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Mitsubishi Galant Eterna
Debut Series 1-75: Japan[1]
Produced 1978-1981 [2]
Number MB79-A
Scale 1:62
MB79-A Galant Eterna


Model History[]

The Mitsubishi Galant Eterna is a casting by Matchbox that debuted for the 1981 Japan mainline named the Dodge Challenger. The casting has a number of MB79, the first to have the #79 designation, and originally produced from 1978 to 1981 when it was discontinued. It has opening doors.

The second generation Dodge Challenger and Plymouth Sapporo, from model years 1978 to 1983, were badge engineered Mitsubishi Galant Lambda, a coupe version of an Galant compact car.

Versions[]

The Mitsubishi Galant Eterna released in the following versions:

Col # Year Series Color Tampo Base Color/ Type Window Color Interior Color Wheel/ Type Toy Number(s) Country Notes / Variations Photo
J-22 (Japan) 1978
1979
1-75 (Japan) Red [1] None Black/ Plastic Clear Ivory Wheel Mini Japan Japan GALANT ETERNA on base [1] Galant Etnera (1978 Japan)
J-22 (Japan) 1978
1979
1-75 (Japan) Yellow [1] None Black/ Plastic Clear Ivory Image Not Available Japan [1] GALANT ETERNA on base [1]
MB70 (Aus)
MB79 (USA)
1980 1-75 (Australia)
Sp. Sticks (USA)
Green [1] None Black/ metal Clear Ivory Wheel Mini Japan Hong Kong GALANT ETERNA on base [1] 1980 Galant
None (USA) 1980 Limited Editions (USA) [1] Green [1] HOT POINTS [1] Black/ Plastic Clear Ivory Image Not Available Hong Kong GALANT ETERNA on base,  Limited Edition Set[1]
MB63 (USA) 1981 1-75 (USA) Green Black and green stripes, 2 Black/ Metal Clear Green Wheel 1979 Front Hong Kong GALANT ETERNA or DODGE CHALLENGER on base [1] 63d

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