AUTOart
72762 - LINCONLN Navigator, White.
DISCONTINUED
OFF ROAD Collection.
Die-cast, 1/18 scale; Actual Size L 11.34”(28.8 cm); W 4.45”(11.3 cm); H 4.3”(10.9 cm)
Retails for $80.00
LAST PIECES IN MY INVENTORY
It has been a few years since AUTOart discontinued its “Performance” series replacing it with more expensive “Millennium” series. By now most models from Performance series become very difficult to find.
This huge model of Lincoln Navigator by AUTOart is the only 1:18 scale model of this very popular SUV manufactured by Lincoln 1997-2002. This model was available from AUTOart in Black and White colors with both featuring excellent paint job.
The model based on the UT Models mold for Ford Expedition, which was a really good model indeed. AUTOart model shows very well done, accurate, highly detailed engine compartment and interior, high quality grille and head lights, though rear lights in my opinion should be made much better for a model that sold at a high end price range.
Wheel rims, tires and brake rotors are good but no calipers. Overall this is a very good model, which was a good seller even at a full manufacturer suggested retail price.
Please note that when you search for this model on the Internet you will see a lot of adds for this model but most shops are sold out for this model. It is a difficult to find model.
ABOUT THE MODEL MAKER
Gateway Global is licensed by most of the car manufacturers in the world to manufacture perfect miniature replicas of their vehicles in die-cast zinc alloy; the highest quality models manufactured by the company distributed under AUTOart brand name.
AUTOart models available in 1/12; 1/18; 1/43 and 1/64 scales. 1/18 scale line was presented in 8 collections: Millennium; Performance; Classics; Movie; Of Road; Contemporary; Motor Sport and Racing. Models retail at between $60 and $90.
Recently, AUTOart decided to concentrate on the Millennium Series, which is featured the most detailed models from this brand. It appears that all other series age going to be phase out. Many models from those series are already discontinued and sold out. Many become rare, difficult to find models, which started appreciated.
The brand has often been praised by hobby magazines as being responsible for producing some of the best quality models cars to 1:18 scale at their respective price points.
The company has sufficient tooling capacity for running production from 600 sets of moulds and able to launch significant numbers on new models each year.
Products developed for the mass market and sold through chain stores and hypermarkets at more competitive prices are marketed under the GATE brand name.
