Posted 4 years ago
Toyrebel
(215 items)
Picked up a lot of vehicles in a group deal. I don't usually collect these specifically but I love old toys in general and I thought it was a great deal I couldn't pass up. I figured I would break it down into groups to post.
This is the "rubber" group of mainly Auburn vehicles.
1st pic: Motorcycle and Police car.
2nd pic: Bug Eyed Sprite(?), not sure if it's based on a actual car, but the giant air horns on the hood would be a great selling point and a '57-'58 Imperial(?)
3rd pic: '57-'58 Ranchero(?) and a hard rubber car, possibly made by Sun Rubber, I have a similar car made by them.
I am in no way positively sure about what cars these are based on. They're somewhat fanciful and maybe just loosely based on a actual vehicle. This is just my interpretation and I would welcome and appreciate your take on what they might be.
I'll have to sort the others into some kind of group.
Thanks,
Bill
Looks a tad long for a bugeye. Did you know B. Norwood who built some up as racers ?
I remember hearing about him, didn't know him personally. Was his shop on the Southern Blvd?
Eastern end, just off the interstate.
That's what I thought. I knew some people that had work done by him. Did you know Steve Johnson that had a bad '69 Z-28. I used run with the hot rodders in the early '70s. I had '67 Mustang with a 390. Wish I still had it!
Really straining my memory, but don't think so. I helped build up a few race cars, but never was very interested in racing. I built up a Z-28 for Dr. Stronac and Bob did the eng.. I worked pit in a number of races.
Recognized these are Auburn right away. I don't collect them usually myself but I have a lot of them because they look neat and don't break the bank.
I agree Ftapache, they're very affordable and cool looking.
That convertible is cool :)