1978 FIAT 128 by: Penny (Polistil)

 

SPECIFICATIONS

  • First Produced: 1979
  • Colors: purple
  • Manufacturer: Penny Car by Polistil, aka Politoys
  • Features: fast wheels
  • Scale: 1:66
  • Produced in: Italy
  • Collector Number/Name: #RJ12, Fiat 128
  • Original Price 1979: na
  • Value 1997: loose, mint: $20.00

 

 DESCRIPTION

A second generation of Penny Cars were produced in the late 1970's and early 1980's by Polistil. These are not as valuable but almost as scarce as the earlier models. Number RJ12 in the series is a Fiat 128 sedan. Windows are clear with a grey interior and the black tires are of a 'superfast' nature. The base no longer reads Penny but now is stamped Polistil. From the list provided in Classic Miniature Vehicles Made in Italy, by Dr. Edward Force, it appears that Polistil did all the Fiat, Ford, Renault, Citroen, Alfa and Volkswagen models of this period, a unique undertaking.

- SPECIFICATIONS -

First Produced: 1964
Colors: blue
Manufacturer: Impy - Lone Star
Features: opening hood with
detailed engine, opening doors
and trunk, front wheels turn,
'gem' headlights
Scale: 1:73
Produced in: England
Collector Number/Name: Imperial
Original Price 1964: $.49
Value 1997 - loose, mint: $30.00