Bandai BEC 6 Datsun Skyline 2000GT ES Yellow
This die-cast 1:43rd scale model represents the 5th generation Skyline (C210 series) which ran from 1977 to 1981. Specifically a 1977 to 1979 model on account it replicates the quad round headlights whereas in 1980 a facelift (C211) switched these to a more sleek 80′s looking rectangular headlights. Designed by Shinichiro Sakurai this generation Skyline featured sleek lines and an aggressive stance.
Part of Bandai’s BEC series this was number 6, as stated on the box, but the baseplate states 301. BEC is short for Bandai Exact Collection and they were only available for a short period in the late 1970’s. This Bandai Skyline, like the other models in this series, has opening parts and on this model these are doors, boot and bonnet. The latter reveals a detailed plated engine. A model that is full of intricate details which include separate windscreen wipers, rear view mirror engraved on the windscreen, tilting front seat backs and speaker mouldings on the rear parcel shelf. The parcel shelf is also flock covered which shows amazing attention to detail. Two different moulded colour plastics represent the interior with seats being light brown and the front fascia, glove box and steering wheel in black. On the rear window the demister is engraved along with the rear screen wiper. Headlights are plated plastic and the rear lights are represented in red plastic. Wheel hubs are plated plastic with separate rubber tyres. The baseplate is die-cast metal and features beautifully cast details with the gear box represented by a separate plated part. Finally, on the base of the door is a sticker with SKYLINE 2000GT written in black. All in all this toy car represents a pinnacle of production techniques and brought back, if only for a brief period, the finest toy car features from European manufacturers that date from the 1960’s.
This model was available in a range of colours. The ones I am aware are: yellow, this model; metallic grey; red and dark charcoal.
My image of model in red: www.flickr.com/photos/chrisstar4/49748915503/in/dateposte...
And in Metallic grey: www.flickr.com/photos/chrisstar4/49751368112/in/dateposte...
Please do not use this image on websites, blogs or other media without my permission. Thanks.
Chris
Bandai BEC 6 Datsun Skyline 2000GT ES Yellow
This die-cast 1:43rd scale model represents the 5th generation Skyline (C210 series) which ran from 1977 to 1981. Specifically a 1977 to 1979 model on account it replicates the quad round headlights whereas in 1980 a facelift (C211) switched these to a more sleek 80′s looking rectangular headlights. Designed by Shinichiro Sakurai this generation Skyline featured sleek lines and an aggressive stance.
Part of Bandai’s BEC series this was number 6, as stated on the box, but the baseplate states 301. BEC is short for Bandai Exact Collection and they were only available for a short period in the late 1970’s. This Bandai Skyline, like the other models in this series, has opening parts and on this model these are doors, boot and bonnet. The latter reveals a detailed plated engine. A model that is full of intricate details which include separate windscreen wipers, rear view mirror engraved on the windscreen, tilting front seat backs and speaker mouldings on the rear parcel shelf. The parcel shelf is also flock covered which shows amazing attention to detail. Two different moulded colour plastics represent the interior with seats being light brown and the front fascia, glove box and steering wheel in black. On the rear window the demister is engraved along with the rear screen wiper. Headlights are plated plastic and the rear lights are represented in red plastic. Wheel hubs are plated plastic with separate rubber tyres. The baseplate is die-cast metal and features beautifully cast details with the gear box represented by a separate plated part. Finally, on the base of the door is a sticker with SKYLINE 2000GT written in black. All in all this toy car represents a pinnacle of production techniques and brought back, if only for a brief period, the finest toy car features from European manufacturers that date from the 1960’s.
This model was available in a range of colours. The ones I am aware are: yellow, this model; metallic grey; red and dark charcoal.
My image of model in red: www.flickr.com/photos/chrisstar4/49748915503/in/dateposte...
And in Metallic grey: www.flickr.com/photos/chrisstar4/49751368112/in/dateposte...
Please do not use this image on websites, blogs or other media without my permission. Thanks.
Chris