Does anybody know if they make '92 models? I've only seen '82s. Oh, and this is 1/18 size.

 

Hey man, I don't know, but if you hear of a 1982-1990 Trans Am or GTA in the 1/18th scale please let me know!
Thanks
Mike

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(Gran Turismo Americano) "The Ultimate Firebird"
Smokin 1989 GTA- Bone stock except for exhaust. (no catalytic-stainless pipe into Flowmaster 2 chamber) & AC Delco Rapid Fire Plugs

 

Well, one of my main obsessions is 1:18 diecasts. I have nearly 300 of them in my garage, many of them Camaros and Firebirds. The only 1:18 thirdgen diecast done so far is the 1982 Camaro Z/28 by SunStar. This diecast was released in January of this year in red, white, and dark blue. The Indy Pace Car is due anytime. I wouldn't hold my breath for the next thirdgen, as it'll probably be a couple years, and it'll probably be an '85 IROC. That is just my guess, there is no information out there on any new thirdgen releases. That means you are stuck with 1:24 plastic models for now.

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'86 Camaro Sport Coupe and '88 IROC

 

Thanks for the info Blue502!

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(Gran Turismo Americano) "The Ultimate Firebird"
Smokin 1989 GTA- Bone stock except for exhaust. (no catalytic-stainless pipe into Flowmaster 2 chamber) & AC Delco Rapid Fire Plugs

 

I am big into 1:18 models too, specifically the American Muscle line from Ertl. How can I find the '82 Z28 from SunStar?

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Jason E

'89 Camaro RS
-Medium Grey Metallic
-2.8, A4, T-tops, 92k miles
-Hypertech chip, Accel wires/coil/K&Ns
-Alpine 60x4 and Bostons

'97 Z28
-30th Anniversary package (white with orange stripes)
-LT1, M6, t-tops, 44k miles
-Eclipse CD and 10" Aluminum sub in JL Audio Stealth box, Boston RM speakers, Xtant 403a amp

Speed Kills...Wanna live forever? Drive a Ford.
Long Live #3...

 

MTR Enterprises is great for purchasing your diecasts through. I've been dealing with them for years, they are great. I'm pretty certain that they are the largest diecast dealer online, and I know for a fact that they are the best place to pre-order upcoming diecasts as they always fill their orders.

There are other good places too. Visit the diecast muscle board at Diecast News. Many of the dealers hang out here, as do a lot of collectors, and some of the manufacturers (or their representatives). This is is almost exclusively a musclecar/american car board. If you want to know what is what, or whats coming up this is the place.

 

Oh, and I should add, once you enter this world of limited edition diecasts, it can be hard to stop yourself from spending all of your money.

 

I certainly hope so.

I DID see a 1/24 die cast IROC about 6 or 7 years ago, but I've never seen one since.

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The IROC Homepage
<A HREF="http://www.rit.edu/~jli4307/camaro" TARGET=_blank>
View the restoration of an 85 IROC</A>
"I didn't know a bored out Ford could go so slow" -Shenandoah

 

Thanks for the info Blue502! I am aware of how draining the hobby can be, moneywise. That is why until now, I have restricted myself to the American Muscle ones I can get at Toys R Us!!

I have a feeling this website will kill me financially

 

AMEN! I don't have 30 of them, but they are addictive.... I don't have any of the Camaros (yet), but all of the Firebirds currently available.

Been there, done that.... still doing that, in fact.

LOL! Indeed....

There was talk last year of doing a 1:18 diecast 1989 20th Trans Am, but I guess nothing ever came of it. I was contacted by a rep from one of the companies (GMP, I think it was) and questioned about the potential volume for such a collectible, but have heard nothing since.



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Frankie Rider, 2
The GTA Source Page
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'88 GTA Red Hatchback - 5.7L/A4
'88 GTA Black Notchback - 5.7L/A4
'88 GTA Gunmetal Hatchback - 5.0L/A4

 

Thanks a lot for the info.

 

I have in my possesion a 1985 camaro Z28 1:18 die cast scale model from Johnny Lightning. I think it's actually an '84, because (correct me if I'm wrong) it has the air intake lookin thing on the front ground fx

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Ludicrous Speed GO!!!



Everyone come to the Vicksburg Old Car Show (in Michigan) next year, and hold it up for all the Thirdgen owners out there.
e-mail me for directions, dates, etc.

 

I think you mean 1:64??? (Hot Wheel size, not 12 inches long like 1:18). I have never seen or heard of Johnny Lightning making any 1:18 scale diecasts. Big world though, so if I'm wrong, let me know. Please post a pic?

 

I've got all of the Johnny Lightning matchbox-sized cars. They are all cast from the 82 pace car mold, but painted in a myrad of different styles. I've got a couple of the 82 pace cars, a couple 82s painted like the pace car but without the lights and decals, 3 red 87 IROCs, 2 or 3 black 89s, and a yellow 85.

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The IROC Homepage
<A HREF="http://www.rit.edu/~jli4307/camaro" TARGET=_blank>
View the restoration of an 85 IROC</A>
Custom Thirdgen Subwoofer Enclosures
"I didn't know a bored out Ford could go so slow" -Shenandoah

 

...some of my over 600 1:18th models...

...yes, they are indeed addictive...












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jimbo

Mosquito Coast F-Body Association (MCFBA)

1991 Formula SLP350
1999 Trans Am Firehawk

 

Jimbo,, that was impressive. You are gonna make me start a collection.

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86 Camaro Black SS Coupe, T Tops, Flowmaster, Custom Paint, Dunlop Road Kings S/R tires, Wheel Country Directional Chrome Wheels,new charcoal & gray interior including seats and door panels, new carpet and headliner, complete front end suspension rebuild, new Valve seals, and more mods to come
http://www.angelfire.com/sports/niterider/86camaro.html
Morgan_Andre@hotmail.com

 

I already started mine, just on a smaller scale





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