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Old September 19th, 2007, 08:26 PM
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Turbo Buick Toy found in my own house!!!
I found a plastic turbo buick in my basement the other day, i remembered playing with it often when i was a kid but it never occured to me what kind of car it was. The car was made by Strombecker and is supposed to look like a stock car but clearly has a turbo hood, looks to be an 81-83. Anybody seen one of these? i can get pics up if you would like to see
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Old September 19th, 2007, 08:49 PM
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I think I know the one you're talking about. I picked up a couple a while back.As far as I know they made two different colors. One was yellow and one was red.Both had black hood bulges. Both say regal on the stickers.
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Old September 19th, 2007, 10:48 PM
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I've got one too...
Here's a picture......
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Old September 19th, 2007, 11:59 PM
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kool pics steve is there anything u dont have!!!! i have those as well but not that nice!!!
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Old September 20th, 2007, 02:42 AM
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wow very cool. never seen those before
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Old September 20th, 2007, 06:27 AM
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Thanks Greg.....

You know there's a bunch I don't have.....

Like those sweet pre-production pieces....test shots....and that
prototype Tiger Wheels....not to mention the 1 of 25 JL Toy Time GN

But I do have a fairly complete collection of the 5-pack Regal variations
by Racing Champions....if anyones interested I'll post pics....

Great find on the Regal budget_CRX.........

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PowerPlate,BigMouthColdAir,3"THDP w/Hooker 2 1/2" duals(test pipe) MSD 50's, PAC Alky, LS1 MAF, MAF Translator,RJC Boost Controller,Poly mounts, 275-50-15 BFG Radials on 10" wide stock GN wheels.....
(old times below-new times to follow)

...1st track time @ Lakeland (best of 3) DR's
1/8 mi. 8.067 @93.74 mph with a 60 ft. of 1.999
...1st track time @ Bradenton
1/4 mi. 12.519 @ 109.55 (best of 2) Street Tires
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Old September 20th, 2007, 08:21 AM
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those look cool, what size are they?
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Old September 20th, 2007, 04:28 PM
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Hey George.....

I'm not sure of the scale size maybe 1/43......

They measure out around 6 inches.

Bought them off Epay awhile back....$5.24 shipped to the door
for both of them from a seller in Dade City, FL.
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SpeedPro forged pistons, Comp 206/206 roller cam
and lifters, T&D roller rockers, Champion GN1 irons
TA-49,Walbro340,Adj.Reg, TurboTweak Alky Chip
PowerPlate,BigMouthColdAir,3"THDP w/Hooker 2 1/2" duals(test pipe) MSD 50's, PAC Alky, LS1 MAF, MAF Translator,RJC Boost Controller,Poly mounts, 275-50-15 BFG Radials on 10" wide stock GN wheels.....
(old times below-new times to follow)

...1st track time @ Lakeland (best of 3) DR's
1/8 mi. 8.067 @93.74 mph with a 60 ft. of 1.999
...1st track time @ Bradenton
1/4 mi. 12.519 @ 109.55 (best of 2) Street Tires
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Old September 20th, 2007, 04:55 PM
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cool, I thought they might be 1:18 or something, I have a cheap plastic Richard Petty 43 Regal in that size.
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Old September 27th, 2007, 03:23 PM
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Please post some pics. I just started my buick collection. I would like to know what to look for. Thanks.
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Hey George.....

I'm not sure of the scale size maybe 1/43......

They measure out around 6 inches.

Bought them off Epay awhile back....$5.24 shipped to the door
for both of them from a seller in Dade City, FL.
Is there a date of manufacture on them? Can we get a photo of the underneath markings?
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I have the yellow one. The only marking on the bottom is "Strombecker-Made in USA-Buick Regal. Brad
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Old September 27th, 2007, 10:33 PM
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Please post some pics. I just started my buick collection. I would like to know what to look for. Thanks.


Diecast List of Turbo Regals:


Buick Grand National Diecast Cars List


Some pics here:

gncollector.com - Buick Diecast Scale Models

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Thanks for the information GNcollectables!!! I had no idea there are so many die-cast Regal/GN's out there. I should be busy for the next few years. LOL.
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Old September 28th, 2007, 02:55 AM
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Nice list John......

There's still a few you need to add .......

I don't see the Racing Champion's 5-pack variations that I sent
to you....or did I overlook them?

Excellent reference.....You're the man....

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SpeedPro forged pistons, Comp 206/206 roller cam
and lifters, T&D roller rockers, Champion GN1 irons
TA-49,Walbro340,Adj.Reg, TurboTweak Alky Chip
PowerPlate,BigMouthColdAir,3"THDP w/Hooker 2 1/2" duals(test pipe) MSD 50's, PAC Alky, LS1 MAF, MAF Translator,RJC Boost Controller,Poly mounts, 275-50-15 BFG Radials on 10" wide stock GN wheels.....
(old times below-new times to follow)

...1st track time @ Lakeland (best of 3) DR's
1/8 mi. 8.067 @93.74 mph with a 60 ft. of 1.999
...1st track time @ Bradenton
1/4 mi. 12.519 @ 109.55 (best of 2) Street Tires
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