This model of this
little American car was the first of the early
Yesteryears in my collection. I only have one
variant in an E type box. The original release
only appeared in this turquoise colour scheme.
However, it did re appear in 1984 as part of the
'Connoisseurs Collection' in a shade of beige.
The main
variations are in the colour of the grille (black
or tan) or in the colour of the plated petrol
tank and fire extinguisher. My example has a
brass fire extinguisher as opposed to the more
common version in a copper colour.
Expect to pay
around £15 for most issues at swapmeets. The
first issue, having a brass petrol tank rather
than the more common copper version, is the most
desirable variant. Expect to pay over £60 for
this issue.
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