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 | Pic: two Model T Fords from the 1960's by David Holcombe #5561 |
| PICS: A Matchbox afternoon by Arthur Brown #5560 |
| Nice pics. I really like the gas station in the background. Thanks. (EOM) by Dillon Taylor #5560.1 |
| The gas station is a cheapo Plasticville O scale. These are readily available on eBay... by Arthur Brown #5560.1.1 |
| Thanks for the info. I'll take a look on eBay. (EOM) by Dillon Taylor #5560.1.1.1 |
| The gas station Arthur showed by Joe Hohmann #5560.1.1.1.1 |
| Good ones! I like the dashboard shot, too. The '59 has good detailing. (EOM) by David Holcombe #5560.2 |
| David, the 1959 Impala is one of the nicest of the Matchbox cars I have...... by Arthur Brown #5560.2.1 |
| Arthur the models are sharply focused and that background .... by Chris Sweetman #5560.3 |
| Tom Gibson reg. Edsel Bermuda auciton win... by Max Paransky #5559 |
| Kyosho 1971 Datsun 240Z East African Safari by Harvey Goranson #5558 |
| I agree Harvey a fantastic model and I paid ............ by Chris Sweetman #5558.1 |
| Chris - 5 pounds for a Kyosho - that's a major bargain! by Harvey Goranson #5558.1.1 |
| Harvey, bargains like this are needed to support ........ by Chris Sweetman #5558.1.1.1 |
| So very, very true! (EOM) by Harvey Goranson #5558.1.1.1.1 |
| Chevy Corvair Monza GT pic - son of the Corvair Bertone Testudo below by Karl Schnelle #5557 |
| Hi Karl this is not the first time that a GM car has ......... by Chris Sweetman #5557.1 |
| 2 - Precision Miniature Hudsons by Greg Gunn by Randy Bahler #5556 |
| Beautiful Hudsons! Thanks for the pics! (EOM) by Dillon Taylor #5556.1 |
| Great cars! Thanks. (EOM) by David Holcombe #5556.2 |
| Way to go, Randy! (EOM) by John Kuvakas #5556.3 |
| Thanks John. I am not sure I did it exactly as you stated...... by Randy Bahler #5556.3.1 |
| To avoid having to sign in to Photobucket twice, or any other site... by Dick Browne #5556.3.1.1 |
| Thank You for the info Mr. Browne (EOM) by Randy Bahler #5556.3.1.1.1 |
| Who is Mr. Browne? Did you mean Dick? (EOM) by Dick Browne #5556.3.1.1.1.1 |
| Of course he did. FYI - I believe the more appropo addressing is 'Esteemed Moderator'! (EOM) by Thomas Kinney #5556.3.1.1.1.1.1 |
| Dick / I used Mr. Browne that way as a form of respect for........ by Randy Bahler #5556.3.1.1.1.1.2 |
| Minichamps 100th aniv. collection by Leon Thorsell #5555 |
| These were sets of 12 cars, slightly different for the US, Europe, and for Australia. by Dick Browne #5555.1 |
| The US set had a 13th car, the 2003 Ford GT (EOM) by Harvey Goranson #5555.1.1 |
| Thanks, I know about the Minichamps, my question is by Leon Thorsell #5555.1.2 |
| Sorry Leon, I misread you because of your subject. (EOM) by Dick Browne #5555.1.2.1 |
| Matchbox 100 Anniv by Shel Platt #5555.2 |
| on the bay now: 1/43 Matchbox 55 Ford T-Bird ( Ford 100th Annv.)--Green (EOM) by Karl Schnelle #5555.2.1 |
| Some Corgi Cars. by Randy Bahler #5554 |
| One more tidbit about the Corgi models and some others...... by Randy Bahler #5554.1 |
| Hard to STEER these two Corgi's... by Karl Schnelle #5554.1.1 |
| Karl / Yes I love the Golden Jack Corgis. Very cool little cars ! (EOM) by Randy Bahler #5554.1.1.1 |
| Corvair Bertone by Politoys by Randy Bahler #5553 |
| Randy's Show car by Shel Platt #5553.1 |
| Randy, please tell me more about this model. I don't see it listed by Richard Thompson #5553.2 |
| Richard / Corvair by Randy Bahler #5553.2.1 |
| It does, indeed. Thanks, Randy---I appreciate the good info. (EOM) by Richard Thompson #5553.2.1.1 |
| Politoys No. 551 Corvair Bertone by Harvey Goranson #5553.2.1.1.1 |
| Thanks for the info Harvey. (EOM) by Randy Bahler #5553.2.1.1.1.1 |
| Rick, Jerry lists another Bertone design by Politoys .... by Chris Sweetman #5553.2.2 |
| The real Corvair Bertone was exhibited in Geneva ....... by Chris Sweetman #5553.3 |
| The Bertone Mustang had a connection with Automobile Quarterly by Harvey Goranson #5553.3.1 |
| Yes, and Testudo is translated as "tortoise" or "turtle." Beautiful car! (EOM) by Richard Thompson #5553.3.2 |
| More Pictures / Ferrari's / Alfa's and others. by Randy Bahler #5552 |
| Ferrari Super America by Lee Stemmer #5552.1 |
| Lee / Ferrari by Randy Bahler #5552.1.1 |
| Randy - I see you got the '62 GTO by Kyosho by Harvey Goranson #5552.1.1.1 |
| Harvey / Yes I did ! Excellent model as is all the........ by Randy Bahler #5552.1.1.1.1 |
| Ref to 5525.2.1 MC 1969 Set Mercury Marauder by Lee Stemmer #5551 |
| Highway Traveler 1951 Frazer / another picture. by Randy Bahler #5550 |
| Thanks for the pics, Randy. BTW, are you aware that you can display... by Dillon Taylor #5550.1 |
| Dillon / I have tried to put multiple pictures in 1 post, but, .... by Randy Bahler #5550.1.1 |
| Randy, you have to add them one at a time. by John Kuvakas #5550.1.1.1 |
| Thanks John, I will give that a try. (EOM) by Randy Bahler #5550.1.1.1.1 |
| John K. I tried to douple up some pictures but........ by Randy Bahler #5550.1.1.1.2 |
| What web site are you using to store your pictures? (EOM) by John Kuvakas #5550.1.1.1.2.1 |
| John / Photobucket (EOM) by Randy Bahler #5550.1.1.1.2.1.1 |
| After you have uploaded your photos..... by John Kuvakas #5550.1.1.1.2.1.1.1 |
| John / Ok I will give that a try next time. Thanks Much ! (EOM) by Randy Bahler #5550.1.1.1.2.1.1.1.1 |
| Randy B. If it were me, I'd try to return that car. To me, the by Leon Thorsell #5550.2 |
| Beautiful cars, Leon. These would be highly valued in any collection. Great! (EOM) by David Holcombe #5550.2.1 |
| Leon / Very nice models. Thanks for the pictures ! (EOM) by Randy Bahler #5550.2.2 |
| Randy, I think I would return it or get an adjustment (John, Leon, et al are right) by Randall Olson #5550.3 |
| Highway Traveler / Thanks to all for your input concerning.... by Randy Bahler #5550.3.1 |
| Heads up Dick - EWA shows the Kaiser's M-B 770K as available (EOM) by Harvey Goranson #5549 |
| Thanks Harvey, I missed that one, looks better than my AAM 770. (EOM) by Dick Browne #5549.1 |
| I recently got the Hirohito car, so I guess I'll need that one too by Harvey Goranson #5549.1.1 |
| I've had the Hirohito car for some time, it's really nice. (EOM) by Dick Browne #5549.1.1.1 |
| Highway Travelers 1951 Frazer / very happy / not so happy. by Randy Bahler #5548 |
| I would definitely contact the seller. An adjustment is in order. (EOM) by John Kuvakas #5548.1 |
| I agree with John, Randy. The seller definitely owes you a partial by Richard Thompson #5548.1.1 |
| Randy's Frazer by Shel Platt #5548.2 |
| HT Frazer by Paul Patterson #5548.3 |
| Paul Patterson by Randy Bahler #5548.3.1 |
| Randy Bahler by Paul Patterson #5548.3.1.1 |
| Paul- I am absolutely convinced another Bonneville Special run is warranted & would quickly sell out (EOM) by Thomas Kinney #5548.3.1.1.1 |
| A couple of old Toyotas (one Toyoda, one Toyopet) by Harvey Goranson #5547 |
| Funny, I have exactly two Japanese car models. by Dick Browne #5547.1 |
| Ford Vedette -> Tekno [more pics] by Karl Schnelle #5546 |
| Good detective work, Karl. (EOM) by David Holcombe #5546.1 |
| ... (EOM) by Dallas Smith #5545 |
| Wrong Forum. (EOM) by John Kuvakas #5545.1 |
| post moved to the lounge (EOM) by Dallas Smith #5545.2 |
| Thx (EOM) by John Kuvakas #5545.2.1 |
| Latest Conquest releases announced by Buz Kirkel. by Dick Browne #5544 |
| Thanks for the heads up, Dick! I'm in for the Fleetwood woody!! (EOM) by Thomas Kinney #5544.1 |
| Conquest by Roger Kimber #5544.1.1 |
| Route 66 update by John Jacobson #5544.2 |
| The 2009 Brooklin schedule should be available in mid-October. by Dick Browne #5544.2.1 |
| Richard Thompson, RE post #5525.2.1 by Leon Thorsell #5543 |
| Thanks, Leon. I should have clarified my remarks. I noted that the by Richard Thompson #5543.1 |
| Are we talking about a Marauder other than the red one I see some vendors still have in stock? (EOM) by John Kuvakas #5543.1.1 |
| FYI the Ford 2003 set had a dark red Marauder in it, not the current red/black one by Harvey Goranson #5543.1.1.1 |
| Hmmm...I like it! I have the reb/black one and, you're right, it is a great model (EOM) by John Kuvakas #5543.1.1.1.1 |
| Harvey, is your model as red as it looks in your photo, or is it the lighting? by Richard Thompson #5543.1.1.1.2 |
| It could be the lighting. I'd call mine a blood red, not quite maroon by Harvey Goranson #5543.1.1.1.2.1 |
| 69 Mercury by Lee Stemmer #5543.1.1.1.3 |
| Marauder, I took my own advise and ordered the by Leon Thorsell #5543.1.1.2 |
| You will not be disappointed. The Marauder at that price is a steal! (EOM) by John Kuvakas #5543.1.1.2.1 |
| Leon, from which vendor did you order the Marauder? Thanks. (EOM) by Richard Thompson #5543.1.1.2.2 |
| Rick T. ewacars.com (EOM) by Leon Thorsell #5543.1.1.2.2.1 |
| Thanks, Leon. I'll check out their colors. (EOM) by Richard Thompson #5543.1.1.2.2.1.1 |
| A really great dealer. Good prices and quick, reasonable shipping. (EOM) by John Kuvakas #5543.1.1.2.2.1.1.1 |
| The history idea in collecting 1:43 cars: the missing years by David Holcombe #5542 |
| David, I agree and while I only collect one subject, I would by Lloyd Mecca #5542.1 |
| David, once again I am amazed at your collection and knowledge. by Randall Olson #5542.2 |
| The early era models are definitely not plentiful. by Dick Browne #5542.3 |
| David - These are all Ziss Modells by Harvey Goranson #5542.4 |
| Thanks, Harvey. I'm not familiar with the Chevrolet. (EOM) by David Holcombe #5542.4.1 |
| link to Ziss Modell pics by Karl Schnelle #5542.4.2 |
| Many, many thanks for this site, Karl. I really appreciate it. (EOM) by David Holcombe #5542.4.2.1 |
| 1898 Hautier - one of my old guys - pic by Karl Schnelle #5542.5 |
| Karl, I have several of the Rami vehicles, nearly 40. (pics) by David Holcombe #5542.5.1 |
| ultimate RAMI website is ... by Karl Schnelle #5542.5.2 |
| Last time I was at the Malerte Museum by Stuart Schaller #5542.5.2.1 |
| Ertl's early US models: (pics) by David Holcombe #5542.6 |
| I like your postings, David by John Kuvakas #5542.6.1 |
| As for early American racing cars, several were done by Phil Alderman by Harvey Goranson #5542.6.1.1 |
| I have the Carousel Marmon, but no luck so far with the others. Still hunting! (EOM) by David Holcombe #5542.6.1.1.1 |
| I second David's wish for historical motorcars in 1:43. by Scott Brown #5542.7 |
| Scott, how about President Woodrow Wilson's 1919 Pierce Arrow? by David Holcombe #5542.7.1 |
| While President Wilson enjoyed his lovely Pierce Arrow, he wasn't by Richard Thompson #5542.7.1.1 |
| Rick T. nothing has really changed over the years, by Leon Thorsell #5542.7.1.1.1 |
| Yes but at least their lack of knowledge is now augmented by amazing technology by John Kuvakas #5542.7.1.1.1.1 |
| Well ,John K. I was getting political which I know does by Leon Thorsell #5542.7.1.1.1.1.1 |
| In the 1960's this was a growth area with many companies ... by Chris Sweetman #5542.8 |
| Pics: Photo Essay PT Rolls 100 EX by John Kuvakas #5541 |
| Very cool, John, but does the "Spirit of Ecstasy" disappear into the by Richard Thompson #5541.1 |
| The model is better looking than the real car! (EOM) by Martjin den Dekker #5541.1.1 |
| I agree Martjin. The new generation Rolls Royces by John Roberts #5541.1.1.1 |
| Quick update on Halfords and B&Q by John Roberts #5541.1.1.1.1 |
| I don't know that Rolls has had a truly classic design by John Kuvakas #5541.1.1.1.2 |
| I agree that Bentley has gotten it right, to wit: by Harvey Goranson #5541.1.1.1.2.1 |
| Minichamps? (EOM) by John Kuvakas #5541.1.1.1.2.1.1 |
| Yep - dealer versions, though the two-tone has appeared in the 'public' series (EOM) by Harvey Goranson #5541.1.1.1.2.1.1.1 |
| One feature for the 'new' Corgi Company to bring to us ........ by Chris Sweetman #5541.1.2 |
| And, one other item-on the 1:1 the RR on the hubs does by Lloyd Mecca #5541.1.3 |
| Ain't technology grand? (EOM) by John Kuvakas #5541.1.3.1 |
| A Collecting Question ! Your Opinion Please. by Randy Bahler #5540 |
| What I collect by Stuart Schaller #5540.1 |
| A collectors ? and answer by Shel Platt #5540.2 |
| Good question, I mostly collect 1930's-1960's. by Dick Browne #5540.3 |
| I view my collection as automotive history in a small scale by Harvey Goranson #5540.3.1 |
| Nice point of view Harvey ! (EOM) by Randy Bahler #5540.3.1.1 |
| My Collecting Interests. by John Jacobson #5540.4 |
| I collect what I like, whatever that may be. by Leon Thorsell #5540.5 |
| Leon by Randy Bahler #5540.5.1 |
| True, newer cars have become as exciting as refrigerators by Harvey Goranson #5540.5.1.1 |
| Harvey / There are a few newer exotics that are worth.... by Randy Bahler #5540.5.1.1.1 |
| Ah, but there is nothing quite as exciting as a MX 5 at full chat... by John Kuvakas #5540.5.1.1.1.1 |
| Randy, with all due respect, if Mazda Miatas are "boring" to you, by Richard Thompson #5540.5.1.1.1.2 |
| Richard / I was not putting the car down.......... by Randy Bahler #5540.5.1.1.1.2.1 |
| Randy - As an MX5 owner, I think I see where you are coming from by Harvey Goranson #5540.5.1.1.1.2.1.1 |
| I like the idea of the Solstice and the Saturn by John Kuvakas #5540.5.1.1.1.2.1.1.1 |
| No surprise, John. The cars were ergonomic disasters, and by Richard Thompson #5540.5.1.1.1.2.1.1.1.1 |
| Harvey / Richard by Randy Bahler #5540.5.1.1.1.2.1.1.2 |
| I had 2 Miatas by Stuart Schaller #5540.5.1.1.1.2.1.1.3 |
| I tried to buy a new Saturn Sky almost exactly a year ago..... by Thomas Kinney #5540.5.1.1.1.2.1.1.4 |
| No problem, Randy. You didn't offend me, and I understood what by Richard Thompson #5540.5.1.1.1.2.1.2 |
| Richard / I am glad I did not offend you........ by Randy Bahler #5540.5.1.1.1.2.1.2.1 |
| No offense here either, Randy by Harvey Goranson #5540.5.1.1.1.2.1.2.1.1 |
| "...low end of automobiles in the US?" ...RT, you're forgetting.... by John Kuvakas #5540.5.1.1.1.2.1.2.2 |
| But on the other hand we had by Harvey Goranson #5540.5.1.1.1.2.1.2.2.1 |
| Every one a true classic Harvey by John Kuvakas #5540.5.1.1.1.2.1.2.2.1.1 |
| Ah John, but we had opera windows and road-hugging weight! (EOM) by Harvey Goranson #5540.5.1.1.1.2.1.2.2.1.1.1 |
| How could I ever have forgotten opera windows?? (EOM) by John Kuvakas #5540.5.1.1.1.2.1.2.2.1.1.1.1 |
| Yes, Gene Bordinat's contribution to automotive history (EOM) by Harvey Goranson #5540.5.1.1.1.2.1.2.2.1.1.1.1.1 |
| Randy B. I wasn't thinking of any investment potential, by Leon Thorsell #5540.5.1.2 |
| Leon by Randy Bahler #5540.5.1.2.1 |
| I know the question does not really apply to my collecting LSR vehicles, as in my case by Arie Bras #5540.6 |
| Arie/ Excellent points. I never looked at collecting........ by Randy Bahler #5540.6.1 |
| I'm just "lost" in the past by Joe Hohmann #5540.7 |
| I like models of American cars, primarily from the 1960's as far back as I can find them. by David Holcombe #5540.8 |
| I think for me, it IS about history. I collect mostly N. American cars and trucks from 1930's-1964 by Randall Olson #5540.8.1 |
| Randall / I agree with you that....... by Randy Bahler #5540.8.1.1 |
| I started collecting toy cars as a kid, and then my first real car... by Karl Schnelle #5540.9 |
| Karl Alfa by Shel Platt #5540.9.1 |
| In 2005, they said it was 2007, in 2006, they said ... :-) (EOM) by Karl Schnelle #5540.9.1.1 |
| Actually, it looks like it will happen this time by John Kuvakas #5540.9.1.1.1 |
| Karl, by Shel Platt #5540.9.1.1.2 |
| Wow - sign me up! (EOM) by Karl Schnelle #5540.9.1.1.2.1 |
| Pic: That Berea Coupe is a killer! by John Kuvakas #5540.9.1.1.2.1.1 |
| Alfa in the USA. I'm very surprised ! I think the market by Leon Thorsell #5540.9.1.1.2.2 |
| As a 40 year Alfa fan and owner by Stuart Schaller #5540.9.1.2 |
| My buying decision is always based on.... by John Kuvakas #5540.10 |
| I must agree, ... by Martjin den Dekker #5540.10.1 |
| Martjin, The great thing about your collection is the...... by Randy Bahler #5540.10.1.1 |
| What they would learn about me is that I can't find anything... (EOM) by John Kuvakas #5540.10.1.1.1 |
| Funny - That's the complete opposite from me! Nice to see some diversity here! :-) (EOM) by Karl Schnelle #5540.10.2 |
| My first interest is the history but from a production focus by Chris Sweetman #5540.10.3 |
| If I can't have the current 1:1 of my dreams, 1:43 will often do. (EOM) by Ed Glorius #5540.11 |
| One more point re: Minichamps, et al by Harvey Goranson #5540.11.1 |
| Thanks to Randy for starting this fascinating thread! (EOM) by Randall Olson #5540.12 |
| FYI - Precision Miniatures Corvette (pics) by David Holcombe #5539 |
| PM Corvette by Stuart Schaller #5539.1 |
| PM Corvette by Shel Platt #5539.1.1 |
| These were available as kit or 'factory' built, by Harvey Goranson #5539.1.1.1 |
| Here's the story on the PM Corvette by Gene Parrill #5539.2 |
| Thank you, Gene. I appreciate the information. (EOM) by David Holcombe #5539.2.1 |
| Yes, I remember that split line. (EOM) by Harvey Goranson #5539.2.1.1 |
| British cars, a great deal. I've posted before how much I by Leon Thorsell #5538 |
| Hi Leon I have some Vanguards that were 'Made ... by Chris Sweetman #5538.1 |
| Has anyone talked with Jeff Bray, Jr. (Diecast Miniatures) lately? by Dick Browne #5537 |
| Haven't got his newspaper list in years... (EOM) by Karl Schnelle #5537.1 |
| Dick:Re Jeff Bray by Gregory Gunn #5537.2 |
| Greg, I also consider him a friend and would like to hear from him. by Dick Browne #5537.2.1 |
| PICS Two latest from Neo Scale Models. by Dick Browne #5536 |
| As Pastor Kuvakas said a day or two ago, 'drool'. (EOM) by Harvey Goranson #5536.1 |
| Dick, do you have these models? Is that gold one as nice as it looks? (EOM) by John Kuvakas #5536.2 |
| gold porsche by Martjin den Dekker #5536.2.1 |
| Flaws can be edited out of an image in something ...... by Chris Sweetman #5536.2.1.1 |
| You are fortunate I have NO stores where I can see them. by Dick Browne #5536.2.1.1.1 |
| Well Dick Britain has always been known as a paradise .... by Chris Sweetman #5536.2.1.1.1.1 |
| No, I don't have them, they don't even fit my broad collecting spectrum. (EOM) by Dick Browne #5536.2.2 |
| If anybody is still looking for the MMQ 1922 Packard, Dominion just lowered the price on their van.. by Dillon Taylor #5535 |
| PIC: Brooklin posted the first (early) pic of the 1959 Studebaker Lark... by Dillon Taylor #5534 |
| Dillon the BRK is a 1959, the HT is a 1962, is that enough difference? (EOM) by Dick Browne #5534.1 |
| Studebaker experts: How different was the '59 Lark from the '62 Lark? Thanks. (EOM) by Dillon Taylor #5534.1.1 |
| PICS You judge Dillon. No problem for me, I buy all BRK's. by Dick Browne #5534.1.1.1 |
| Note the grille differences in Dick's pics, by Harvey Goranson #5534.1.1.1.1 |
| A 59 sedan is more representative of the Larks than a face-lifted 62 convert. Where's Mr. Ed? (EOM) by Frank Racibozynski #5534.2 |
| Anyone attending the Hilton Head (SC) Concours d'Elegance? by Dick Browne #5533 |
| Slideshow: American Muscle by John Kuvakas #5532 |
| That's a varied and well-chosen by Mike DeTorrice #5532.1 |
| Victory 1941 Cadillac models.......... by richard dube #5531 |
| Mr. dube, the Victory '41 Caddies, IMO, are some of the best 1/43s. I have... by Dillon Taylor #5531.1 |
| Do they compare well with their 1940 Buick Super Sedan? (EOM) by richard dube #5531.1.1 |
| The Victory Caddies are better than the Buick. (EOM) by Dillon Taylor #5531.1.1.1 |
| Nostalgia Miniatures............. by richard dube #5530 |
| They are long out of business. (EOM) by Dick Browne #5530.1 |
| Nostalgic miniatures by Martjin den Dekker #5530.2 |
| I do have one Nostalgic Miniatures model. by Dick Browne #5530.2.1 |
| I seem to recall these were sold mainly by MTI out of Massachucetts by Harvey Goranson #5530.2.1.1 |
| Harvey, the MTI name rings a bell. Do you recall who it was? (EOM) by Dick Browne #5530.2.1.1.1 |
| Was it Bob Brennan? (EOM) by Harvey Goranson #5530.2.1.1.1.1 |
| You may be right, the name sounds familiar. (EOM) by Dick Browne #5530.2.1.1.1.1.1 |
| Yes, it was Bob Brennan (EOM) by Gene Parrill #5530.2.1.1.1.1.1.1 |
| Nostalgic miniatures kits by Shel Platt #5530.2.2 |
| D and D ID'ed my Tekno Packard as pre-war (thanks!), what about these? [pics] by Karl Schnelle #5529 |
| Great models and photos! Isn't the pale green one a Mercury though? (EOM) by John Roberts #5529.1 |
| The label is on top of the photo - so one question is the green one a Merc? Looks like it to me? (EOM) by Karl Schnelle #5529.1.1 |
| Your great Tekno vehicles: (pic) by David Holcombe #5529.2 |
| Could be a French Ford, later sold as a Simca Vedette. by Dick Browne #5529.2.1 |
| I think Dick's on the right track. It was going to be a small car for the US market, but got shelved (EOM) by Frank Racibozynski #5529.2.1.1 |
| Ford Vedette - very Mercury in the mid-section. I've always by John Roberts #5529.2.1.1.1 |
| I consulted an even higher power than Karl on this, by Harvey Goranson #5529.3 |
| Harvey, you have forced me to my archives. by Dick Browne #5529.3.1 |
| Well Dick you are correct on the Mercury number by Harvey Goranson #5529.3.1.1 |
| You are both right - Mercury is 429, 440, 482, 483 by Karl Schnelle #5529.3.1.1.1 |
| Karl - What's the new Tekno bible? (EOM) by Harvey Goranson #5529.3.1.1.1.1 |
| All are listed in the publication I have ................. by Chris Sweetman #5529.3.1.1.1.2 |
| Yep - same couple have published 4 versions... by Karl Schnelle #5529.3.1.1.1.2.1 |
| Karl, my book cost me 2 quid! He he! (EOM) by Chris Sweetman #5529.3.1.1.1.2.1.1 |
| and converting to US$, the latest cost me 100x that!!! (EOM) by Karl Schnelle #5529.3.1.1.1.2.1.1.1 |
| 731, 732, 733 Buick/Dodge = same casting, just different wheels by Karl Schnelle #5529.3.1.2 |
| Very interesting replicas, Karl ! Thanks for those by Mike DeTorrice #5529.4 |
| For those who like the YatMing '49 Cadillac convertible by Joe Hohmann #5528 |
| looking for DM 1960 impala sports coupe copper color by Dariush Kamali #5527 |
| Sorry,,,I had to post it on 1:24!!! (EOM) by Dariush Kamali #5527.1 |
| I heard from Dean Paolucci at DMP Studios. by Dick Browne #5526 |
| Please note: multiple 1:43 auctions ending tonight (EOM) by Max Paransky #5525 |
| And a lot of nice cars they are, too. I am surprised that there hasn't by Richard Thompson #5525.1 |
| If you re-list them Max, consider bigger pictures, out of the box. by Dick Browne #5525.2 |
| I agree, Dick. I think one would have to be familiar with these in by Richard Thompson #5525.2.1 |
| Also, Max, you might want to think about accepting paypal. (EOM) by Dillon Taylor #5525.2.2 |
| Please note: Paypal is specified as one of the payment.. by Max Paransky #5525.2.2.1 |
| Thanks for clarifying! (EOM) by Dillon Taylor #5525.2.2.1.1 |
| Picture size... by Max Paransky #5525.2.3 |
| Pics: Photo Essay - Norev Cadillac XLR by John Kuvakas #5524 |
| Wow John, that's one worth buying if just for the filp-top feature. by Tom Gibson #5524.1 |
| I agree John. I love my XLR (1:43). Where did you get the license plate? (EOM) by Lloyd Mecca #5524.2 |
| Thanks, guys. The plate was on the car when I opened the pkg. (EOM) by John Kuvakas #5524.2.1 |
| Mine too! What I like is the almost scale appearance of the metallic paint. (EOM) by Harvey Goranson #5524.2.1.1 |
| Yes, they did a pretty good job on it. I really appreciate it when I see that attention to detail. (EOM) by John Kuvakas #5524.2.1.1.1 |
| 4 horsepower Matchbox - something different by David Holcombe #5523 |
| 1940s Teknos for David H... by Karl Schnelle #5522 |
| Great collection, Karl. Were they actually made in the 40's? (EOM) by John Kuvakas #5522.1 |
| DK was liberated in 1945, so wooden toy production was switched to diecast by Karl Schnelle #5522.1.1 |
| Great cars, Karl. Also fine pictures. Love the Packard! (EOM) by David Holcombe #5522.2 |
| Hey experts! Is this really a 1947 Packard? pic by Karl Schnelle #5522.2.1 |
| Looks more like a 1937-8. (EOM) by Dick Browne #5522.2.1.1 |
| Based on the Packard 110, probably (pic). I agree with Dick that by David Holcombe #5522.2.1.2 |
| Thanks - I assume Tekno cast an old ~1937 car post-war as they were still on the street in 1947 (EOM) by Karl Schnelle #5522.2.1.2.1 |
| Using the same reference in Post No. 5529.3 above, by Harvey Goranson #5522.2.1.2.1.1 |
| Anyone seen Minichamps Bentley Royal Car? by John Roberts #5521 |
| Would you briefly explain pound, quid, pence etc. to us? (EOM) by John Kuvakas #5521.1 |
| Easy...you have dollars, or bucks, we have pounds or quids! by John Roberts #5521.1.1 |
| What about "bob"; Is this the same as "quid" (or "bucks" to us Yanks)? by Dillon Taylor #5521.1.1.1 |
| "bob" is/was slang for one old shilling - one of the pre-decimal UK coins by Stephen Jenkins #5521.1.1.1.1 |
| Pic: Sometimes I just can't help myself.... by John Kuvakas #5521.1.1.1.1.1 |
| OK John, "What About Bob?" (EOM) by Frank Racibozynski #5521.1.1.1.1.1.1 |
| I don't give a plug shilling....... (EOM) by John Kuvakas #5521.1.1.1.1.1.1.1 |
| Thanks, John. BTW, I agree about the 'party line' (EOM) by John Kuvakas #5521.1.1.2 |
| Years ago "quid" by Stuart Schaller #5521.1.2 |
| I think I'm getting a headache..... by John Kuvakas < |