I wonder why no one ever made a diecast of an AMC Marlin?

Oh, I also found out that Corgi made a GREAT 1/43 Marlin as well!



Here is a fantastic promo of a Marlin - this is similar to the one I had except for the color...like this one better!

AND, HERE is a great site that I didn't know existed! This guy has built ALL kinds of Marlins - from a straight axle Gasser, to a #44 Peidmont Airlines Marlin:
Check it out here:http://www.marlinautoclub.com/Models/MarlinModels.html

Lemme know!
Dave

Ok, and here is "The Rest of the Story" copied from Wikipedia:

Scale models

A highly detailed Marlin promotional 1/25-scale model was manufactured under license from AMC by Jo-Han for the 1965 and 1966 model years. The only differences are their grilles and removal of the Rambler name on the 1966s. A friction model was also available from Jo-Han in 1966.[82] Although available in a variety of single and two-tone color combinations, many of these "dealer promos" were done in aqua/dark blue two-tone plastic. Unwanted by AMC dealers as the 1966 model year neared its end, thousands of the models were given away to institutions such as children's hospitals and orphan's homes. They are now highly desirable and they command premium prices.[11] Their value can be upwards of $200 to 400 for mint, in-the-box specimens that still have the hood ornament.[83]

Jo-Han also produced 1/25-scale plastic kits of the 1966 Marlin,[84] (Jo-Han C1900) and reissued it in the mid-1970s in the "U.S.A. Oldies" series (Jo-Han C-3666).[82][85] They are based on the promotional models, but are less valuable today. According to Steve Magnante of Hot Rod magazine, Jo-Han appears to be poised for a comeback with its most famous unassembled model kits favoring offbeat subjects, "but save up-this stuff is pricey."[86]

Two types of die-cast toy models were sold under the Corgi Toy brand and manufactured by Mettoy Playcraft in the UK during the late 1960s. Both were done in 1:48 scale. One was a two-tone red and black Marlin with opening doors and a tow hook.[87] The "Rambler Marlin Sports Fastback" (Corgi 263) scale model was released in 1966 and withdrawn from the market in 1969.[87] In addition to the two-tone paint with chrome bumpers and grille, the model features a detailed interior finished in white and the front seat backs can be tipped forward (as in the actual cars).[87] The second was a gift boxed set (Corgi GS10) with the Marlin finished in blue with a white roof and featuring a roof rack for a kayak, as well as towing a matching utility trailer with opening hatches.[88] Released in 1968, this set had a short run of just 11 months.[89]