Originally Posted by
ColonelJLloyd
The backwards cage plate is funny, but note that that is the best version of the best version of the Rally.
It has the larger reinforcing rib (in the upper casting) just below the pivot boss. The earliest ones had no reinforcement, and rarely (but sometimes) snapped in two at that (narrowest cross-section) area. Then they added a reinforcement, then later they made it bigger. This is the 'third-generation' first-generation Rally....
And yes, I'd also bet that it will finish over $100. NOS ones are closer to $300 now.