Minichamps models on EBay

[Drew Gregg]

Need a Christmas present request?
Here are the models on EBay in different colors from the same seller in Washington state, and another seller in Arizona

MINICHAMPS 1972 BMW (E9) 3.0 CS in Gorgeous Baikal Blue Metallic, New 1/18 | eBay

E9 Competition Coach works. Polished see through Turbine Wheels with BMW center crests, revealing the era correct front & rear silver BMW calipers. Beautiful exterior trim and BMW emblems.

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1971 BMW 3.0 CSi Red Metallic Limited Edition to 504 pieces Worldwide 1/18 Diec | eBay

<ul><li>Brand new 1/18 scale diecast car model of 1971 BMW 3.0 CSi Red Metallic Limited Edition to 504 pieces Worldwide die cast model car by Minichamps.</li><li>Brand new box.</li><li>Real rubber tires.</li><li>True-to-scale detail.</li><li>Has steerable wheels.</li><li>Detailed interior...

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[lip277]

I took the Baikal one... Matches my car.

Gracias

 

[Drew Gregg]

I bought the one and only Turkis model I have ever seen on EBay a few years ago.

 

[lip277]

I bought the one and only Turkis model I have ever seen on EBay a few years ago.

Right - Sometimes you have to get them right when you see them.

And - in my case - I bought an E9 model many years ago. It is Fjord. Bought the model before I got my car even.
Looks nice next to my 2002 model (in Fjord also).
As my 02 was Fjord - that is what I was angling towards till I saw the Baikal one that Tony had....
Here is a pic of the Coupe (pre-restoration), 2002 and Mustang.
I miss that 02....

 

[otter74]

I forgot how nice MInichamps models are. This reminded me that, somewhere, I have a roundie 2002 by Paul’s Model Art that I got in the ‘90s that is of similar quality.

 

[CeylonstonE9]

I got the blue csi AutoArt 18 years ago, orange Alpina CSL by Otto 5 years ago and minichaps ceylon CS 3 years ago.

 

[deQuincey]

I got the blue csi AutoArt 18 years ago, orange Alpina CSL by Otto 5 years ago and minichaps ceylon CS 3 years ago.


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so lovely!

I also have a minichamps….

an excellent model

 

[tdgray]

Just bought a white 2800

they are so cool.

 

[Christoph]

Minichamps models are really nice, like them a lot. As far as I know, for some time they were called "Minichamps by Paul's Model Art", so @otter74 is right drawing a parallel. Very old Minichamps 1:43 come not in black, but silver boxes with a blue "Paul's Model Art" on them.
I only have one Minichamps E9, the Calder, and one E3, the New Horizon, so far.

 

[otter74]

@Christoph Indeed, after writing my earlier post an old friend who knows these things confirmed that Paul's Model Art became Minichamps a long time ago. Where can one get an E3 model? I was browsing online yesterday and only saw E9s. Or is this an out-of-production model that one has to find on the likes of ebay?

 

[Drew Gregg]

I display my Turkis model on the rear shelf at important car shows like the Motorcar Cavalcade event on Sunday. Here's a pic of the model on the trunk.

 

[tdgray]

Got mine the other day from Japan.

 

[CTD]

I bought this nachtblau metallic one to match my car (although mine is not a 2800CS). Had it fitted with the headlight, taillights, working blinkers and interior lights.

 

[DaveBeddows]

Nice job on the lights. Reminds me of the Schuco 356 280 model of the 1974 3.0CSL that had working lights, wipers and turn signals and hazards.

 

[Arde]

Nice job on the lights. Reminds me of the Schuco 356 280 model of the 1974 3.0CSL that had working lights, wipers and turn signals and hazards.

How about adding some rust to make it uberrealistic? You can watch how fast it advances, you can layer bondo for a while, you can make it go over salt at the dinner table and see the effect.

I once wrote a letter to BMW to complain about rust on my 1977 Euro E24. They told me I should buy the new ones with confidence as they have solved that problem. Just like Microsoft support, accurate but useless...

 

[Krzysztof]

How about adding some rust to make it uberrealistic? You can watch how fast it advances, you can layer bondo for a while, you can make it go over salt at the dinner table and see the effect.

I think even CSL model is not as stiff as any of these models.

I'm a little disappointed to see that none of these is having headlight washing system. They are too nice not to have it installed. ;-)

Subjectively, looking on the few pictures above, Otto-made looks to be the best one if asking about details, scale... including German registration plates. Nicely done!

 

[enoz05]

@Christoph Indeed, after writing my earlier post an old friend who knows these things confirmed that Paul's Model Art became Minichamps a long time ago. Where can one get an E3 model? I was browsing online yesterday and only saw E9s. Or is this an out-of-production model that one has to find on the likes of ebay?

1/18 Minichamps 1969 BMW 2500 (E3) Pink Panther New Horizon Car Model

We offer a wide selection of highly detailed diecast car models for collectors, car enthusiasts, and car owners. Pick one up for yourself or a friend today!

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[otter74]

Thanks!