Cheap 1/18 AUTOart diecast model cars you can still buy
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- Опубликовано: 7 ноя 2024
- Back in the day, AUTOart was a company that used to sell models for as low as €50-€150 tops. Today, several of these models from the early 2000s have doubled or tripled in price, and the new ones aren't any less expensive, and in fact start at around €150 and usually go upto €300. And with the move to composite, people are scooping up AUTOart's older diecast models still left in the market, however, there still are some models left that YOU can get for cheap, and in this video I tell you which ones are still out there.
Please note that my research and pricing is based on the European market, i.e. the pricing & availability of some of the mentioned AUTOarts in this video can be different in North America for example. On the other hand, you guys over there got your $15 Maistos compared to our $45 ones, and you can get Hot Wheels Elite and Ertl/Auto World models for cheaper than we can over here. :-)
I do not own any of these pictures, they were the result of google images and ebay results while researching these models.
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AUTOart huracan for only 90 bugs
red and police version, really cool
edit: now white and orange, grey and yellow too
@@ImperialDiecast Imperial Diecast what do you think about the AUTOart Composite models ? :)
@@elektrosquad4673 I would consider them if, after having switched from diecast to composite, they would have also reduced the price, but they didn't. Not interested in spending $300 retail unless nobody else makes the car, like koenigsegg or maybach stretch limos.
@@ImperialDiecast thank you for your honest oppinion :) but do you have a favourite AUTOart model ? I'm german by the way ;)
@@elektrosquad4673 kann auch deutsch :) für mich ists vermutlich die moderne ausführung des mercedes maybach pullman, die innenausstattung ist ein traum, vorhänge, felgen, der hammer. aber ein voll geöffnetes koenigsegg one:1 macht genauso einen fantastischen eindruck, is halt luxusschlitten vs hypercar, äpfel und birnen, beide toll. und dein lieblingsautoart?
Amen!
How many people actually looked up the definition for "composite" before subscribing to AutoArt's campaign to give plastic a new name?
Some of the new plastic models look good, but the big problem remains the price.
Initially they said the plastic would reduce costs, and improve details.
Now it seems details are suffering, and prices are even higher than the original diecasts were.
Thanks for a great video!
Hi, first thanks for sharing this view! As I type this comments its no longer true that Autoart 1/18s are still affordable. I'm a mix scale (1/64, 1/43, and 1/18) collector since early 90's and thankfully I saw the AA price trend early on and purchase about 20+ AA 1/18 mostly in Millennium series and 6 or so in Signature series. Not that they are more expensive now commanding anywhere from $90 performance models to over $400 for their "out of production" Signatures, BUT most of their new composites 1/18 are in the $200 range with less details sometime. I'm commenting on multiple diecast videos to share a view hopefully the manufacturers are reading and can still do something about this trend or the hobby of 1/18 collection will be out of reach for most but those with fat wallets! One company I'm very fond of and with mix feeling is Norev. They can make wonderful models in the $100 range like the Mercedes Maybach 600 Sedan or roadster in good old fashion diecast metal alongside their less expensive sealed models. I will go as far as spending $30 plus more if they go a little high end in the engine detail department. Again thanks!
Right now, I have maybe 10 Autoart models, and I have never spent more than 100€ on them, except one rare occasion where I spent 179€ but it was G63 6x6. Other Autoart that have is V12 Vantage, Lola Aston Martin DB09/60, Maserati MC12 GT1, Lambo Huracan, Lambo Supertrofeo, Mclaren MP4 12C and 3 newly acquired LMP1 racers - two Nissan GT-R LM Nismo's and TS040. I am a bargain hunter, I rarely paying full price for a model car, and I pretty happy with my Autoart affairs.
yup, those LMP1s look amazing on display
Picked up a Lamborghini Gallardo 570-4 superleggera for $130 in a metal grey on black . Definitely recommend it .
I have a Green 2011 Superleggera for which I paid €180
Very beautiful video. Especially for novice or inexperienced. Oh yes, AutoArt and the composite. I just can not make friends with people who do not build metal cars anymore. Luckily I've been able to secure some jewelry in the last few years. At some point absurd astronomical prices will be achieved. Whereby this is already happening to me, see Mercedes W100 Pullmann. Best regards, Georg
If you want the CHEAPEST 1:18 Autoart ........it has to be the Chrysler PT cruiser.
No one wants them!! Lol
BTW I’m a semi-pro collector in 1/18. Got 300+. I don’t upload any video, just don’t have the time.
If you have any queries or questions, I’m gladly to help you.
And a 2002 Saturn Vue as well hey check out my collection and tell me what you think
Gateway Global Ltd did not change the name to Autoart, it was one of the brand name of that parent company. The other brand selling alongside with Autoart is known as Gate ( hence the name Gateway) which is a budget version of Autoart.
BTW Autoart bought UT models in 1999 and they started from there.
Anything is on Gate model boxes, if you look at the back it will have Gateway Global Ltd on it.
Hope this help!
thanks for clarifying! :)
I got a autoart signature bugatti veyron for £130/€150. It was used but never opened.
thats an amazing deal, i've seen them go for 350 and more!
From where?
@@radhaverma5513 ebay
@lennybbenson03 Thank you!
I remember buying my very first 1:18 AutoArt in Japan back in 1999. It was Y5000 yen or $60 at that time an orange Lamborghini Murcielago. Then for $30 I got the UT Porsche GT2 EVO! Those were the good old days.
Fast forward to today 2022. I wanted the 1:18 Aventador SVJ from AutoArt at $268 I can no longer afford composite model, not even a diecast. Times have changed!!!
I was checking my e-bay account. Back in 2008 I purchased a HW Elite Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano 1:18 for US$ 36 and an Auto Art 1:18 Nissan GTR for US$ 66, both brand new. Good times.
I got a Honda CRX in black from Auto Art and it is awesome. Was under $100.
lucky
Another Autoart you can get reasonably cheap, the Mazda RX-7 FB. Ordered a yellow one yesterday for 90 euros.
10:30 I think those c classes will be expensive in a few years :)
I have an E21 323i and a 2002tii Autoart and they are adoreable
autoart signature mclaren mp4 12c
you can get them for 70 euro
Where?!
It was 99€ at what of the stores, and I got it, but 70 is liiiiittle bit too low.
@@fingerprints2983 i can still buy them for 70 euro
@@ataorkunoguz5451 at a store in the netherlands
@@timdejong5017 If you considering buying it or not, 70€ is
extremely good price.
The first model, the Diablo, no one else does it... It's the facelifted car with the nissan headlights.
1/43 Autoarts are also going up i think, the aventador is superb, with openings :)
yeah, 1/43 with openings is always awesome!
The composite cars really lack in quality, I have stopped buying AUTOart models and put my focus on the high end resin. I hope everyone stops buying their models so they must change their way of producing
i have some Resin car models and they're bloody expensive and cannot open doors and lids, as soon i find the same in AutoArt i buy it.
@@Mad9977 Yes they are expensive, and can't be opened. But their quality is a lot higher. I buy models to admire their beauty, not to open them all the time
@@diecastcars7676 what's the point of having a Lamborghini that cannot open it's scissor doors and you can't see the engine inside? And the fact they're screwed on sockets is even weirder, a car is there to move.
@@Mad9977 For me that doesn't matter, I rather have a higher quality model. I don't care about opening
@@diecastcars7676 i have some roadsters in resine, that looks fine and you can see the interior pretty good, but for closed cars it's just wasted money. Mostly i buy resine when i can't find them otherwise. I want the models as close to reality as possible, so resine isn't really working. Blocked wheels and closed doors and lids, nah thanks.
I have an Autoart Toyota 86 Rocket Bunny, which is a widebody version of the 86. Feels good and the quality is solid despite the intricate details, but sadly both the hood and trunk does not open. But its a little cheaper than the stock version.
Great video bro!!:)
Need to get my first autoart still
Once you start, you can't stop.
@@LTCTTM true. Rip my pocket
@@ossi779 agreed
The gallardo prices raised alot.
Very well explained very good video!
Personally, I do not think the level of details on today Autoart models are worth the hefty price that they ask for, not to mention they opted to use composite material aka plastic. I still remember when I bought the 1/18 scale Murcielargo back in the early 2000 for around $69.00 and it has outdone the details on the $219.00 Aventador SV with plastic composite body. And now Autoart just introduced the all around sealed body, nothing open line of models like the Aston Martin Vantage GT3 or the NSX GT3 and still asking a hefty price tag of $160.00. I have refused to pay full retail prices for any of the new Autoart models, unless I can find a heavily discounted or a used model for around $100.00 - $130.00. I think that is what Autoart model really worth factoring in the composite material that they use, lacking of details and a close to non-existence quality control.
fully agree, dude. The early 2000s were an amazing time to collect autoarts. Maybe one day the composite price bubble will burst and they will get discounted heavily.
Best brand 1:18 mclaren p1?
Nice video!
Nice cars I subscribed
Well the cheap car guide didn’t age well. 😂 prices are insane.
Who is the founder & owner of Autoart?
I'am sure it's a nice video.But I can not see it. Do you have any suggestions?
it looks fine to me. what error are you getting?
old original bBurago's made in Italy are going for similar money now USED
nissan 350z autoarts are also cheap i saw one unopened for 83 euros
Had to download Google Chrome
I found a Autoart Lotus Exige S for 75 dollars
In finland maisto cost 60-70€
I want that gt86 autoart scale model car in my collection
Great model but Useless
🤦🏼 calls actual "RACE Car" a ricer.. SMH
You should send all your toys and stuff to heaven like I did so they can last forever and not get destroyed all you need is a spellcaster you can find spellcasters on google and other sites or I can give you one of mine cause if you would die or anything all your stuff would be in heaven waiting for you and they won’t get destroyed or anything all you need is a spell-caster