Starline Models

511216 – LAMBORGHINI 350GTV (350 GTV)

1963, Restored Prototype w/open lights, metallic Green.

Die-Cast

Scale 1/43

Released – 2007

“Sold Out” – no longer available from the manufacturer

Last one in my inventory

Condition - Stock model as issued.

Retails $30.00

List Price - $27.00

Additional discounts are available

-         regular customers final price $24.99

-         any purchase with other car models same or higher value (final price $26.99)

please inquire.

Starline Models is a new name on the very competitive market of 1/43 scale diecast car models.  The company based in Germany, but models produced in China (P.R.C.)  Collection consists mostly of Italian Cars models from 60’s-70’s.   It appears that most models present cars that aren’t available from different model makers or very difficult to find.

Models are well detailed with very good paint job and nicely done wheels.  Bumpers and grill  have “chrome” finish, body “chrome” package like windows trip are painted silver (good quality), windshield wipers on most models “silver” painted.  Each model presented in different colors with individual catalog number.

In my personal opinion as a collector this line quality wise is a strong competitor to New Vitesse and IXO and compete well with Minichamps brands.

Packaging consist of display case (black plastic base with a slope front on which the car name, model and year printed in white, clear acrylic top and outer carton sleeve (metal gray in color with company logo all over it, open front, top and both ends).  Display is stackable and holds well.

In my best knowledge currently Starline Models presented on the US market only as
”gray export” – independed US dealer exported it from European dealers. 

Lamborghini 350GTV was presented to the public on the 1963 Turin Auto Show.  It was a prototype, with didn’t have an engine inside.  The engine was displayed next to the car and it took decades before it was finally fitted in during the full restoration.  At that time the car was painted in metallic green.

This Lamborghini prototype was forerunner for the first Lamborghini productions model the 350 GT.   They say that the original car, the only one built, now is a part of privet collector in Japan and a full scale mock up is on display in the Lamborghini museum.

For more information about this car I would recommend to visit websites those links you can find below.

http://www.lamborghiniregistry.com/350GT/350GTV.html

http://www.lamborghiniregistry.com/350GT/350GTVmockup.html