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Stock #24400 |
CB's Die Cast Review: November 25, 2000 |
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2000 First Editions #18
Releases based on
chopped customized classics continue with the introduction of So Fine, a
low-rider apparently based on a 1952 Buick two-door sedan.
So Fine is a nice model. The only features I don't like are the thickness of
the glass and the lack of a metal chassis. This casting is one of the scheduled
Treasure Hunts for 2001. Expect to see it frequently, both in the basic segments
and in limited offerings.
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My opinions have fluctuated a bit with this casting. When I saw the concept
drawing on the 2000 poster, I was looking forward to seeing the finished model.
After pictures of the car in blister started appearing on the Internet, I became
disappointed, as the quality of the car did not appear to be as good as I had hoped.
When I found the car and examined it, I was pleasantly surprised to find it better
than I expected.
The die-cast body is painted gloss black enamel, and is mounted
on a chrome-plated plastic chassis. Although chopped and customized, So Fine
retains many recognizable 1952 Buick features, including the trademark vertical-bar grill
and side relief detail. The interior is red plastic and appears to have adequate
detail, but it is difficult to ascertain due to the Coke-bottle-like thickness of the
clear plastic glass. The outside detail of the glass is good. The signature
triple side vents and the side molding are highlighted in silver, which can rub off if the
car is handled constantly. The car rides on first-generation chrome lace wheels
and is manufactured in Malaysia. It sits extremely low to the ground, more so than
Tail Dragger, but rolls freely with no rocking.
