Lotus Esprit Model. where was it?
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LotusACBC said:
I remember someone posting about the 1:18th scale die cast model of the V8. I cant find the link, I would like to get one. Can anyone provide the direction to where it is?
Thanks
AutoArt still show it as a coming soon model.
Like I said before, I was pretty sceptical that anyone was actually selling it in June/July. I have been told to expect it in the fall, tho no actual date has been published by AutoArt (the manufacturer.)
Mike
madmike said:
I remember someone posting about the 1:18th scale die cast model of the V8. I cant find the link, I would like to get one. Can anyone provide the direction to where it is?
Thanks
AutoArt still show it as a coming soon model.
Like I said before, I was pretty sceptical that anyone was actually selling it in June/July. I have been told to expect it in the fall, tho no actual date has been published by AutoArt (the manufacturer.)
Mike
I hope they come out with it. I dont know what the hell took them so long in the first place.
adrianmugridge said:
No, I don't. I justed spotted the ad in the club mag and when I read this thread I remembered it. I doubt it will cost that much to ship to the US. Do you have to pay any import duty ? I've ordered a couple of things from the US and had to pay 17.5% vat when I received it.
Adrian
Not that I know of. I have bought quite a few things from overseas and never had to pay something like that.
Inspector Mike, on the case again.
The above advert does not show a 1:18 Esprit V8. That is the EXACT picture of the AutoArt 1:43 model of the Esprit V8 which is available everywhere.
Here is the picture from the AutoArt site so you can see yourselves it is the same pic as above:
As AutoArt have not released their 1:18 V8 model yet, and noone else on the planet has one, I continue to doubt the existence of this model Little Lotus says they are selling until someone says they've actually bought one and taken receipt.
Mike
Edited to add: You can track the release date yourself at the official site: www.autoartmodels.com
Better yet, the actual Esprit V8 page. Even AutoArt doesn't have a 1:18 photo yet...they are still re-using the 1:43 pic. www.autoartmodels.com/pages/oldpage/millennium_e.htm
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>> Edited by madmike on Wednesday 23 July 18:46
The above advert does not show a 1:18 Esprit V8. That is the EXACT picture of the AutoArt 1:43 model of the Esprit V8 which is available everywhere.
Here is the picture from the AutoArt site so you can see yourselves it is the same pic as above:
As AutoArt have not released their 1:18 V8 model yet, and noone else on the planet has one, I continue to doubt the existence of this model Little Lotus says they are selling until someone says they've actually bought one and taken receipt.
Mike
Edited to add: You can track the release date yourself at the official site: www.autoartmodels.com
Better yet, the actual Esprit V8 page. Even AutoArt doesn't have a 1:18 photo yet...they are still re-using the 1:43 pic. www.autoartmodels.com/pages/oldpage/millennium_e.htm
>> Edited by madmike on Wednesday 23 July 18:37
>> Edited by madmike on Wednesday 23 July 18:46
madmike said:
Inspector Mike, on the case again.
The above advert does not show a 1:18 Esprit V8. That is the EXACT picture of the AutoArt 1:43 model of the Esprit V8 which is available everywhere.
Here is the picture from the AutoArt site so you can see yourselves it is the same pic as above:
As AutoArt have not released their 1:18 V8 model yet, and noone else on the planet has one, I continue to doubt the existence of this model Little Lotus says they are selling until someone says they've actually bought one and taken receipt.
Mike
Edited to add: You can track the release date yourself at the official site: www.autoartmodels.com
Better yet, the actual Esprit V8 page. Even AutoArt doesn't have a 1:18 photo yet...they are still re-using the 1:43 pic. www.autoartmodels.com/pages/oldpage/millennium_e.htm
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>> Edited by madmike on Wednesday 23 July 18:46
Very intersting. Good thing I didnt place an order yet. Plus you figure its gonna be like 60GBP, which is something like $92USD!!
I can't imagine it'll that expensive.
You also will be able to order it direct here in the states from one of the MANY model dealers who stock AutoArt models.
www.exoticar.com/pages/search_products_2.cfm offers the older Esprit from AutoArt in 1:18 scale for 55 dollars US.
I imagine the new V8 will be around the same price.
You also will be able to order it direct here in the states from one of the MANY model dealers who stock AutoArt models.
www.exoticar.com/pages/search_products_2.cfm offers the older Esprit from AutoArt in 1:18 scale for 55 dollars US.
I imagine the new V8 will be around the same price.
madmike said:
I can't imagine it'll that expensive.
You also will be able to order it direct here in the states from one of the MANY model dealers who stock AutoArt models.
www.exoticar.com/pages/search_products_2.cfm offers the older Esprit from AutoArt in 1:18 scale for 55 dollars US.
I imagine the new V8 will be around the same price.
It should be.
Since we were on the subject, they're on sale, and I wanted to anyways, I just bought the Esprit 79 in both Yellow and Green. Can't wait to get them, and set them on my desk here at work next to my Saleen S7 1:18 model. 
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>> Edited by madmike on Wednesday 23 July 19:11
>> Edited by madmike on Wednesday 23 July 19:10
>> Edited by madmike on Wednesday 23 July 19:11
madmike said:
Since we were on the subject, they're on sale, and I wanted to anyways, I just bought the Esprit 79 in both Yellow and Green. Can't wait to get them, and set them on my desk here at work next to my Saleen S7 1:18 model.
>> Edited by madmike on Wednesday 23 July 19:10
>> Edited by madmike on Wednesday 23 July 19:11
NICE! I might pick one up!
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