Yatming #17 Turbo Orange Lamborghini Miura Decal Tomica-sized Die-Cast 1:64 Toy.

Yatming #17 Turbo Orange Lamborghini Miura Decal Tomica-sized Die-Cast 1:64 Toy.  This item is a vintage Yatming 1:64 scale die-cast toy car replicating the legendary Lamborghini Miura. Product Identification Manufacturer: Yat Ming (often written as Yatming). Model: Lamborghini Miura (Casting No. 1001 or No. 817). Design variant: Bright neon orange finish featuring flame decals, the word TURBO, and the racing number 17 emblazoned on the hood and roof. Production era: Circa 1970s to 1980s, primarily manufactured in Hong Kong or China. The Yat Ming Lamborghini Miura (commonly cataloged under No. 817 or No. 1001) is a highly recognized budget-line pocket car. It was designed to compete with brands like Hot Wheels and Matchbox during the die-cast boom of the late 20th century. Tooling & Design Evolution. The Two Castings: Yat Ming actually utilized two separate numbers for this vehicle over the decades. The early variant was released in the 1000 Series (No. 1001). A later, slightly modified tooling or distribution cycle used No. 817 stamped onto the metal base. Styling Choices: True to vintage budget die-cast conventions, the scale model took creative liberties with the real car. While the real Lamborghini Miura was an elegant, luxury grand tourer, Yat Ming dressed it up in loud 1970s and 1980s racetrack flair, adding the inaccurate TURBO text (the real car was naturally aspirated by a V12 engine). Construction: The toy consists of a heavy die-cast metal body, an unpainted me