FS: Rare handmade 356 Clay Model

[gruen911]

Pic's and info over on the pelican Board under the below link:
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsc...lay-model.html

[boxster03]

You might want to approach "Milou" with your list as he seems to be an avid collector

[Milou]

Thanks Guys, I'm trying to focus on dealers' material from the Sixties, ie everything that was produced by the factory for the dealers (signs brochure, accessories, gifts, flags, bulletins, special sale binders, rare options, luggage).

If the scope gets any wider.... the garage will explode, and my wife has already told me the house is off limits.....

[67Porsche911S]

I see this 'handmade' stuff so often here in Germany. All sorts of cars available. I think it is cast plastic stuff 'hand painted in China'. Low quality and off limits for any serious collectors cabinet.

[gruen911]

I see this 'handmade' stuff so often here in Germany. All sorts of cars available. I think it is cast plastic stuff 'hand painted in China'. Low quality and off limits for any serious collectors cabinet.

Michael,with all due respect, this model is heavy and looks to be made out of clay - not plastic or plastic mould. The shape in some areas looks to be formed from hand as the lines are uneven and almost lumpy like they have made moulded by hand -unlike what you would find on a mass produced model. I have also seen lots of plastic models of classic cars for sale in Germany. This was the only car they had displayed in the store window. It has a production number on the back #0364 and a hand carved signature mentioning that car is made in France.

[67Porsche911S]

Next time I come around the bric a brac shop in town I will take a picture of them and look what they cost here. I remember this 356, a 911 and a VW Bulli. I didn't hold them in my hands so they possibly made of clay or similar.

When I think that I can get for that price the beautiful crafted 911 CMC 1:18 model this thing is only good for a laugh.

But, please, only my personal point of view, of course.

[mjk911]

I have an extensive Porsche toy collection, some of them quite rare - this, however, is definitely not rare. I bought one (at a cigar shop!) simply because I think it's quite funny. They also come in a several other "car-icatures", Ferraris etc.
By the way, mine (no. 01849), says "DESIGNED in France, which I think indicates perhaps offshore manufacturing.

I don't care - it makes me smile every time I see it.