1969: Mako Shark




        Casting Variations:

        The Custom Mako Shark body has two main variations:

        • Opening Door
        • Sealed Door

        Paint Colors:

        The Custom Mako Shark came in a wide variety of colors:

        • Color Chart in development - TBA

        Interior:

        The interior is a plastic piece.

        • White
        • Red

        Glass:

        • Tinted blue/green

        Wheels:

        • Goodyear Redlines

        Comments:

        This Corvette Looking Car was actually a real "concept" car, built in 1965 by a GM Designer. Topper took this modified Corvette and put on a toothy looking front grill,
        some long exhaust pipes and the T Top roof. Like the other "Great Eight", it came with open or sealed doors. The casting continued into the 1970 model year.




        Mako Shark in Red, Opening Doors

        The Mako Shark came with white or red interiors and an opening hood. Earlier production had opening doors but were later abandoned.




        Mako Shark in Red, Sealed Doors




        Base of a typical Topper Mako Shark




        Rear View of a typical Topper Mako Shark




        Mako Shark in light green




        A Trio of Mako Sharks with opening doors in uncommon colors




        Mako Shark in Fuschia




        Mako Shark in Dark Green with Opening Doors




        An amazing array of Isurus topperus.




        Mako Shark in original Blister Pack




        Mako Shark in Lime?




        A rare oddity, a Mako Shark body on a Vicious Vette base!



        Shawn's Take!

        The Mako, as its commonly called, is one of the most highly produced castings from Topper. At last count, it comes 24 colors.
        The lime, purple red and honey gold are the most common with honey gold most common on the O/D Mako. Mirrors are only known in two
        colors pink and champagne pink. Makos are one of the least expensive castings. Excellent condition ones are often available for
        under $30, but a NM copper recently sold for $110 as did a nice platty. Opening doors start at $100 and go up from there. Right now
        (2013) Mirror Makos are hot. Even bad ones are bringing in big $$$. Expect o pay over $1K for a mint one in either color.







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