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Re: Sunbeam Tiger scale model sought

To: Dick Barker <dickbarker@earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: Sunbeam Tiger scale model sought
From: Larry Paulick <larry.p@erols.com>
Date: Fri, 12 Jan 2001 19:52:34 -0500
Dick and Group. I am talking to Wally as we speak.  

He said that the source is no longer available, and Wally done not have
any for built, for sale anymore.  Wally does have kits for $65 plus shipping.

Man who made them had failing eyesight and no longer can make them.  

Too Bad.

>From Wally through Larry

Dick Barker wrote:
> 
> Andy, Steve, et al,
> 
> Additional Tiger models not mentioned are a 1/32 scale plastic kit by
> Aurora, part # 601-50 (I think that last number was the price), which today
> is pretty hard to find.  Currently available is a British-made 1/43 resin
> kit of a Rootes rally Tiger, complete with a Minilite spare on the boot and
> decals for reg. no. ADU 312 B.
> 
> I think the finest Tiger model of all is the one imported from England by
> long-time Tiger owner and friend, Wally Swift.  These beautiful 1/43 scale
> die-cast cars are available as either a MK I or a MK II, come in several
> authentic Rootes colors, with or without a removable hardtop, and with
> stock or aftermarket wheels.  These are still available from Wally, and
> while I'm not sure of the cost, I think it's around $150.  I don't think
> that Wally is on the internet; I'm checking on that.  In the meantime, he
> can be contacted at:
> 
> Wally Swift
> 11313 Stephen Lane
> Beltsville, MD  20705-2832
> Phone:  (301) 937-3812
> 
> Regards.....Dick

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