This one I purchase in January 2008 knowing it to be a repaint and purchasing it specifically for the purpose of writing an article about it. It cost me $14. I did ask the seller for a photo of the base prior to bidding on this model, so I was well aware of what I was buying.
It appealed to me because the roof was still in the original colour.
Here is the wording from the auction.
Matchbox Number 27 C . Cadillac Sedan .
Unusual goldish body with play ware & paint loss .
White roof with paint loss .
Clear windows . ( Rear one cracked ) .
4 Silver Plastic wheels .
Red base . No tow hook .
Displays well .
The seller does not state it is a repaint, just an unusual colour. I find it interesting that the seller is knowledgeable enough to know the colour is unusual, but not that it's a repaint! As for the "no tow hook", he's right. It has been ground off! |