FIAT 2300 S Coupé

 

A small number of scale model manufacturers produced models of the 2300S Coupe, although there are more than I initially expected.

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Ichiko

Japan, 1960's

No scale indicated  but probably around 1:18 / 1:20

Lithographed sheet metal.

Various versions known (Ambulance etc.)

Ites

Czechoslovakia, 1960's

No scale but probably around 1:18 / 1:20

Battery powered + remote (cable) control.

Lithographed interior and plastic body.

Mercury

Italy, 1960's

No scale indication but probably 1/43

White Metal Kit (Extremely Rare!)

Mercury

Italy, 1960's

No scale indication but probably 1/43

White Metal ready build model

Art. Nr. 23

Should contain red boots and golf bag in trunk!

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Mercury

Italy, 1960's

Catalog close-up for the above

Norev

France, 1970's

1/43

Plastic Model

Art. Nr. 80

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Norev

France, 1970's

Flyer for the above model

Serie N, No. 702

Solido

France, First issued March 1964

Scale 1/43

Diecast Model of the Ghia Convertible

Art. Nr. 133

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Solido

France, First issued March 1964

Close-up from the 1964 "Novelties" catalog

Dalia - Solido

Spain, Made under under license and using Solido tooling.

Diecast, uni-color and imitation wire-wheels.

Scale 1/43

Fiat 2300S Cabriolet by Dalia
 

Barnini

Italy, 1990's

Scale 1/43

Plastic Kit of the Abarth record Car

Art. Nr. 54

Fiat 2300S by Barnini
 

Barnini

Italy, 1990's

Scale 1/43

Plastic Kit of the street version

Art. Nr. N54

Fiat 2300S by Barnini
Politoys

Italy, 1970's

Scale 1/41

Plastic Model

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Lone Star Road-Master "Impy"

England, 1960's / 1970's

Scale 1/59

Diecast Model

Art. Nr. 21

"Axle Steering" and Jeweled Headlights

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If you're really fanatic about collecting models, you HAVE TO HAVE a whole-sale box full of these.

Original from the 1960's of course... including the print of the rubber stamp saying that this box contains the # 21 Fiat 2300S Coupe!

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...and of course the "Impy Service Bay" to service your 2300S Coupe. Made by the same company in the same, rare, 1/59 scale.
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Same as above but on display card.
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Lone Star Road-Master

England, 1970's

Scale 1/59

Diecast Model

Art. Nr. 121

Now with "Race Wheels"

First low cost evolution of the "Impy" in beautifully lithographed box, now called "Flyers" on the box but not on the casting.

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Catalog close-up for the above.
Same as above but on display card and with "racing stripe" on the car. No indication on the casting of "Impy" or "Flyers"
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Lone Star Road-Master "Flyers"

England, 1970's

Scale 1/59

Diecast Model

Art. Nr. C.21.

New style wheels

Even lower cost evolution of the Road Master, now officially called "Flyers" on the casting, in generic box.

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