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PIC: ready for the snow. by Dick Johnson #42764

PIC: Didn't know where else to park. by Dick Johnson #42763

PIC: 58 Ford assembly line, neat picture by Dick Johnson #42762

Fairfield Mint by Rick Verhotz #42761

Fairfield Mint is NOT A MINT they repackage other manufacturers products & charge high prices. by David Hosea #42761.1

I've always thought Fairfield was a mint too. They are listed in the by George Schire #42761.1.1

NO.......they have done the same as resalers with their own LE... by Richard Dube #42761.1.1.1

George they are a Retail Catalog Company. They produce nothing I am aware of only use other mfg. by David Hosea #42761.1.1.2

Delahaye is here. It is OK. Beautiful (EOM) by John Rafert #42760

Mine Too! (EOM) by David Hosea #42760.1

PICS - 1:24 by Larry Hooper #42759

PICs - 1:1 - Classics and Chrome Car show - 2012 - Pics by Bill Juffernbruch.... by Jerry Gorsuch #42758

Neat shots. What a change in just seven years! (EOM) by Gene Herman #42758.1

That '56 is beeeeauteeeful!!! Any pix of the '58 Custom 300 next to it? (EOM) by Steve Kiraly #42758.2

Nope, I have what Bill took & it's not there...... (EOM) by Jerry Gorsuch #42758.2.1

PIC (1:1) - The 'new' show car of the day....05-16-12.... by Jerry Gorsuch #42757

Love that car. (EOM) by Frank Kocour #42757.1

+1 (EOM) by Bill Willard #42757.1.1

YEAH !! Love it x100! And I loved the concept from a few years back. (EOM) by Steve Jacobs #42757.2

Always been better looking than the Nomad we got from Chevrolet. (EOM) by George Schire #42757.3

PICS - I saw a remake of the car "On the Road Again"... by Marlowe Johnson #42757.4

I really don't care for the look of this one, too chopped & long???? (EOM) by Jerry Gorsuch #42757.4.1

I think Steve Kiraly told me they're made in Texas. That would explain BIG! :-) (EOM) by Marlowe Johnson #42757.4.1.1

The one I posted is an individuals build....... (EOM) by Jerry Gorsuch #42757.4.1.1.1

The Kit is built in Boring, OREGON they are incredible, $80K for the kit w/o eng/trans by David Hosea #42757.4.1.1.2

Cool! Are you going to pull the trigger? (EOM) by Marlowe Johnson #42757.4.1.1.2.1

I don't think so. A lot of work and a runner is $125,000.00 No Thanks! (EOM) by David Hosea #42757.4.1.1.2.1.1

One of a few towns aptly named! (EOM) by Paul Clow #42757.4.1.1.2.2

I think the car in your pix is one of the kits manufactured by Superior Glass Works from Oregon..... by Gene Herman #42757.4.2

True Gene, It is Superior Glass. They are Beautiful & it was always my Dream but now at 70 I don't by David Hosea #42757.4.2.1

This one is in New Orleans, (or was in 2008). by David Applebaum #42757.5

An enormous project that yielded great results. Nice one, Jer. (EOM) by Gene Herman #42757.6

Packard Auto Plant. by Brian Cox #42756

Thanks, such a sad ending to a great era in auto production. (EOM) by Robert Mason #42756.1

Sad is living through something like this - literally. by Thomas Struckman #42756.1.1

Thomas, you add a human perspective... by Robert Jacobs #42756.1.1.1

Pretty sad. Can't help wondering what would have happened if Packard had found the means to stay by Frank Kocour #42756.2

Frank, I will always wonder how things might have been different if by Brian Laurance #42756.2.1

VERY SAD!!!!!!!!!!! by Phil Realmuto #42756.2.1.1

Curtiss Wright did not help either they only wanted to bury the Korean war profits they had. (EOM) by David Hosea #42756.2.1.2

Always an interesting discussion... by Robert Jacobs #42756.2.2

and that excellent book also goes into a discussion of George Mason's long term plan to by Tom Joyce #42756.2.2.1

Was it George Romney who scuttled it? maybe Nash/Hudson but James Nance did the SP thing. (EOM) by David Hosea #42756.2.2.1.1

Good recommendation, Robert. I just ordered the Ward book. Thanks. (EOM) by David Holcombe #42756.2.2.2

It is all so very sad; I've been there and wondered what if. (EOM) by Christopher Moroni #42756.3

PICS 1:1 - Wednesday by Larry Hooper #42755

A very sharp looking Torino. (EOM) by George Schire #42755.1

Best thing is that it's a driver! (EOM) by Marlowe Johnson #42755.2

Marlowe, why do you think this Torino is a driver? Just curious. (EOM) by Terry Daly #42755.2.1

A trailer queen usually has ultra clean engine compartment components. For example,... by Marlowe Johnson #42755.2.1.1

Your probably right Marlowe by Phil Realmuto #42755.2.1.1.1

Thanks for the education. You have a good eye, Marlowe. (EOM) by Terry Daly #42755.2.1.1.2

PICS 1:1 - Wednesday #2 by Larry Hooper #42754

Grrrrrrrrrrr...monster looking. Really like it! (EOM) by George Schire #42754.1

I always thought the shaker hood scoops of that era was so cool! (EOM) by Marlowe Johnson #42754.2

Nice... Red light on the dash, is that the 'launch angle' warning light? ... :o)) ... (EOM) by Jerry Gorsuch #42754.3

Can anyone please explain why I'm not able to see some of the pics? (EOM) by Steve Jacobs #42754.4

Steve I get this sometimes when I hurry the scroll before all the pics are loaded. by Larry Hooper #42754.4.1

Thanks Larry! Usually my mouth is faster than my fingers! They were all there now. (EOM) by Steve Jacobs #42754.4.1.1

1:1PICs - 2 cars, same year, same class, same color. Vote... by Steve Kiraly #42753

OLDS, no contest if you drove them. (EOM) by Dan Vincent #42753.1

Id love it without driving it...LOL (but know cuz I drove my sisters 53 S88 conv.) (EOM) by Ron Dietrich #42753.1.1

Olds (EOM) by Ed Stutz #42753.2

Oldsmobile. (EOM) by Evan Morgan #42753.3

Olds. (EOM) by don mault #42753.4

The Olds. (EOM) by Gene Mills #42753.5

OLDS!!!! (EOM) by Randy Charles #42753.6

Olds....would love to have them both in 1:24. (EOM) by John Bono #42753.7

Oldsmobile . (EOM) by Douglas Ford #42753.8

DeSoto (EOM) by Bruce Parsons #42753.9

Perhaps the toughest choice to date Steve. Love both! But Olds by the thinnest of margins. by George Schire #42753.10

Oldsmobile. (EOM) by Brian Cox #42753.11

Olds (EOM) by Larry Hooper #42753.12

Olds. (EOM) by Frank Kocour #42753.13

OLDSMOBILE (EOM) by Ron Dietrich #42753.14

Olds (EOM) by Marlowe Johnson #42753.15

DeSoto=Hemi (EOM) by Mike Carsten #42753.16

Olds, reluctantly. Mopars were a bit stodgy at the time. (EOM) by Robert Mason #42753.17

Yes, the 1955 Chrysler 300 was the first "Performance" Chrysler product. by Dan Vincent #42753.17.1

Olds (EOM) by Bill Willard #42753.18

Olds.... (EOM) by Jerry Gorsuch #42753.19

O L D S ! (EOM) by David Hosea #42753.20

Oldsmobile! Ya happy George??? ;) LOL (EOM) by Phil Realmuto #42753.21

LOL Phil...your voting or not voting for the Olds is of no matter to me. Everyone is different. by George Schire #42753.21.1

Oldsmobile (EOM) by Pete Rovero #42753.22

For style - the Olds. For it's first year with a Hemi - the DeSoto (EOM) by Gene Herman #42753.23

Though I know I'm probably in the smallest of minorities on this one, I confess that I've by George Schire #42753.23.1

Olds! (EOM) by James Sears #42753.24

DeSoto !!! (EOM) by George Whittet #42753.25

(PIC) Here's one you don't see every day.....come to think of it, I've never seen one.... by john engelman #42752

Where is this? (EOM) by Chang Lu #42752.1

This pic was taken at the LeMay Home in Tacoma, Washington in the Lincoln Room......... by john engelman #42752.1.1

Thank you John (EOM) by Chang Lu #42752.1.1.1

Interesting way to display the cars. (EOM) by Pete Rovero #42752.1.1.2

PIC (1:1) Sure is, John. I've only seen one, and it was more than 20 years ago. If it's a LeBaron... by Gene Herman #42752.2

business has to be pretty good if your driving that in 1937 (EOM) by jay walsh #42752.2.1

I do believe there's a V12 beneath the hood. Thanks John. (EOM) by John Bono #42752.3

PIC (1:1) - The 'new' show car of the day....05-15-12.... by Jerry Gorsuch #42751

I still want a description of every car in the room Jerr..........LOL.... Great shots! (EOM) by john engelman #42751.1

pic - OK John, but you match 'em up. I only do it once... by Jerry Gorsuch #42751.1.1

I'm patiently waiting for DM to do the '66. This one would be just fine. (EOM) by Gene Mills #42751.2

Ahh.... the leader of the pack. (EOM) by John Bono #42751.3

Did any of you see that video of the Lamborghini driver by Mark Millar #42750

VIDEO - Mark, is this the one? by Marlowe Johnson #42750.1

Yes it is. Sure would hate to be the driver of that one. Thanks Marlowe (EOM) by Mark Millar #42750.1.1

Too much power, too LITTLE SKILLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! by Phil Realmuto #42750.1.2

Guess it doesn't take brains to own & crash expensive cars... IDIOT.... (EOM) by Jerry Gorsuch #42750.2

(VIDEO) Here's one for ya................ by john engelman #42749

LINK....Fascinat(ion)ing, John. And the diecast version, proving once again that there's at least... by Gene Herman #42749.1

".... his boy Elroy!" (EOM) by Marlowe Johnson #42749.2

The great American 2-door hardtop, 1967 edition, Pt. XIX: Buick Riviera (PICS) by Brian Laurance #42748

Beautiful! These don't get the respect they deserve. Very classy by Douglas Ford #42748.1

I agree entirely, Doug, but the plus side is that you can still find good examples for reasonable... by Gene Herman #42748.1.1

Pic: Other than the tires, that first one is a twin to mine. by David Applebaum #42748.2

David, wow! Thanks for sharing that great photo. I posted this color by Brian Laurance #42748.2.1

That is an absolutely beautiful car! I've always liked the gold color that you've shown. (EOM) by Steve Jacobs #42748.2.1.1

David..that is one heck of a beautiful car you sold! May I ask why? (EOM) by Steve Jacobs #42748.2.2

Steve: Simple answer .... money! (EOM) by David Applebaum #42748.2.2.1

David..btw, what happened to the Riviera script on the fenders? (EOM) by Steve Jacobs #42748.2.2.1.1

Looks like a GORGEOUS example, David. If it was mine, I woulda kept it and sold the Merc, LOL! (EOM) by Gene Herman #42748.2.3

Beautiful car! (EOM) by Marlowe Johnson #42748.2.4

Yeah, Brian, those are some real beauties. A great example of how a vinyl top can drastically...... by Gene Herman #42748.3

Interesting observation, Gene. Vinyl roofs often get a bum rap as we look by Brian Laurance #42748.3.1

I noticed, and like, that on the vinyl topped Rivies they have a nice looking 'R' script added by Steve Jacobs #42748.3.1.1

Steve, you're exactly right, and I like that too! (EOM) by Brian Laurance #42748.3.1.1.1

Wonderful design! Those lines just flow! Whatever happened to design??? (EOM) by Randy Charles #42748.4

Brian, was traveling and just got to enjoy your complete '67 2dr. hardtop series. Thank you. (EOM) by Terry Daly #42748.5

Beautiful Riviera pics! Thanks for posting this! (EOM) by Anthony Cox #42748.6

PIC: This sports car is really something to see. by Dick Johnson #42747

You can say that Dick! Wonder if all that water is good for the calipers, discs, and pads......... (EOM) by john engelman #42747.1

It's for sale. $250K. Here's a video of it. by Frank Kocour #42747.2

VERY James Bond! (EOM) by Phil Realmuto #42747.2.1

PIC: Neat picture of 58 Impala. by Dick Johnson #42746

Oh....Wow....Thanks bunches. (EOM) by Patty Henderson #42746.1

Looks sharp, even with the Olds hubcap......vanishing Americana....barbershops, cigar & mag stores, by john engelman #42746.2

LOL John...I noticed that Olds hubcap too.. :) (EOM) by George Schire #42746.3

DM: Please take note how far down the spare tire well does NOT stick down! by Thomas Struckman #42746.4

Agreed, Tom. I think the CMW Impala is better than DM's.... by Patty Henderson #42746.4.1

So if my owl ever needs a haircut.....great pic, Dick. (EOM) by Gene Herman #42746.5

1:1 PIC: DM did this one as a 2-door hardtop.. by John Bono #42745

It is beautiful, but the amber parking lights are not correct. (EOM) by Charles Valosio #42745.1

PICS - 1:24 by Larry Hooper #42744

From day one, I've always tried to understand and like the styling of the '67 Charger. by George Schire #42744.1

George, I feel as you do with regard to the styling. And of course Larry’s pics are great. (EOM) by John Bono #42744.1.1

George I agree with everything you said. While I'm lukewarm by Bob Jackman #42744.1.2

Like it or not I think this is the finest Mopar muscle car DM by Christopher Novak #42744.2

I just missed out on this one. Ordered it and was told, all gone. (EOM) by Sal Lomma #42744.2.1

WOW a first we're all in agreement here!!!!!! by Phil Realmuto #42744.3

The great American 2-door hardtop, 1967 edition: Pt. XVIII, Pontiac Grand Prix (PICS) by Brian Laurance #42743

The 67 GP is one of my most favorite 60's cars! by Phil Realmuto #42743.1

Phil, I was surprised that you did not comment on the '67 Thunderbird by Brian Laurance #42743.1.1

Been there done that! LOLOL I own one still so why comment on it by Phil Realmuto #42743.1.1.1

Sorry, Phil, I meant when I posted a bunch of '67 T-Bird photos last week. I knew by Brian Laurance #42743.1.1.1.1

Oh I must have missed the Birds sorry! by Phil Realmuto #42743.1.1.1.1.1

They were and still are beautiful cars. I love the white one with the Rally II's (EOM) by Gene Mills #42743.2

I had forgotten how many different style of wheels by Robert Lawhn #42743.3

Love those GP's also! And every one of those cars in the line-up. (EOM) by Steve Jacobs #42743.3.1

The '65-68 Grand Prixs were very elegant and look best fully dressed with skirts and white walls IMO (EOM) by Pete Rovero #42743.4

My least favorite GP, but that's like saying money is my least favorite paper.I love all GPs. (EOM) by Steve Kiraly #42743.5

Hey Steve. You should steal that last pic and put it to a vote. (EOM) by Tom Joyce #42743.5.1

Here is what i did by John Munro #42742

Great story! I really like the "she who has the power" part! (EOM) by Marlowe Johnson #42742.1

Similar to Horace Rumpole's Wife Hilda, aka "She Who Must Be Obeyed" (EOM) by Ed Stutz #42742.1.1

Aaaah... the late great Leo McKern. That was a great series. (EOM) by Richard Sufficool #42742.1.1.1

Never Plead Guilty, Rich (EOM) by Ed Stutz #42742.1.1.1.1

Great story by Raffi Minasian #42742.2

PICS 1:1 - Tuesday by Larry Hooper #42741

I think I'm in love. :) Love the color too! (EOM) by George Schire #42741.1

Truly beautiful body!!! I had a '72! (EOM) by Randy Charles #42741.2

Nice but im partial to the 69 Olds Cutlass and 442 by Phil Realmuto #42741.3

Beautiful restoration, but not fond of the so called "factory markings" under the hood. (EOM) by Pete Rovero #42741.4

I agree Pete ! Some "original" factory details are better omitted by Phil Realmuto #42741.4.1

Had a 69 442 Holiday coupe in gold/brown vinyl top and redlines. Loved that car. (EOM) by Sal Lomma #42741.5

I see a Hurst/Olds badge on the trunk lid but it's not a Hurst/Olds. (EOM) by Larry Hall #42741.6

Larry if the car was equiped with a hurst shifter by James Sears #42741.6.1

Thank you, James. (EOM) by Larry Hall #42741.6.1.1

This makes me miss my Jade Gold (actually green) 68 442 coupe (EOM) by James Sears #42741.7

PICS 1:1 - Tuesday #2 by Larry Hooper #42740

This car describes mean. Me likes! (EOM) by George Schire #42740.1

Hehe, now THIS is imaginative! (EOM) by Marlowe Johnson #42740.2

Bitchin' man! (EOM) by Randy Charles #42740.3

Absolutely beautiful. 1974 ??? Custom I believe. by Bruce Parsons #42740.4

Right you are. That's why I called it "imaginative." (EOM) by Marlowe Johnson #42740.4.1

1:1 PICs - 2 cars, same year, same class, same color. Vote... by Steve Kiraly #42739

Carillac by a mile. Love the Packard's hood ornament though. LOL. (EOM) by Douglas Ford #42739.1

Caddy gets my vote but I love the Packard too. (EOM) by John Bono #42739.2

Packard (EOM) by rodger marley #42739.3

Packard. (EOM) by Brian Cox #42739.4

Got to go with the Packard. (EOM) by Evan Morgan #42739.5

Caddy (EOM) by Larry Hooper #42739.6

Packard.......don't like the shape of the Cadillac windshield (EOM) by John Munro #42739.7

Packard (EOM) by Ed Stutz #42739.8

Not a fan, and neveer was of either of them. But an edge to the Caddy. Both though are UGLY! (EOM) by George Schire #42739.9

+1 (EOM) by Pete Rovero #42739.9.1

Caddy (EOM) by Bill Willard #42739.10

Cadillac! (EOM) by Sal Lomma #42739.11

Caddy (EOM) by Robert Mason #42739.12

Caddy (EOM) by Marlowe Johnson #42739.13

Neither. I suppose they were stepping stones to the fifties and sixties cars. (EOM) by Randy Charles #42739.14

Caddy but like both. (EOM) by Gene Mills #42739.15

I'm happy to say; TOO OLD FOR ME. lol The Packard. (EOM) by Bruce Parsons #42739.16

Ask the man who owns one - The P A C K A R D ! (EOM) by David Hosea #42739.17

With regrets, Cadillac... by Robert Jacobs #42739.18

Cadillac (EOM) by James Sears #42739.19

I love the bathtub. That Packard design defines unique. (EOM) by Tom Joyce #42739.20

Cadillac (EOM) by Charles Valosio #42739.21

Packard (EOM) by George Whittet #42739.22

PACKARD.... Sorry for yelling, wanted DM to hear me.... (EOM) by Jerry Gorsuch #42739.23

Cadillac, first year for the OHV V8. Big upgrade for luxury power. (EOM) by Dan Vincent #42739.24

Caddy (EOM) by Ron Dietrich #42739.25

What would you do ? by Thomas Talevich #42738

I’d try for a replacement if one’s available . . . by George Whittet #42738.1

For me I think it would depend on the type of damage. I can certainly fix by Steve Jacobs #42738.2

As far as I understand with all the detailed parameters.... by Richard Dube #42738.3

That's a good suggestion Richard. A model I recently purchased had a paint issue and I didn't think by Steve Jacobs #42738.3.1

Thomas your post is vague. If I knew the model and what was wrong by Phil Realmuto #42738.4

Thomas, I sure hope it isn't the New Club car from Automodello. Just reading they have a few problem by David Hosea #42738.5

Thanks for all the answers by Thomas Talevich #42738.5.1

Thanks for the info. That sounds like an awful lot of damage. Hope you're new one's perfect! (EOM) by Steve Jacobs #42738.5.1.1

I've dealth with them before too and they're great no problem by Phil Realmuto #42738.5.1.2

I'd contact the seller and offer to fix it myself, but, by Douglas Ford #42738.6

That was my first reaction , see my post above (EOM) by Thomas Talevich #42738.6.1

I'm thinking along the same lines as Douglas Ford. If that doesn't pan out, guess you live with it. (EOM) by George Schire #42738.6.2

PIC: One bad 63 Corvette by Dick Johnson #42737

PIC: A tribute to Carroll Shelby by Dick Johnson #42736

WOW I didnt know he was almost 90!!! (EOM) by Phil Realmuto #42736.1

Received the 1939 Delahaye. Beautiful car. Does it come with any paperwork? I could find none. (EOM) by Jeff Sherrod #42735

In a 5"" by 10" red envelope that was in between the box and box sleeve should.... by Jerry Gorsuch #42735.1

Thank you Jerry. I doubled and tripled checked. MIne did not have an envelope. I will write to get . (EOM) by Jeff Sherrod #42735.1.1

Where are the numbers to show what order of production you have? (EOM) by Anthony Cox #42735.2

PICs - 1:1 - Classics and Chrome Car show - 2012 - Pics by Bill Juffernbruch.... by Jerry Gorsuch #42734

Three class "A" rides. Thanx, guys. (EOM) by Gene Herman #42734.1

Yes! I especially love the '41 Caddy. (EOM) by John Bono #42734.2

PICS - 1/24 VW Jetta by Chang Lu #42733

Looks like it's a 4x4 Jetta! (EOM) by Steve Jacobs #42733.1

LOL (EOM) by Chang Lu #42733.1.1

PICS - On the road again.... and just when I thought I pretty much seen everything! by Marlowe Johnson #42732

Wow, Marlowe, that's a rare piece even within the vintage racing fraternity. And a great story,..... by Gene Herman #42732.1

Boy ain't that the truth. Awesome. Wonder if it's the original or a replica? (EOM) by Tom Ciryak #42732.1.1

Great story Marlowe, and I enjoyed the drive too. :) (EOM) by George Schire #42732.2

Got my Epidural today, back feels "GREAAAAT"! (EOM) by john engelman #42731

Been there, done that. BUT......... by Thomas Struckman #42731.1

OUCH? Hope you continue to feel good, John. (EOM) by Gene Herman #42731.2

Boy or girl? LOL (EOM) by John Ryan #42731.3

Man You guys are Cruel! LOL Boy or Girl? Epidural, think that is a spinal block. What is it DOC? B,G by David Hosea #42731.3.1

Epidural (EOM) by Joe Libricz #42731.3.1.1

That's a Diecast Term meaning a combination of parts to make another style of Diecast! LOL (EOM) by David Hosea #42731.3.1.1.1

Epidurel (Steriod?) injections by John Black #42731.4

Thanks guys for the kind words..........John, I am sorry to hear about your situation. Fortunately, by john engelman #42731.4.1

Selling Collection by Rick Verhotz #42730

I would like to see a list if you can, thank's. (EOM) by Dick Johnson #42730.1

ME too! (EOM) by john engelman #42730.1.1

Me 2..... (EOM) by Jerry Gorsuch #42730.1.2

Contact Legacy Motors at the Link Above -- They Buy Entire Collections (EOM) by Ed Stutz #42730.2

Try Vinnie at phillymint.com (EOM) by don mault #42730.3

No, try Jay here: Jay@diecast.org (EOM) by John Ryan #42730.3.1

PLEASE: JAY@DIECAST.ORG TO SUPPORT THIS SITE..... by Richard Dube #42730.4

Me 3 (EOM) by Bill Juffernbruch #42730.5

Buick Car show pictures from Castle Buick-No. Riverside, Ill. by Mike Mikicic #42729

Love the mid-'50s Olds and Buicks. Thanks for sharing. (EOM) by John Bono #42729.1

50's Buicks and Oldsmobiles are to die for! (EOM) by George Schire #42729.2

I couldn't agree with you more George! And so are sooooooo many more from the Golden Age...... (EOM) by john engelman #42729.2.1

Love that '58, the Riv and the GSX. (EOM) by Gene Mills #42729.3

In a word, Mike,....."AWESOME".....thank you! (EOM) by john engelman #42729.4

Glad everyone enjoyed the pictures (EOM) by Mike Mikicic #42729.5

PICS 1:1 - Monday by Larry Hooper #42728

Another favorite....would love to have this 1:1 even as a 6 with PG. (EOM) by John Bono #42728.1

Beautiful PU and so simple and clean looking. (EOM) by Dick Johnson #42728.2

If you want an old pickup you couldn't do much better. I'd like a 350 V8 in mine. (EOM) by Dan Vincent #42728.3

PICS 1:1 - Monday #2 by Larry Hooper #42727

Excellent example would love in 1/24th. I prefer the period correct super thin white walls (EOM) by Mark Millar #42727.1

Beautiful! (EOM) by Marlowe Johnson #42727.2

I've always wondered why this one hasn't been done in 1.24. This was the car I took my drivers by George Schire #42727.3

That Toro looks naked w/o w/w's. (EOM) by Steve Jacobs #42727.4

I agree and I hate when people put white letter tires on cars like this! by Phil Realmuto #42727.4.1

Phil, what is that large cylindrical canister in the engine compartment? (EOM) by Marlowe Johnson #42727.4.1.1

Marlowe are you talking about the one on the passenger side fender apron? by Phil Realmuto #42727.4.1.1.1

Thanks Phil! The component you described is what I was referring to. by Marlowe Johnson #42727.4.1.1.1.1

Live and learn right? Yea most cars with A/C have an.... by Phil Realmuto #42727.4.1.1.1.1.1

PICS (1:1) It's Monday morning, so get back to work! Something for the truckies........... by Gene Herman #42726

Good Lord! 21 leafs plus dual coils? I bet that shook loose a lot of fillings! by Thomas Struckman #42726.1

PICS (1:1) Not just fillings, Thomas, but entire teeth I bet, LOL! I'm sure it rode alot smoother.. by Gene Herman #42726.1.1

Thanks for the pics of the Power Wagon. It's beautiful!! (EOM) by Thomas Struckman #42726.1.1.1

Trade by Bruce Vaught #42725

PIC: New Fords being unloaded from truck. Neat picture. by Dick Johnson #42724

Cool Pic, I wood imagine from the tarp it must have been for a photo shoot before introduction (EOM) by Mark Millar #42724.1

One of the slants are on backwards, LOL. (EOM) by Frank Kocour #42724.2

"Yeah, and the 8 in the prop cone is upside down. Geeez, you think they woulda caught that. (EOM) by john engelman #42724.2.1

Hey Dick, where is this ......Guam, Wake Island, Ewooh Jima, ......whatever......LOL. Cool pic! (EOM) by john engelman #42724.3

Where are they unloading this Ford, in a JUNGLE??? LOL (EOM) by Phil Realmuto #42724.4

PIC: Sub compact of the day by Dick Johnson #42723

1:1 PICs - 2 cars, same year, same class. Vote... by Steve Kiraly #42722

Has to be the Chrysler...I owned one. A real beauty. (EOM) by Alan Frank #42722.1

I agree, Cordoba with it's fine Corintian Leather. by Gene Mills #42722.2

Chrysler for me but get rid of the white mud flaps. (EOM) by John Bono #42722.3

Chrysler. (EOM) by Sal Lomma #42722.4

Like them both but also pick the Corrrrrdoba. (EOM) by Douglas Ford #42722.5

Chrysler. (EOM) by Brian Cox #42722.6

I know my taste is all in my mouth but I gotta go Cougar (EOM) by Mark Millar #42722.7

Sorry, Steve. Neither one for me today. Too new and from the "dark years" of real bad quality. (EOM) by Gene Herman #42722.8

Ditto (EOM) by Bruce Parsons #42722.8.1

Cougar (EOM) by rodger marley #42722.9

Cougar (EOM) by Larry Hooper #42722.10

The Chrysler Cordoba! (with Corinthian leather) :) (EOM) by John Peaslee #42722.11

I loved that Cordoba when it appeared. (EOM) by Frank Kocour #42722.12

Cougar (EOM) by Marlowe Johnson #42722.13

The 70's, the ugly years. Neither for me, then or now. :( (EOM) by George Schire #42722.14

M E R C U R Y - C O U G A R by Ford (EOM) by David Hosea #42722.15

Chrysler (EOM) by Ron Dietrich #42722.16

I'm a sucker for fine Corinthian leather myself... (EOM) by Robert Jacobs #42722.17

Cougar (EOM) by Randy Charles #42722.18

Cougar. A little more classy looking then the Cordoba and ... by Phil Realmuto #42722.19

Cougar, much sportier. The Cordoba was a Monte Carlo want-to-be. (EOM) by Pete Rovero #42722.20

Chrysler....hate those 5 mph bumpers..... (EOM) by john engelman #42722.21

Cougar, great car, I had one new. (EOM) by James Oxley #42722.22

Chrysler (EOM) by Charles Valosio #42722.23

I had one of those Corinthian leather Cordobas too. Gorgeous car! (EOM) by Bill Willard #42722.24

Cougar because that's what I was driving back then! Cordoba is a little more rich looking however. (EOM) by Anthony Cox #42722.25

I love the grill of the Cougar, just not the Torino attached to it. I vote Cordoba. (EOM) by Tom Joyce #42722.26

Bob Mason....Thank You for that outstanding series by don mault #42721

Yes, thank you very much. Very enjoyable. (EOM) by Sal Lomma #42721.1

Glad everyone enjoyed these. I was great to share. Photoshop for the names. by Robert Mason #42721.2

(PICS) The 1959 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer coming from Sun Star 1/18 should look by john engelman #42720

That car will look superb, John! by Jack Wells #42720.1

Great news, both the Dodge and the 60 Plymouths will be on my shelves for sure, by Dick Johnson #42720.2

I want them too! (EOM) by Steve Jacobs #42720.2.1

I always liked the 59 Dodge. I have the 1/43 American Excellence to tide me over. (EOM) by Mark Millar #42720.3

Beautiful, but not the most creative color! (EOM) by Robert Mason #42720.4

Will they be Platinum Collection models? by George Whittet #42720.5

PIC (1:1) - The 'new' show car of the day....05-14-12.... by Jerry Gorsuch #42719

Luv Pierce-Arrows...what an American Icon...thanks Jerry! (EOM) by john engelman #42719.1

BEAUTIFUL!!!!! (EOM) by don mault #42719.2

Very elegant. (EOM) by Evan Morgan #42719.3

That's a great piece, Jerry. Nice colors, too. Thanx. (EOM) by Gene Herman #42719.4

Item Numbers for the new repaints in the 2012 Anniversary Collection are by john engelman #42718

My DM rep let me know...ordered them both. (EOM) by Alan Frank #42718.1

Thanks John! Ordered the Studebaker (already have the original Ford issue) (EOM) by John Peaslee #42718.2

Dalahaye by Richard Rice #42717

I plan to seal them. (EOM) by Richard Sufficool #42717.1

Sounds like a good idea for the 'Future'.... The 2 buttons on the trunk lid.. by Jerry Gorsuch #42717.2

VIDEO - Well, it's a bit..... off subject, but it is VERY COOL! by Marlowe Johnson #42716

I remember these monsters when I was a kid. Just before they went to diesel. (EOM) by Tom Ciryak #42716.1

Me To, My grandfather worked in the Roundhouse for Santa Fe RR in San Bernardino I saw & rode a lot! by David Hosea #42716.1.1

Well.......you'll just hafta call out sick and go film it Marlowe......LOL by john engelman #42716.2

Ah yes, nothing like 1,073,900 pounds blowing by at 70+ m.p.h. to get the hair on the back of your.. by Gene Herman #42716.3

There was an even bigger one than this Challenger and that was by Bob Jackman #42716.3.1

1947 Buick ala Bojaciuk [PIC] by Richard Sufficool #42715

Astounding pics of a fabulous DM car. One of their best! (EOM) by George Schire #42715.1

Great job! You can send it back now! Seriously, nice fix and great pics! (EOM) by George Bojaciuk #42715.2

This whole series of Buicks by DM has to be the highwater by Bob Jackman #42715.3

Looking for---Franklin Mint 1930 Ford Model A (Le or not). by Alan Frank #42714

eMail sent (EOM) by David Applebaum #42714.1

Greystone Mansion Part X by Robert Mason #42713

Well done, Robert! Thanx for all the fine pix and clear labeling. With all the Bugs (including...... by Gene Herman #42713.1

Indeed, it was a true and official concours. by Robert Mason #42713.1.1

Sounds great and looks like you had perfect weather, too. Where's the mansion located? (EOM) by Gene Herman #42713.1.1.1

Gene, the mansion, aka Doheny Mansion is located about 1 block north of Sunset Blvd.... by Marlowe Johnson #42713.1.1.1.1

Thanx, Marlowe. (EOM) by Gene Herman #42713.1.1.1.1.1

Amazing pictures of amazing automobiles..... by Richard Sufficool #42713.2

My pleasure to be able to share them. Wish I had more. (EOM) by Robert Mason #42713.2.1

Fabulous show and equally fabulous photos! Thanks for doing all this for us to enjoy! (EOM) by Marlowe Johnson #42713.3

Great pics of gorgeous machines....... PIC..... by Jerry Gorsuch #42713.4

Fantastic pics Robert. Thanks so much for sharing them! (EOM) by Steve Jacobs #42713.4.1

Looks like a fantastic show. Thanks for posting your pics Robert. (EOM) by Larry Hooper #42713.5

Greystone Mansion Part IX -- Don't Miss These by Robert Mason #42712

1/43 versions by John Rafert #42712.1

WOW, doesn't that '39 (3rd pic) look like our Delahaye???? (EOM) by Jerry Gorsuch #42712.2

Cept it's a Bugatti, I would guess it used the same body & fender man though? (EOM) by David Hosea #42712.2.1

Greystone Mansion Part VIII by Robert Mason #42711

Gotta love that '53 Bentley Continental "R" ! (EOM) by Gene Herman #42711.1

Yes, something happened to the photo from the front :=) by Robert Mason #42711.1.1

Greystone Mansion Part VII by Robert Mason #42710

Not a dud in this group, Robert! That '48 Sedanet looks strangely familiar, LOL! (EOM) by Gene Herman #42710.1

Wow, that '55 Century is a beauty. (EOM) by Dan Vincent #42710.2

Greystone Mansion Part VI by Robert Mason #42709

Man, that '39 Imperial coupé is just STUNNING! (EOM) by Gene Herman #42709.1

Yes, I had never seen a '39 Imperial! (EOM) by Robert Mason #42709.1.1

PICS (1:1) Not surprising, Robert. They're very rare with only a few hundred of the coupés built.... by Gene Herman #42709.1.1.1

Prefer this color. Very striking! (EOM) by Robert Mason #42709.1.1.1.1

Love the 32 Imperial. (EOM) by Douglas Ford #42709.2

Sing along......."SEE THE USA IN YOUR CHEVROLET Laaa Laaa LaaLaa LaLa L.........America's Most by john engelman #42709.3

Greystone Mansion Part V by Robert Mason #42708

Which is precisely why the '59 Eldo Brougham was a flop. When the '60's came out, buyers could get.. by Gene Herman #42708.1

The last pic is a 59 and the one above it is a 60. Thanks for posting those.I believe there were by Douglas Ford #42708.2

Check the plates... Of the last 3, the first & third are the same car. (EOM) by Jerry Gorsuch #42708.3

ooops, you are correct! (EOM) by Robert Mason #42708.3.1

Definitly some customizing goin' on here... The 2nd pic is of a '60.... by Jerry Gorsuch #42708.4

I wish the owners had been available when I was taking the pics; having a history would be helpful. (EOM) by Robert Mason #42708.4.1

Definitely some custom Caddys. Note the hoods too. These do not open... by Marlowe Johnson #42708.4.2

Greystone Mansion Part IV by Robert Mason #42707

Greystone Mansion Part III by Robert Mason #42706

Greystone Masion Part II by Robert Mason #42705

3rd ANNUAL GREYSTONE MANSION CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE Part I by Robert Mason #42704

PIC - On the road again.... What? No way! Is that.....? by Marlowe Johnson #42703

Good going Guys! (EOM) by John Bono #42703.1

That be he........ (EOM) by Jerry Gorsuch #42703.2

Now c'mon, Marlowe, 'fess up. This couldn't just be a co-incidence, could it? (EOM) by Gene Herman #42703.3

Gene, you know it's a very small world, right? Hehe! Nah, it was staged. Tom is here in So Cal... by Marlowe Johnson #42703.3.1

Unless his car's been stolen???????? (EOM) by Gene Mills #42703.4

But the worriesome is that Nut Case behind him in the C-5 know anything about that Marlowe? LOL by David Hosea #42703.5

I DEFINITELY would not trust the person in the C5! :-) (EOM) by Marlowe Johnson #42703.5.1

AND a great breakfast it was. The best part was meeting the one and only by Tom Ciryak #42703.6

PIC: I think that I would be very upset. by Dick Johnson #42702

Upset wouldn't even begin to describe it. (EOM) by Gene Mills #42702.1

If it had those big ugly 22" rims, it's an improvement.... :o)) ... (EOM) by Jerry Gorsuch #42702.2

I agree with Jerry. :) (EOM) by George Schire #42702.3

PIC: I wonder if the guy got a ticket for this ? I think it is funny. by Dick Johnson #42701

I think the Charge is EXHIBITION of Speed! No doubt see the red lights? (EOM) by David Hosea #42701.1

A ticket? Sure....in my day...cuffs too....LOL. (EOM) by Alan Frank #42701.1.1

1:1 PICs: Speaking of '41 Caddys....... by John Bono #42700

A beautiful car in mint condition. Love the A gas ration sticker on the window. by Bob Jackman #42700.1

Ref post # 42645...I beg to differ, Franklin Mint DID offer a by Kevin Pyle #42699

Lambandi Mark II (EOM) by Chang Lu #42699.1

Some of FM's Corvettes are 'glas, too. (EOM) by George Bojaciuk #42699.2

Actually, I think the Lambandini was fiberglass not resin. (EOM) by David Applebaum #42699.3

Here you go....... by John Bono #42699.4

resin and fiberglass clarification by Raffi Minasian #42699.5

Delahaye production note by Raffi Minasian #42698

Thank-you Raffi, very nicely stated. (EOM) by Steve Jacobs #42698.1

This Bud's for......me! by Richard Sufficool #42697

I really like these. (EOM) by Dick Johnson #42697.1

"Awesome pics Rich.....couldn't agree with you more....and some amazing cars too!!" (EOM) by john engelman #42697.2

Superb pix of one of my favorites, especially the interior shots. Such great detail, down to.... by Gene Herman #42697.3

The mats/floor plates and seats fit so well.... by Richard Sufficool #42697.3.1

Tell me about it....nice shots as always Rich! by George Bojaciuk #42697.3.1.1

PICS 1:1 - Sunday by Larry Hooper #42696

Beautiful ! (EOM) by Dick Johnson #42696.1

I'll bet Don Corleone had one of these. (EOM) by Marlowe Johnson #42696.2

I think it was Lou Cabrazzi, Marlowe...LOL! (EOM) by Robert Jacobs #42696.2.1

Bob - it was Luca Brasi.....sleeping with the fishes LOL (EOM) by Ron Dietrich #42696.2.1.1

PIC (1:1)...... by Gene Herman #42696.2.1.1.1

Very nice Larry! When a CADILLAC was a CADILLAC! (EOM) by john engelman #42696.3

Just as it sits, put me down. (EOM) by George Schire #42696.4

Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful Mothers out there. I'm fortunate enough to still have mine. by Gene Mills #42695

Let me second that Gene. Time for a little payback for ALL the things, too many to think of, let by john engelman #42695.1

Amen John, Amen. (EOM) by Gene Mills #42695.1.1

PIC: fail for sure. by Dick Johnson #42694

Remeber the old commercial, put a tiger in your tank? It's tail is hanging out, lol. (EOM) by Gene Mills #42694.1

Hey, it can happen to anyone. I hate to admit it, but I did it once! But I paid for the damage. (EOM) by Robert Mason #42694.2

So many things I could say...........like........"No wonder BMW gets such go mileage ratings"....... by john engelman #42694.3

PIC: A couple of interesting pictures by Dick Johnson #42693

"VW's answer to the Mini.................luv that 2nd pic.....I wonder if that Carrier, and the bike by john engelman #42693.1

PIC - The van might be Smart-4-2 kit........ by Jerry Gorsuch #42693.2

PIC: I wish I had one of these today. by Dick Johnson #42692

LOL, since these are WCPD models, $150 and it's yours! :-) (EOM) by Marlowe Johnson #42692.1

Thanks Marlowe, I just really like this year Chevrolet, by Dick Johnson #42692.2

Cool pic Dick of these West Coast beauties.......... (EOM) by john engelman #42692.3

WCPD cars are state of the art. (EOM) by George Schire #42692.4

PIC: Figure this one out, strange by Dick Johnson #42691

Maybe he's going to make a raft out of it and float down the creek. LOL. (EOM) by Evan Morgan #42691.1

I'm sure better than being stranded in the wilderness. (EOM) by Marlowe Johnson #42691.2

Simple...He lost the wheel and used the log to drag it rather than the hub...... (EOM) by john engelman #42691.3

A Toyota in drag. (EOM) by Larry Hall #42691.4

PIC: A great picture of an old parking garage. by Dick Johnson #42690

Generates a lot of questions...........like..........how high does it go.....and by john engelman #42690.1

PIC: This is made of white gold alloy steel, 2.5 mil dollars by Dick Johnson #42689

Glad to know all the money we've spending recently on oil and gas has been well spent. (EOM) by Gene Herman #42689.1

1:1PIC: Not sure if these are factory colors but I love it regardless....... by John Bono #42688

Me too, it's gorgeous. (EOM) by Gene Mills #42688.1

I'll leave it to others who know more than me to say whether or not the colors are correct.......... by Gene Herman #42688.2

Very pretty, it may be factory, they had a combination of Castle Gray over Raven Black. by Evan Morgan #42688.3

A few months back I purchased a 1:24 Presidential Limo and by don mault #42687

They look good to me. (EOM) by Dick Johnson #42687.1

Don, you did good, now go tackle the others. You CAN do it. (EOM) by Gene Mills #42687.2

One of my favorite little touches that make a BIG difference in how a car looks. Pretty hard... by Gene Herman #42687.3

Thanks for the nice comments. (EOM) by don mault #42687.4

You did a good job. Your bravery has paid off. (EOM) by Marlowe Johnson #42687.5

Looks great Don.....keep it up! (EOM) by john engelman #42687.6

Parodon the dumb question, but I've been away...Who is manufacturing the 39 Delahaye for the club? (EOM) by Robert Scharf #42686

I believe it's Automodello (EOM) by David Angeloni #42686.1

Automodello 1938 Phantom Corsair RETIRED by Jim Cowen #42685

Congratulations, Jim, on a job well done.... by Richard Sufficool #42685.1

Automodello 1930 Cord L-29 Brooks Stevens Speedster by Jim Cowen #42685.1.1

PICS - 1:1 - My favorite Cougar. by Larry Hooper #42684

OMG! I just love it! The Cougar's always made me crazy when they came out. I wanted one so bad. by George Schire #42684.1

Wow George..when I was a Junior in HS my local L-M dealer had a used '67 Cougar by Steve Jacobs #42684.1.1

Back in 69 when I got home from Nam my Aunt wanted a new car and asked by Tom Ciryak #42684.2

Yeah, that's a right and proper beastie, Larry. I love the GT-E trim package. (EOM) by Gene Herman #42684.3

Delahaye: I put a deposit on the Delahaye on the original (not the wait list) list... by Robert Hawley #42683

Just wait, will ship out automatically. Watch your bank acct/card acct and by Jerry Gorsuch #42683.1

Thanks for the info, Jerry - I am really looking forward to this model (EOM) by Robert Hawley #42683.1.1

I advised Robert that his order is in the queue. (EOM) by Jay Olins #42683.2

Happy Mother's Day wishes to all the Mom's, wifes,etc by Phil Realmuto #42682

Danbury's Return by Dave Williams #42681

It's like getting a letter from Santa, that Christmas is coming after all. GREAT NEWS!! (EOM) by George Schire #42681.1

Did DM go some place? by Robert Jacobs #42681.2

My fingers are crossed this isn't a repeat of the FM scenario. by Marlowe Johnson #42681.3

(PIC) A recent purchase in memory of Mr. Shelby! by Ken Allen #42680

(Pic) Me too. RIP Carroll. by Gene Mills #42680.1

Unexpcted stop by UPS--A Delahaye by Robert Mason #42679

PICS 1:1 - Saturday by Larry Hooper #42678

Beautiful. Perfect color for it. (EOM) by Douglas Ford #42678.1

All I can say is OH MY !!! Beautiful car. (EOM) by Dick Johnson #42678.2

Sharp car, sharp color! (EOM) by George Schire #42678.3

(PIC) 'Texas Truck' by Ken Allen #42677

Cool pic Ken. (EOM) by Gene Mills #42677.1

Great picture. (EOM) by Dick Johnson #42677.2

Marlowe, I see in your pics of the Delahae that your model has the dots or 'snaps'.... by Jerry Gorsuch #42676

Jerry, see my reply in your original thread. (EOM) by Marlowe Johnson #42676.1

Marlowe, Does your "snaps" have some substance to them????? by Jerry Gorsuch #42676.2

Jerry on the real car there is a Trunk Locking mechanism on each side of the lid about10 inches down by David Hosea #42676.2.1

OK, Locks... That explains the 2 larger spots on the trunk lid by Jerry Gorsuch #42676.2.1.1

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