What is the oldest kit in your collection?

Right what is the oldest kit in your collection? I'm talking about original vintage (i.e. not reissues).

1) Year:
2) Manufacturer & kit no.:
3) Subject:
4) Built/unbuilt:

Mine is:
1) 1982
2) Tamiya (24029)
3) Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC
4) Unbuilt.

1) Year: 1970
2) Manufacturer & kit no.: Starfix (no ???)
3) Subject: McDonnel Douglas Skyhawk
4) Built/unbuilt : built (my absolute very first kit I ever built and I still have it!)

That is vintage. I know this is an automotive forum, but any pictures?

As soon as I get home I'll post a few (I'm at work right now but sshtttt!)

Originally posted by exhaust smoke
Right what is the oldest kit in your collection? I'm talking about original vintage (i.e. not reissues).


My oldest car kit is:
1) 1968 (the kit is from 1963)
2) Airfix (1/32 scale, bagged)
3) Jaguar XK-E roadster
4) built (in a single afternoon ! Hey, I was only 7 yrs old back then :p )

Actually I also have some Aurora car kits that might be older.

year:2003
AMT/ERTL, ER4295
'63 Chevy Impala
Built

This is my first plastic model kit. I have also modified some die-cast models.

I'll get you some pics when I get my new camera (maybe today!??) from post.