Thursday, October 17, 2013

Toyota Carina Road Runner II

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I bought this car a few months ago and I wouldn't have purchased it, had it not been on sale (which would have been a huge mistake!) To be fair, the model car itself looks fantastic. I mean, what's not to like? The details, as usual, are impeccable. The paint job is excellent. The only thing I did not like was the color (but that itself is a personal choice). This was the last rear-wheel Toyota Carina.

This is the third generation "special" version that Toyota released in 1982. It was released to commemorate the three class victory in the 1982 Paris-Alger-Dakar rally, which surprised the French and thus gave the car the monicker, "flying Carina". This model car would look really good in a Hino car transporter which will be released on the first quarter of next year.

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3 comments:

  1. Hi TLV guy!
    I don't know why it took so long for me to find your blog, but I'm happy I did! Keep up the good work. I'll be back often!

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  2. Thank you for visiting my blog. I will try to update it as often as I can. Have a good week ahead! :)

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  3. BTW, I help moderate a Tomica forum... we'd sure like to have you join us. Stop by and visit if you have time...at the Tomica Fan Club (I would have emailed you directly, but I can't find a contact link anywhere).

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