Was just wondering if anyone else out there collects miniature sized El Caminos and if anyone would like to see some on the site? I started off many years ago just collecting GM promos, but since then I have amassed a rather large collection of Elkys from the very tiny "Galoob" Micro Machines, up to the large 1/18 scale diecast cars (and everything in between!!). All years 1959-1987 take up 5-6 six foot shelves and that's not counting the ones still in packaging and hung on the wall!! I can start clicking away with the digital camera and sending them in to be posted if there is a demand, if not, contact me off-list. Thanks for the bandwidth!! Charlie

I don't know about everyone else but ... I think that is really cool. I'd like to see your collection. As a matter of fact I'd like to have your collection :D if it is all you say it is. That is just amazing. Impressive list under your sig also.

Sounds kool... I'd also like to see a pic of your '59 and the '78 w/Crystalite package

Sounds great---and let us know where we can purchase some of the odd ball items!! Pete NYC

I've just started collecting the 1/25 scale dealer promos. I only have a few so far. I have the 79, 80, 81, and 82. Were there any other years that these dealer promos were available?

:mrgreen:

I think you'd find many of the folks on the board would be interested in your collection and in whatever you might know about this subset of collectibles (including myself - all I have is a couple of MMs and a vague plan to one day buy a Chevelle kit and rework it into an El Camino).

After all, for most of us the models are the only Elkys the spouse will let us park in the living room (at least when company's coming over) :-D

Late-breaking thought - if enough folks show interest, perhaps a new Gallery for Elky collectibles and collections (models/toys/signs/old dealerships (just kidding on that one) etc.) might not be a bad idea...

I've just started collecting the 1/25 scale dealer promos. I only have a few so far. I have the 79, 80, 81, and 82. Were there any other years that these dealer promos were available?

:mrgreen:

I believe those were the only ones made. To the best of my knowledge you've got 'em all!! Charlie

I think you'd find many of the folks on the board would be interested in your collection and in whatever you might know about this subset of collectibles (including myself - all I have is a couple of MMs and a vague plan to one day buy a Chevelle kit and rework it into an El Camino).

I've seen or have model kits for 59, 60, 64, 65, 66, 68, 69, 70, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, and 86. Could be more, I don't have them all!! I recently signed up for some "webspace" with the group and will see if I can post some pics there. Thanks to all for the encouragement!! Charlie

The new gallary would be cool. I'm into the Johnny Lightning and muscle machines of the 60's cars. Anything thats El Camino would be a great addition to the site.

Hey Guys,

I have a Muscle machine 59 blue Elco still in the box, a red 59 elco from JADA 1/24th scale with the tape still wrapped around the doors, a black 70 elco ss 1/18th scale from ERTL. and a red 71 chevelle from MAITSO 1/18th scale. I'd love to post pics of our diecast models.


Brian

I've just loaded 2 pics at:

http://elcaminocentral.com/users/yenkocharlie/toys1.jpg

and

http://elcaminocentral.com/users/yenkocharlie/toys2.jpg

The first is the Galoob Micro Machines ( 1 3/8" long) in 6 different colors- Gen. 5 cars

The next is a "Simms, Inc." and a "Korris Kars" (14' long)- Gen 2 cars.

ENJOY!! Charlie

I believe those were the only ones made. To the best of my knowledge you've got 'em all!!

Thanks, that explains why I can't find any other 5th gen 1/25 scale dealer promos.

:mrgreen:

I've just posted 5 more pics. All the ones so far don't have a lot of detail, but be patient... The good ones will be here soon!!

http://elcaminocentral.com/users/yenkocharlie/toys3.jpg

is a Tootsietoy-China 2"- Gen 5

http://elcaminocentral.com/users/yenkocharlie/toys4.jpg

is MPC- 2 1/8"- Gen 1

http://elcaminocentral.com/users/yenkocharlie/toys5.jpg

Tootsietoy-Chicago 2 3/4"- Gen 2

http://elcaminocentral.com/users/yenkocharlie/toys6.jpg

Ingap- Italy 2 1/2"- Gen 1

http://elcaminocentral.com/users/yenkocharlie/toys7.jpg

EKO- 2 3/8"- Gen 1


These are only the "tip of the iceberg"! Will eventually add to the site a list of extras that I have (hopefully to swap off for something I don't have!)
ENJOY!! And tell me if you get bored and I'll stop posting here and let you check out the site on your own..... Later, Charlie

Yeah, Ive built up quite a collection myself. Mostly 1:64 cars, but theres a few larger scale ones.

Jada Toys: All 3 versions of the '59 DUBCity Caminos, Road Rats '59

Johnny Lightning: '59 Spiderman, a green '59, an orange '71 SS, a green '72 SS, a Commemorative Edition blue '72, 2 versions of the Johnny Lightning Troublemaker cars (http://elcaminocentral.com/users/wheelklown/elkycollection-wackywinners.jpg) from the Wacky Winners series. Ive got 3 versions of the '86 Choo-Choo SS (http://elcaminocentral.com/users/wheelklown/elkycollection-black86JL.jpg) cars in White/Black, Green Pro-Street and Black Reno, NV Police Dept (pictured).

There are a few various matchbox cars including a special edition Coca-Cola '70 SS Elky, a Past-to-Present '70 SS Elky with a Silverado, a Gold 70 SS Classic Decades, and a Texaco Edition 70 SS.

Hotwheels: '69 Fire Dpt edition, Stars and Stripes '68, White '68, Yellow Surf Shop '68 (plus my own custom (http://elcaminocentral.com/users/wheelklown/elkycollection-mycusthot1.jpg) version w/ new wheels and w/o stupid wing). Ive got a 100% Hotwheels special edition Aqua '59 and a Yellow Micro Machines Elky. (http://elcaminocentral.com/users/wheelklown/elkycollection-hotwheel-micro.jpg) I've got
all 4 Custom Classic Trucks Mag. (http://elcaminocentral.com/users/wheelklown/elkycollection-custclassictruckset.jpg) cars and the box set with the Mooneyes '59 Elky and Clay Smith Cams Apache.

Muscle Machines: a silver and a white 1:64 scale El Camino as well as a 1:18 scale Metallic Orange Camino (http://elcaminocentral.com/users/wheelklown/elkycollection-bigMM.jpg)

Ertl: 1:25 scale '59 Wix Filters Camino (http://elcaminocentral.com/users/wheelklown/elkycollection-wixfilters.jpg)

Maisto: 1:25 scale Silver '65 Camino (http://elcaminocentral.com/users/wheelklown/elkycollection-big65.jpg)

All of them together:
http://elcaminocentral.com/users/wheelklown/elkycollection-complete.jpg


I just picked up this model at a swap meet :)
Hopefully I'll get started on it soon:
http://elcaminocentral.com/users/wheelklown/elkycollection-model.jpg