WTB - 1:18 AUTOART 350Z Le Mans Sunset and Nismo 380RS

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jrob225
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WTB - 1:18 AUTOART 350Z Le Mans Sunset and Nismo 380RS

Post by jrob225 » Tue Oct 06, 2020 11:41 pm

I am looking to get some more die cast 350Zs for my collection. I know there are enthusiasts on here who will be interested in the die casts as well as the real cars like me. I am looking for 1:18 autoart models of both the stock 350Z in the Le Mans sunset orange and also the Nismo 380rs (any colour). I’d be happy even if they’re out of the box etc just trying to get these 2.

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Grunzter
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Post by Grunzter » Wed Oct 07, 2020 4:57 pm

They will be out there for sale, try ebay...
I have both of the ones you are looking for but they are part of my collection of 260+ die cast zed models...
I stopped collecting when all the new ones went to resin models, as the price was difficult to sustain.
Most of mine are 1:43.
1981 280ZX #33 IMSA GTU Race Car
2012 Fairlady Z34 ST (For the son/wife...)
2007 Fairlady Z33 NISMO
(Sold) 1984 300ZX Z31 2+2 Turbo
(Sold) 1980 Datsun 280ZX 2+2

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Post by jrob225 » Wed Oct 07, 2020 5:38 pm

Yeah I managed to secure the 380RS in pearl white on EBay since my post but the cost on the Le Mans is upwards of $300nz before shipping on eBay now - they’re quite uncommon.

Would you be willing to sell your Le Mans sunset one? If so, how much? Sounds like you have an EPIC collection! I just collect 1:18s of the 350Z since that’s both my favourite car and the one I own in real life.

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bernjean
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Post by bernjean » Thu Oct 08, 2020 7:49 am

It would be really interesting to see what models different people have in the club. I have a whole bunch of either RC or line control toys from the 70,s all s30 or S130. have a few early Burago. I had them on display at work but now that I finished work they are just boxed up with nowhere to go.
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Post by jrob225 » Thu Oct 08, 2020 8:29 am

Yeah definitely! That might make for an interesting meet - “Bring your car and bring a couple of models too” haha.

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stevenewenham
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Post by stevenewenham » Thu Oct 08, 2020 11:14 am

Interesting what you pick up through participating on the forum.
Being an S30 guy, I had never heard of the 380RS before !

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Post by jrob225 » Thu Oct 08, 2020 11:51 am

Yeah the 380rs was a special run of the 350Z with the 3.8L hand built engine from the Nismo racing crew. It had forged internals as well as a whole lot of other features to make it a bit of a track monster. Only 300 were made sadly.

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Post by bernjean » Sat Oct 10, 2020 7:56 pm

We have a member who as a friend in Japan who owns one. He has bought it to NZ to do Targa,
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Post by jrob225 » Sat Oct 10, 2020 10:39 pm

I’d love to see that thing run! More specifically, I’d love to have a drive! Always been a die hard Z33 fan and the 380rs is the creme de la creme in my opinion.

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Post by bernjean » Sun Oct 11, 2020 10:40 pm

Are you a club member, a little birdy tells me that we may have a garage tour in the future and visit the garage where I believe this is stored.
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Post by jrob225 » Mon Oct 12, 2020 2:24 pm

Yes I think I am - that would be amazing!

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Grunzter
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Post by Grunzter » Sun Oct 25, 2020 11:42 am

@jrob225 there is a 1/18 sunset orange 350Z in a display cabinet at Stoker models in Auckland.
They want $100 for it.
Not sure if its autoart, as its not in the box, and i did'nt ask.
Looks in very good condition if its 2nd hand... give them a call.
1981 280ZX #33 IMSA GTU Race Car
2012 Fairlady Z34 ST (For the son/wife...)
2007 Fairlady Z33 NISMO
(Sold) 1984 300ZX Z31 2+2 Turbo
(Sold) 1980 Datsun 280ZX 2+2

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Post by jrob225 » Sun Oct 25, 2020 12:57 pm

Thanks very much, I had seen that one but it has a broken window wiper on the back and I’d really like one in good condition. Thanks very much though, I appreciate the thought!

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