And the dream that collectibles are an investment.

I should have explained that Exoto does not still have this model for sale on its website - just a bunch of other newer repaints which I'm sure it cannot sell.

You are also right I should have just watched but I didn't know if I would get e-mail updates that way.

It is also possible that in the case of this particular car that some are waiting for the upcoming Spark model of #5 which I expect will look a bit more accurate, especially its clear plastic parts. Then again if you haven't bought one of these to this point why spend 258.00 on a sealed model?