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  Models of Yesteryear Y-12/2; 1909 Thomas Flyabout  

Scale: 1:48

According to the box: "The Thoma' K-670 was often referred to as "the world's most perfect car", This particular model has been superbly restored by Harrah's Automobile Collection, Reno, Nevada in the USA" The Thomas K-670 was built by the E.R. Thomas Motor Company in Buffalo, NY from 1903 to 1913. Some say a few were built later, but there are no records past 1913. The car is powered by a 786 cubic-inch, straight-eight cylinder engine developing 72.6 horsepower. It was a big expensive car that was very fast. It sold for $6,000, which was a lot of money in 1911

The MOY model was made between 1967 and 1975 and was produced for all that time in only two colours, the first releases were metallic blue which was changed to a purplish-red metallic during the run. Most of the blue ones have dark red seats and a tan roof, the purple/red ones have white seats and a black hood. You may see hoods swapped around. The very first blue cars had yellow seats & grille and these are incredibly rare and very valuable indeed. It is however relatively easy to fake the yellow seats so be very careful. The car was made and sold in millions with few variations so values are not great otherwise, blue ones just out-valuing purple/red ones.

Boxes: The blue car can be found in Type E, F and G boxes, none have been reported in Type E1 boxes. The red/purple car is always in a Type H box.

 

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Models of Yesteryear Y-12/2; 1909 Thomas Flyabout; Metallic Blue; Type E Box Models of Yesteryear Y-12/2; 1909 Thomas Flyabout; Metallic Blue; Type F Box Models of Yesteryear Y-12/2; 1909 Thomas Flyabout; Metallic Blue; Type G Box Models of Yesteryear Y-12/2; 1909 Thomas Flyabout; Met Purple, White Seats; Type H Box
Models of Yesteryear Y-12/2; 1909 Thomas Flyabout; Metallic Blue; Type E Box Models of Yesteryear Y-12/2; 1909 Thomas Flyabout; Metallic Blue; Type F Box Models of Yesteryear Y-12/2; 1909 Thomas Flyabout; Metallic Blue; Type G Box Models of Yesteryear Y-12/2; 1909 Thomas Flyabout; Met Purple, White Seats; Type H Box

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