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Lot 278:
Description
A vintage die-cast metal 1:18 scale model car of a 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz convertible. The vehicle features a white-painted body with gold plastic trim and functional opening doors, hood, and boot lid. The interior is finished with red and white patterned bench seats, a red steering wheel, and a detailed dashboard. Lifting the hood reveals a blue engine block with red components. The underside chassis is fitted with white-walled tyres on chrome-effect hubs and steerable front wheels. The base bears moulded marks reading CADILLAC ELDORADO BIARRITZ (1959) SCALE 1/18, the Maisto logo, MADE IN THAILAND, and a fuel tank marked DFFICIAL LICENSED PRODUCT GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION.
Length: 32 cm.
Condition report:
The model is in used, unboxed condition. Significant yellowing and discoloration are visible on the white plastic bumpers, headlight surrounds, and tail fin tips (photos 1, 2, and 3). The white paintwork shows surface scuffs, ingrained dirt, and minor losses (photo 3). The chrome-effect plastic trim is dulled and shows signs of oxidation (photo 1). All opening parts and the steering mechanism appear functional.
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