I had a relative who worked for Ertl & brought a couple examples of his work back home. The cars pictures are what they called "stress test" samples. Basically, they would put the cars in a machine that banged them around to see how they would hold up over time. The Dukes car took a bit of damage, but Boss Hoggs ride looks fine. I don't think that makes them more valuable but it's a interesting story about them. I also think the Lunch Box is a stress test sample but unfortunately my relative passed some time ago, so I can't get the whole story.
I thought I would keep the collection together & sell as a lot.
$100.00
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Last edited by Ghostflowers; Wed Jun 15 2022 09:27 PM.
