GT Spirit/Franklin Mint Mach 1...

[ACMEguy]

Has anyone actually received the FJG version yet? I purchased mine from Passion Diecast in Canada and they say it won't be released until February??? Just wondering...

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[theruleslawyer]

Has anyone actually received the FJG version yet? I purchased mine from Passion Diecast in Canada and they say it won't be released until February??? Just wondering...

They are waiting for chips.

 

[Kermut]

Has anyone actually received the FJG version yet? I purchased mine from Passion Diecast in Canada and they say it won't be released until February??? Just wondering...

I ordered mine from 3000toys.com (where I buy 1/18 and 1/24 scale occasionally) and it showed up about two weeks ago. It was delayed quite a bit from when I initially ordered.

 

[murick]

It has appeared on ebay a week ago (I was watching the offer, even contacted the seller before, who had wrote me that he had been expecting a new batch around that date), but seems to be sold already (again and for good).

 

[Pardsy]

I called ACME because I preordered through them last year. They told me next week, which was last week. I haven’t been billed or gotten any sort of notice.

 

[Atlas1]

i ordered through franklin mint. was told at the time of ordering that it would be fall. then november. then december. then no date could be given. got an email earlier this week that my order had shipped. the tracking number shows it hasn't even been picked up though so who knows. at this point i just hope it shows up.

 

[cheeser]

I can’t find a 1/18 scale in blue yet, so went with this for now.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/265173187724?hash=item3dbd8dbc8c:g:wAUAAOSwl-xgrURY

 

[S550VIN54]

Diecastmusclecars.com Got lucky! I was on a waiting list in case someone backed out. Someone's credit card was declined which was kinda strange.

 

[Jimmy Dean]

I got my red one. Sorry to head about manufacture delays on FJG cars. Now maybe you know how I feel with my ACTUAL car .

 

[Atlas1]

My car showed up today. They trying to copy the often cited ford build quality? 8 months after ordering I was expecting a little better than this.
The drivers side exhaust is hanging down. The roof has paint defects. And the side stripe application must have been done by someone in the middle of an epileptic seizure.
Anyone else see anything similar in these cars? I don’t collect this type of stuff but I did inherit a really nice collection of Franklin mint cars from the 80’s and 90’s. The quality is excellent. This thing could not be displayed on the same shelves as those lmao

 

[FlatRock]

Mine also showed up today. No paint or stripe defects noted but the wheels did not turn until I put a little English on them. I was surprised no opening hood or doors, but it is a resin model I remind myself. All in all ok, it looks good in my man cave.

 

[Jimmy Dean]

Mine also showed up today. No paint or stripe defects noted but the wheels did not turn until I put a little English on them. I was surprised no opening hood or doors, but it is a resin model I remind myself. All in all ok, it looks good in my man cave.

the interior (doors) are completely sealed, and from discussion, filled with N2 instead of air so that the interior does not corrode or anything.

 

[Charlemagne]

@Atlas1 That sucks. I don't have paint or decals issues, the left exhaust is bit lower than the right but it's not very noticable. No complaints on my red one. Ask for replacement.

 

[dethmaShine]

My car showed up today. They trying to copy the often cited ford build quality? 8 months after ordering I was expecting a little better than this.
The drivers side exhaust is hanging down. The roof has paint defects. And the side stripe application must have been done by someone in the middle of an epileptic seizure.
Anyone else see anything similar in these cars? I don’t collect this type of stuff but I did inherit a really nice collection of Franklin mint cars from the 80’s and 90’s. The quality is excellent. This thing could not be displayed on the same shelves as those lmao

Wait you just got your car? Also sorry!

 

[S550VIN54]

Wait you just got your car? Also sorry!

My car showed up today. They trying to copy the often cited ford build quality? 8 months after ordering I was expecting a little better than this.
The drivers side exhaust is hanging down. The roof has paint defects. And the side stripe application must have been done by someone in the middle of an epileptic seizure.
Anyone else see anything similar in these cars? I don’t collect this type of stuff but I did inherit a really nice collection of Franklin mint cars from the 80’s and 90’s. The quality is excellent. This thing could not be displayed on the same shelves as those lmao

I have the same thing going on with the driver-side exhaust but no paint issues except for a slight decal imperfection on the hood like a few tiny specks of glue or clear coat. I did call my seller and he offered a return but unfortunately, there are no replacements since it was sold out. No plans to return it anyway. It's still a very nice-looking car!

What number did you get? I have #367.

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