Okay, so one is kind of a lame piece, but I figure I'd show it anyway. It's Maisto's replica of a "restored" Ford Torino Talladega. I've had this car for quite some time, now, maybe 8 or 9 years, and its wear is beginning to show in its presentation. The glue, like in true Maisto fashion, has come loose around some key elements of the diecast. The first problem is the seat; the front bench seatback has come undone, presenting a look of an unfinished interior. The second major downfall, and again, I attribute this to its age, rather than quality itself, is the sagging or broken suspension. This allows the vehicle to have a prominent lean, representative or broken or worn leaf springs in an actual vehicle. The least minor defect that comes with age is paint finish. While Maisto never really had AMAZING paintjobs, they weren't horrible, either. As this example of their 1:18 Ford Torino Talladega is 8 or 9 years old, the paint is beginning to show its age. There are scratches and pits not visible from afar, but apparent on close inspection. While it doesn't bug me that much, it does add to the feel of an 'aged diecast'. I'd like to think of this as a replica of a twenty foot car, in restoration speak. The model looks great from afar, but upon closer looking, it appears to have some faults. In truly restored fashion, a Presidential Blue '69 Torino Talledega (199 made) would bring about $90,000 give or take in excellent condition according to NADA. A car in this condition would likely fetch $35,500 to $42,900 depending on options and mileage.
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