AutoArt Question

bushwoodcountryclub

Anyone have a list or a site which shows all the AutoArt cars that were released?

Thanks!

David

cris_19010689

would this be just the bond auto arts, or ALL the autoart models they have made?
i have all 9 of the autoart bond models released and can provide details if you wish, but basically there are 4 versions of the DB5, the toyota 2000gt, bmw z8, and 3 versions of the lotus esprit; underwater with fins, road going white one, and the bronze one from FYEO

Higgins

..... not to forget the white Turbo Esprit, which has never been an official Auto Art Bond car

cris_19010689

Bondtoys wrote:

..... not to forget the white Turbo Esprit, which has never been an official Auto Art Bond car

thanks markus - that's why i didn't mention that one

bushwoodcountryclub

cris_19010689 wrote:

would this be just the bond auto arts, or ALL the autoart models they have made?
i have all 9 of the autoart bond models released and can provide details if you wish, but basically there are 4 versions of the DB5, the toyota 2000gt, bmw z8, and 3 versions of the lotus esprit; underwater with fins, road going white one, and the bronze one from FYEO

THANK YOU! That would be awesome if you could provide me with the details. I picked up one a few weeks back after I finished my sideshow collection and now I have the bug to complete that set.

I know....I know....bad idea!

Thanks for the input!

David

Higgins

...well both Turbos are the best models in that collection imho. We have been waiting for decent Esprits so long time and I really could not wait to get them into my collection then.

Good times! -{

Rainier Wolfcastle

While the Turbo Esprits are truly superb, I do not rate the FYEO car to be the best in the collection - because it does not have the proper (OPW 678W) number plates like the other Autoart Bond cars. But I too feel that an Autoart Bond collection without the white Turbo is not complete. This is exactly the car as seen in the film, with a dark brown interior and 4-lug Compomotive wheels.

And there are five versions of the DB5 - three of the 70020 non-gadget car (without mirrors and GoldenEye plate BMT 214A, with mirrors and 214A, and later with correct 216A) and two of the 70021 with gadgets (without and later with roof panel). The 70020 with the 216A plate also includes the radar screen which I think the earlier versions do not have.

cris_19010689

And there are five versions of the DB5 - three of the 70020 non-gadget car (without mirrors and GoldenEye plate BMT 214A, with mirrors and 214A, and later with correct 216A) and two of the 70021 with gadgets (without and later with roof panel). The 70020 with the 216A plate also includes the radar screen which I think the earlier versions do not have.

lol ok, i stand corrected and seemingly don't have all the db5 models... ... this annoys me

as I understood it, (and these are the ones i have)...the DB5's were as follows:
1) Registration BMT214A and no modifications or wing mirrors
2) Registration BMT216A and wing mirrors but no other "gadgets"
3) Registration BMT216A with mirrors and all "gadgets" but no roof panel
4) Registration BMT216A with mirrors, gadgets and roof panel (the most desirable model in the series)

anyway, if you are looking for photo reference for the models - here are mine http://www.flickr.com/photos/46212991@N07/4947808509/in/photostream/

let me know if you need code numbers/ barcode references etc

MANDY1

Yeah don't fully remember the story, but when AutoArt released DB5
with wing mirrors for the first time, the license plate number was still "wrong" LOL

bushwoodcountryclub

Holy crap...I have a ton of work ahead of me.

cris_19010689

bushwoodcountryclub wrote:

Holy crap...I have a ton of work ahead of me.

) i was in the same boat when i first got into the models. you might want to check this out... its quite a good buy if you have the funds, and will set you in good stead for nearly an entire set all in one go...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AUTO-ART-JAMES-BOND-CARS-ASTON-MARTIN-LOTUS-TOTOYA-BMW-/250774141567?pt=UK_ToysGames_DiecastVehicles_DiecastVehicles_JN&hash=item3a634dba7f

Rainier Wolfcastle

bushwoodcountryclub wrote:

Holy crap...I have a ton of work ahead of me.

You may want to get the final DB5 version, the gadget car with the roof panel, first. This is rare and commanding high prices but once you have it you may find out that you don't need any other version, thus saving a lot of money.

cris_19010689 wrote:

(and these are the ones i have)...the DB5's were as follows:
1) Registration BMT214A and no modifications or wing mirrors
2) Registration BMT216A and wing mirrors but no other "gadgets"
3) Registration BMT216A with mirrors and all "gadgets" but no roof panel
4) Registration BMT216A with mirrors, gadgets and roof panel (the most desirable model in the series)

As you have the 70020 with BMT 216A already - which is the most difficult to find -, the 214A with wing mirrors can be found regularly on Ebay. Can you look inside your two 70020's and tell me if your cars do have the radar scanner? I was quite surprised to find one as I thought the car was just the usual street version with different number plates.

bushwoodcountryclub

cris_19010689 wrote:

bushwoodcountryclub wrote:

Holy crap...I have a ton of work ahead of me.

) i was in the same boat when i first got into the models. you might want to check this out... its quite a good buy if you have the funds, and will set you in good stead for nearly an entire set all in one go...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AUTO-ART-JAMES-BOND-CARS-ASTON-MARTIN-LOTUS-TOTOYA-BMW-/250774141567?pt=UK_ToysGames_DiecastVehicles_DiecastVehicles_JN&hash=item3a634dba7f

UK only sales....or I would have seriously thought about that one! Thanks for the link though!

bushwoodcountryclub

Good news is that I picked up the white Lotus for under $80 with shipping.

bushwoodcountryclub

What about these Kyosho versions? I have had various ERTL and Auto Art cars from other than Bond...but of course I stumbled upon the Kyosho models and the dealership exclusive cars....

Are they worth the prices that are out there right now?

Thanks again for everyone's time and effort! MUCH APPRECIATED!

cris_19010689

ok, i didn't realize you weren't in the UK.

depends which kyosho models you are after. i have long thought about getting the small-scale (1.87/ 1.43 etc) dealer only versions of the bmw's, but in my opinion, i think they are overpriced for what they are. i have no doubt they will be good quality, just a bit expensive.
I do however have the two 1.12 scale kyosho models - the Aston Vanquish and the BMW Z8. my versions are the ones done in collaboration with danbury/ franklin mint (so you get the certificate and a proper display case for them). at £300+ they are a bit steep, but they are properly made and incredibly solid models. the z8 has a working soft top and a detachable hard top too. i would advise that these are the ones to go for, if you are prepared to take the plunge. of course, if you do choose to get the danbury/ franklin versions then you will need to get the other 3 bond models released by danbury in order to complete that set...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/46212991@N07/4245170428/
^^ my 1.12 kyosho's. the previous pic is of 2 of the other danbury bond cars

bushwoodcountryclub

cris_19010689 wrote:

ok, i didn't realize you weren't in the UK.

depends which kyosho models you are after. i have long thought about getting the small-scale (1.87/ 1.43 etc) dealer only versions of the bmw's, but in my opinion, i think they are overpriced for what they are. i have no doubt they will be good quality, just a bit expensive.
I do however have the two 1.12 scale kyosho models - the Aston Vanquish and the BMW Z8. my versions are the ones done in collaboration with danbury/ franklin mint (so you get the certificate and a proper display case for them). at £300+ they are a bit steep, but they are properly made and incredibly solid models. the z8 has a working soft top and a detachable hard top too. i would advise that these are the ones to go for, if you are prepared to take the plunge. of course, if you do choose to get the danbury/ franklin versions then you will need to get the other 3 bond models released by danbury in order to complete that set...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/46212991@N07/4245170428/
^^ my 1.12 kyosho's. the previous pic is of 2 of the other danbury bond cars

Thanks for the info!

MANDY1

...To make "complete" Danbury / Franklin Mint JB collection you'll need also pewter silver plated "statue" of DB5.

That's the first "model" which they made, before silver birch and gold-plated gadget versions

Here:

http://www.jamesbondtoys.co.uk/collection/cars/danbury/danburymint.htm

cris_19010689

Rainier Wolfcastle wrote:

As you have the 70020 with BMT 216A already - which is the most difficult to find -, the 214A with wing mirrors can be found regularly on Ebay. Can you look inside your two 70020's and tell me if your cars do have the radar scanner? I was quite surprised to find one as I thought the car was just the usual street version with different number plates.

Sorry RW, I only just noticed your request on this. I have had the ladders out and had a look within the DB5's:

BMT214A without gadgets or wing mirrors doesn't have the radar panel, the other three models I have do have the radar panel in the cabin

cris_19010689

Teppo wrote:

...To make "complete" Danbury / Franklin Mint JB collection you'll need also pewter silver plated "statue" of DB5.

That's the first "model" which they made, before silver birch and gold-plated gadget versions

Here:

http://www.jamesbondtoys.co.uk/collection/cars/danbury/danburymint.htm

Indeed Teppo, there was one on the wonderful EBay a couple of weeks back. It didn't have a box or any paperwork but I still tried to get it. In the end it went for nearly £200, which was double my allocated spend

Rainier Wolfcastle

cris_19010689 wrote:

BMT214A without gadgets or wing mirrors doesn't have the radar panel, the other three models I have do have the radar panel in the cabin

Thank you cris for the answer ... so the only question remaining: Does the 214A with mirrors have the radar screen? - I don't think so. Hope you get this version soon!

cris_19010689 wrote:

Indeed Teppo, there was one on the wonderful EBay a couple of weeks back. It didn't have a box or any paperwork but I still tried to get it. In the end it went for nearly £200, which was double my allocated spend

This morning one of the Danbury Mint Corgi copies ended for $76.50.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290539779056
They usually go for $150, I have not seen the one for £200. I once bid on one from the U.S. where I asked the seller if he would ship internationally. He said yes but when nobody else bid for the thing and I got it for the minimum of $50, he informed Ebay to cancel my winning bid as he would not send outside the States. X-(

cris_19010689

i will let you know when i have obtained that version of the db5, but as it isn't at the top of my "to do" list, it may be a while

oh what a bummer about that chrome db5, i would have bid if i had known it was on. still, theres always next time i guess

i didnt think you could do that on ebay????? i hope you left appropriate feedback?!

bushwoodcountryclub

Rainier Wolfcastle wrote:

cris_19010689 wrote:

BMT214A without gadgets or wing mirrors doesn't have the radar panel, the other three models I have do have the radar panel in the cabin

Thank you cris for the answer ... so the only question remaining: Does the 214A with mirrors have the radar screen? - I don't think so. Hope you get this version soon!

cris_19010689 wrote:

Indeed Teppo, there was one on the wonderful EBay a couple of weeks back. It didn't have a box or any paperwork but I still tried to get it. In the end it went for nearly £200, which was double my allocated spend

This morning one of the Danbury Mint Corgi copies ended for $76.50.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290539779056
They usually go for $150, I have not seen the one for £200. I once bid on one from the U.S. where I asked the seller if he would ship internationally. He said yes but when nobody else bid for the thing and I got it for the minimum of $50, he informed Ebay to cancel my winning bid as he would not send outside the States. X-(

That's pretty crappy. I have been selling and buying on eBay for over 12 years. If I tell someone or list something and it was wrong and I made a goof....I honor it. It has cost me in the past, but if you don't have your word then what do you have?

I would have stuck it to him in feedback and let eBay know too. Plus....if he tries to do a final value credit fee....deny it. He will then still have to pay the selling and listing fees.

Lex Templar

The white Autoart Turbo Esprit indeed has the tobacco interior however OPW654W had compomotive wheels with black centres with polished face, not gold like the autoart model. The wheels on the Essex version should in fact be on the white turbo model.

texas007

Here is my AutoArt FYEO Lotus Esprit Turbo - modified by SD Studios - in fact this is from SD personal collection

I love it!

Rainier Wolfcastle wrote:

While the Turbo Esprits are truly superb, I do not rate the FYEO car to be the best in the collection - because it does not have the proper (OPW 678W) number plates like the other Autoart Bond cars. But I too feel that an Autoart Bond collection without the white Turbo is not complete. This is exactly the car as seen in the film, with a dark brown interior and 4-lug Compomotive wheels.

Lex Templar

The Autoart Esprits are simply superb, love the plates on this one.

Higgins

texas007 wrote:

I love it!

I can't express how much I like this model! It brings back all the exitement when I had this model in hands for the first time! IMO without a doubt, the best AutoArt Model, that they have ever done!

texas007

Here is another shot for you Markus

Higgins

Thanks, Kan. Still drooling....

When it came out, I bought 8-10 of them and they are still in one of my bondrooms. I can't get enough of them

texas007

You sound just like me )

Bondtoys wrote:

Thanks, Kan. Still drooling....

When it came out, I bought 8-10 of them and they are still in one of my bondrooms. I can't get enough of them

Higgins

You may not know, but I AM you! )