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1/55 Scale, Shrock, Rare 1960 Studebaker Lark Conv.- Jonquil Yellow / Black Top 3/30/2014 1 55 Scale Shrock RARE 1960 Studebaker Lark Conv Jonquil Yellow Black Top | eBay 1963 Studebaker Avanti Auto Lift 1:64 Scale Truck M2 Machines Autolift 1:25 Scale... 2Pack 1953... 1:64 Scale... $24.99 $10.99 $10.99 + $6.95 Shipping + $7.99 Shipping + $7.99 Shipping EntertainmentEarth.com Toys R Us Toys R Us 1/55 SCALE, SHROCK, RARE 1960 STUDEBAKER LARK CONV.- JONQUIL YELLOW / BLACK TOP Item New condition: Ended: Jan 20, 2014 12:58:28 PST Seller information jedent (1909 ) Winning bid: US $100.00 [ 3 bids ] 100% Positive feedback Shipping: $10.00 Expedited Shipping | See details Follow this seller Ships to: Americas, Europe See other items Delivery: Estimated within 4 business days Visit store: jedent Payments: | See details Returns: Seller did not specify a returns policy. You are covered by the eBay Money Back Guarantee if you received an item that is not as described in the listing. Guarantee: | See details Get the item you ordered or get your money back. Covers your purchase price and original shipping. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-55-SCALE-SHROCK-RARE-1960-STUDEBAKER-LARK-CONV-JONQUIL-YELLOW-BLACK-TOP-/151209761473?pt=Diecast_Vehicles&hash=item2334cddac1&nma=true&si=JhplbBp… 2/4 3/30/2014 1 55 Scale Shrock RARE 1960 Studebaker Lark Conv Jonquil Yellow Black Top | eBay Have one to sell? Sell it yourself Description Shipping and payments Print | Report item eBay item number: 151209761473 Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Item specifics Condition: New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item (including Brand: Shrock Brothers handmade items). See the seller's listing ... Read more Scale: 1:72 Theme: Business Coupe Vehicle Make: Studebaker Type: Car Gender: black Series: 1937 Dictator jedent Visit my eBay store Sign up for newsletter Store Categories Store home Auction is for a 1/55 scale of a 1960 Studebaker Lark Convertible in Jonquil Yellow color. Made by Shrock Jaguar Car Parts Brothers in Coalport, PA. Old Hand tools Books / Magazines Other Car Parts Comes with the original box and packing material. Car measures approximately 3 inches long by 1 1/8 inches Automotive Advertising wide by 3/4 inches high. Vintage Toys Car Key Blanks Other The models are constructed from pewter with a hand rubber acrylic enamel finish. The windows, where applicable, are vacuum formed from butyrate sheets and the bright parts are cast from the same Brittania used in custom jewelry. The 1/43 scale modes were made from 1985 until 1993. In 1988 a 1/55 scale model was introduced and continued until 1994. In 1994 all production of the scale vehicles were switched to 1/72 scale. For more information on this company check it out at www.shrockbrothers.com Please READ entire description and ask questions prior to auction end. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-55-SCALE-SHROCK-RARE-1960-STUDEBAKER-LARK-CONV-JONQUIL-YELLOW-BLACK-TOP-/151209761473?pt=Diecast_Vehicles&hash=item2334cddac1&nma=true&si=JhplbBp… 3/4 3/30/2014 Please RE1A 55D S cealne Sthiroeck RdAeRsEc 1r9i6p0 Sttiuodenba kaern Ladrk aCosnkv Jqonuqueils Yteilloown Bsla cpk rTioop |r e Btoay auction end. Item will be shipped priority mail with insurance. Shipping cost is for US customers only. Powered by eBay Turbo Lister The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. Questions and answers about this item No questions or answers have been posted about this item. Ask a question 00000 AdChoice Back to home page Return to top More to explore : VF 1/55, Macross 1/55, 1/55 Valkyrie, 1/6 Scale Harley, Bandai 1/55 Community About eBay Announcements eBay Money Back Guarantee Security Center Resolution Center Seller Information Center Policies Site Map eBay official time Preview new features Contact us eBay Talk Tell us what you think Copyright © 1995-2014 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. User Agreement, Privacy and Cookies. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-55-SCALE-SHROCK-RARE-1960-STUDEBAKER-LARK-CONV-JONQUIL-YELLOW-BLACK-TOP-/151209761473?pt=Diecast_Vehicles&hash=item2334cddac1&nma=true&si=JhplbBp… 4/4.
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