Found a BRE Z die cast car (with photo) ...

[280z1975]

So yesterday I was with my wife in Gent, Belgium for a large 10 day long (day 4) festival to enjoy the evening and get some dinner when we saw a market. As we walked around a red, white and blue car caught my eye. It was a 240z BRE racer with John Morton's name on the side of it. It was failry large, about 10 inches, but the dealer wanted 22.50 euros (about 30USD) and it was to much for me. Plus it wasn't in the best of shape. But I did snap a photo so I could share the car with the everyone. I hope it wasn't a very rare car, but I am sure people here know more than I about these things.

[AndysPlit]

I bet if your patient you will find one on e-bay. Once in a while I'll see Z toys like this one. Also, I doubt the auction would go past $30. Cool toy though. I collect Z toys one in a while myself.

[ron carter]

I see these around, ebay is a good source...but why have the toy when you can have the real thing!?

[280z1975]

I see these around, ebay is a good source...but why have the toy when you can have the real thing!?

That is the exact reason I didn't get it! 22.50 euros to the real thing and not a toy is a better value in my book. I don't really collect these, just saw it and thought it was cool ... it was practically the first thing we saw at the market. Now if I can just get the Belgian government to work a little faster with my paperwork so I can register my car and drive it I'll be a lot happier!

One thing I did see, was that the toy had what appears to be a 'G nose' front end. Did the BRE race cars ever have that added or were they just the normal front ends for the S30 body in North America?

[ron carter]

No BRE never ran a G Nose on their cars.

[WingZr0]

That is the exact reason I didn't get it! 22.50 euros to the real thing and not a toy is a better value in my book. I don't really collect these, just saw it and thought it was cool ... it was practically the first thing we saw at the market. Now if I can just get the Belgian government to work a little faster with my paperwork so I can register my car and drive it I'll be a lot happier!

One thing I did see, was that the toy had what appears to be a 'G nose' front end. Did the BRE race cars ever have that added or were they just the normal front ends for the S30 body in North America?

No BRE never ran a G Nose on their cars.

Wondered bout that myself, thanks for solving the
question Ron.

Coolest thing I saw on there was the Yellow Chequered Flag
on the rear fender :) wonder if they make that full scale?

[awsm73z]

That looks exactly like the toy Z I bought in an antique store last year but without the BRE graphics. It cost me $12.00 and is also pretty beat up. I don't know much about it's history but I do know that Tonka made them so it's not really die cast. I have never seen them before and for that reason I would have bought the BRE version if I had the chance. Here are some pictures of mine.

[Arne]

Hey!! Maybe we can find a bunch of these here in the NW painted to match our cars!! ROFL

[Doehring]

Beside two real Zs I collect Z models for a while but I have never seen that before. I would buy it immediatly for that price.
Rolf

[280z1975]

Beside two real Zs I collect Z models for a while but I have never seen that before. I would buy it immediatly for that price.
Rolf

I am sure it will still be at the booth, St. Jacobs market, Gent, Belgium ... well worth the trip for the 10 days Gentse Feesten Festival, lots of live music, most of it free, tons of people out and a great time. I wish I could go more but I have to much work to do this week.

[WingZr0]

That looks exactly like the toy Z I bought in an antique store last year but without the BRE graphics. It cost me $12.00 and is also pretty beat up. I don't know much about it's history but I do know that Tonka made them so it's not really die cast. I have never seen them before and for that reason I would have bought the BRE version if I had the chance. Here are some pictures of mine.

HEY I used to have one of those when I was a kid but it was of
the Dukes of Hazzred General Lee Dodge Charger :)

It was pretty Sic and had some kind of motorized feature but never worked
so the wheels locked and had to press down on the carpet to get the wheels
to turn making clicking sounds.

Same desing style as these Z's with the cartoon look.
Mayber theres other cars out there...
like Knight Rider's Kitt :) or Karr :mad:

[jmark]

If you can find the Ebbro version it is great. Hard to find & pricey....

[Mr Camouflage]

Looks more "Tin stamped" than "die cast" if you know what I mean.

[280z1975]

Looks more "Tin stamped" than "die cast" if you know what I mean.

Tin stamped is a better word, I just couldn't think of a better way to describe than "die cast" ... it's not heavy at all.