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  • 1979 Chrysler LeBaron Town And Country

    Ultimate Diecast Toy Car Created: 1979 Chrysler LeBaron Town And Country!

    By Murilee Martin, 5:00 PM on Wed Jul 9 2008, 2,181 views (Edit, to draft, Top, Slurp)

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    That's right, dear readers, humanity has now officially reached the pinnacle: diecast 1:24 and 1:60 scale replicas of the amazing '79 Chrysler LeBaron Town And Country station wagon! With an even hundred horses from its undaunted-by-Malaise 225 Slant Six, the 3,600-pound Town And Country provided a great example to road-tripping families eager to teach the kids about the proverb of the Tortoise And The Hare. Thanks to 57Sweptside for the tip! [Motormax]

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