AutoArt 1 18 Racing Vipers

[Fatboy 18]

Been adding to my collection today and purchased the No1 Zackspeed Viper.

However I was searching ebay and found this one for sale
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AUTOART-DODGE-VIPER-1-18/391888048355?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.S EED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131017132637%26meid%3D1daca e0307fa42af89db41f18ac75470%26pid%3D100033%26rk%3D 3%26rkt%3D8%26sd%3D201257292786&_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042

Its out of the box and the rear wheel seems to be missing but still a bargain at just $30.00

It would cost too much for me to get this back to the UK, but thought you guys in the USA might like to jump on this :)

[Fatboy 18]

Pic of my collection so far.....42311

[str5010]

It was fun tracking them all down over the years. Still great models all this time later.

[Fatboy 18]

I'm still looking for the missing ones :)

[str5010]

My sickness has resulted in a few extras as well for reasons I can't explain.

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[Fatboy 18]

Well don't they look just GREAT :t1236::dude3:

[TA Two Oh]

Fatboy

Nice collection of models, and they're in a really nice case. At the risk of upsetting you, I'm sorry to tell you that a burglar recently broke into your garage and vandalized it; he left a Corvette sign on your wall.

[Bill Pemberton]

I used to have them all, but gave a few to customers ---now I want them back, ha,ha! Now you have me thinking it is time for me to go on the hunt for the missing Snakes , too!

[Fatboy 18]

Fatboy

Nice collection of models, and they're in a really nice case. At the risk of upsetting you, I'm sorry to tell you that a burglar recently broke into your garage and vandalized it; he left a Corvette sign on your wall.

Hahahahahahah.
A LITTLE STORY BV (Before Viper).
I had my heart set on a C3 Corvette some 20 odd years ago, I kept saving and going to American Car shows and each time I came away from a show thinking to myself I needed to save a bit more money. I then made the mistake of buying the Corvette black book (where you match engines and check specifications against chassis plates). The disease got worse :(
One day at a car show my wife said in a throwaway comment, "What about a Cobra" :D

So I went out and Bought one :D ...........So what do you get after a Cobra?........Easy, A Viper! Hello :dude3:

I never looked back :D

[PatrickB]

I collect the Autoart Vipers as well - some of the most detailed diecast I've ever seen. I don't have the complete set but have quite a few. I need to check my list and see where I'm at; quit searching a year or so ago.

If by chance someone here has these and is looking to sell, PM me. :D

[RedTanRT/10]

Fatboy, my wife found a model builder who does custom work on these and other brands.

She gave me this one for my birthday that;s a copy of mine. I've bought 2 more and have had the custom work done for buddies that helped me with my Comp Coupe.


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[Black Pearl]

Fatboy, my wife found a model builder who does custom work on these and other brands.

She gave me this one for my birthday that;s a copy of mine. I've bought 2 more and have had the custom work done for buddies that helped me with my Comp Coupe.


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That is a beautiful detailed model. Do you have the contact information for the modeler?

[RedTanRT/10]

Black Pearl, my model comes solid red with a black wing. He does great paint and actually creates the decals

His name is Butch, he is a senior, that I have never met. Out here in SoCal

+1 (661) 400-8834

[Fatboy 18]

That model is Awesome, what a great present. :dude3:

[RacerJRP]

Great collections! I had a number of these AutoArt cars back in the day while in HS and College...well before my Viper ownership. Sold them all to help fund my move cross country with the wife after college. Would love to pick up a few again to outfit the new home office! I've looked on and off over the years.

Still have a couple of the little 1/64 Johnny lightning Vipers around.

[James]

Great thread, my passion fits right in here :-) I have all but one AUTOart GTS-R (also all the other AUTOart Vipers in 1/18); still on the hunt for the last one.

Even though quite limited and now somewhat expensive, the three Spark versions of the Gen V GT3-R are also very nice!

[Fatboy 18]

Im looking for the "Blue" Oreca, Le mans GTS-R Autoart No 80222 Im not worried about Boxes.

They come up every now and again on eBay but I refuse to pay the price many of the sellers advertise this model for!

[James]

I am actually redoing my display cabinet, this is the first frame - more to come in a few weeks :-)

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[Fatboy 18]

Very Nice, Im after the Blue 52 car, hard to find now at a sensible price.

I have a spare 91 Car but its not in A1 Condition.

[13COBRA]

Fatboy, my wife found a model builder who does custom work on these and other brands.

She gave me this one for my birthday that;s a copy of mine. I've bought 2 more and have had the custom work done for buddies that helped me with my Comp Coupe.


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I want one of those (of my car) for my desk. Does he have an email?

[James]

Very Nice, Im after the Blue 52 car, hard to find now at a sensible price.

Had I only known before :-( I had that one double: without box and I sold it about three or four months ago for a bargain... :-( I'll keep an eye open for you.

[RedTanRT/10]

James, Fabulous collection!!!!!

Nick, I just found his email, I'll send you a pm

[Viper_199]

My sickness has resulted in a few extras as well for reasons I can't explain.

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wow

[Fatboy 18]

Had I only known before :-( I had that one double: without box and I sold it about three or four months ago for a bargain... :-( I'll keep an eye open for you.

I now have the Blue 52 so thanks anyways.

[Fatboy 18]

Ok I have a question that perhaps someone with Type font skills will know.

Can anyone tell me the type font used for the race car numbers on the Autoart 1998 Red, white and Blue vipers?
Does anyone know anyone who makes waterslide transfers for 1/18 race cars, I purchased an additional No 51 1998 Autoart Le mans GTS-R and want the Number 50 printed. Drivers Name change would also be good.

[13COBRA]

Ok I have a question that perhaps someone with Type font skills will know.

Can anyone tell me the type font used for the race car numbers on the Autoart 1998 Red, white and Blue vipers?
Does anyone know anyone who makes waterslide transfers for 1/18 race cars, I purchased an additional No 51 1998 Autoart Le mans GTS-R and want the Number 50 printed. Drivers Name change would also be good.

I don't know for sure, but I would guess you could take it to a vinyl shop and they could get it figured out quite quickly.

[RacerJRP]

I'm still in need of a handful of these if anybody would like to sell! Need the 97' championship cars #51 and #52 as well as the Blue #52 and black #56. Have snagged most for very fair prices over the last year - not much reasonable out there at the moment. Still rebuilding the collection I had as a kid for the home office.

[13COBRA]

I'm still in need of a handful of these if anybody would like to sell! Need the 97' championship cars #51 and #52 as well as the Blue #52 and black #56. Have snagged most for very fair prices over the last year - not much reasonable out there at the moment. Still rebuilding the collection I had as a kid for the home office.

What's considered reasonable? A lot of those are on eBay right now.

[RacerJRP]

What's considered reasonable? A lot of those are on eBay right now.

I've paid ~ $100 for most of mine. To me $100-$125 is reasonable for a clean car. I passed on numerous cars last year at this price point, or less, as I wasn't in a rush and all of the sudden, past few months, there seems to be a bit of a dry spell. I under-bid a mint #56 yesterday, sold for $112.

The cars on there north of $150 have been there for months.

[13COBRA]

I've paid ~ $100 for most of mine. To me $100-$125 is reasonable for a clean car. I passed on numerous cars last year at this price point, or less, as I wasn't in a rush and all of the sudden, past few months, there seems to be a bit of a dry spell. I under-bid a mint #56 yesterday, sold for $112.

The cars on there north of $150 have been there for months.

I'm not an expert on them by any means. I assumed $150-175 was a great price for one. haha

[str5010]

I purchased most of them for less than $100 with patience. The condition of the box also impacts the prices.

There are a number of places that make decals on the various modeling pages on Facebook. Decalcas is one that comes to mind and Slotfabrik is another. I've recorded a lot of info on the original GTS-R program but I can't say number font was something I ever thought to research haha.

[Fatboy 18]

I have snapped some up for as low as $45.00 (no boxes) Wing mirror and rear wing have normally broken off.

[PittsburghRT]

Viper Parts USA aka SnakeOyl has a lot of the vintage AutoArt 1/18 scale Viper racecars. I think they are priced very fair and great to deal with.

The only 2 cars I need are the Burago based/ converted 1/18 scale RT/10 racecars. All of the ones I found in the past were not mint, so I passed. If anyone has any leads or for sale please contact me.

[James]

Good luck on the RT/10 race cars. I have both, one of them in not mint condition either. However, those being Bburagos to begin with, and altered afterwards, I doubt they ever were "mint" to begin with...

[GT Venum]

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I am looking to sell my collection.

PM me if interested.

[Bill Pemberton]

You should do well, as I was offered $200 each for mine about 6 months ago ---- appears all Vipers are going up in price, haha!

[JPL]

Quick pic of some of mine, also have Matchbox complete series sets, the big 1:12 Anson RT/10, and the phone, lol!

[Fatboy 18]

Prices for these models seem to have gone through the roof the last couple of years! I'm putting it down to the price of replacement Headlights! :smilielol:
Here's my current collection
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The display cases are made by Carney Plastics USA.

The 51 and 91 on the Right hand display cabinet are made by Top Marques.

I keep the boxes but don't really understand the collector mentality of not taking them out of the box. Each to their own.