QUOTE (80class @ 23 Mar 2007, 10:42) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Anyone see this item? item number 160065811387
It also says "never been run of course" which reminds me of how bizarre it is that the majority of the bits that are gold leafed/plated on both these models are moving parts like the wheels. I would much prefer if the body was gold and the wheel rims not; then it could actually by used occasionally without suffering damage to the leafing, with perhaps some matching gold coaches.
But then I'm not a collector so I probably just don't understand the allure of having something you would damage by actually using...
Goedel
It also says "never been run of course" which reminds me of how bizarre it is that the majority of the bits that are gold leafed/plated on both these models are moving parts like the wheels. I would much prefer if the body was gold and the wheel rims not; then it could actually by used occasionally without suffering damage to the leafing, with perhaps some matching gold coaches.
But then I'm not a collector so I probably just don't understand the allure of having something you would damage by actually using...
Goedel
