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Not much more can be said about this new (8/2002) model from DM, that our club member, Steve Massaro, hasn't pointed out in his 8/26/02 Collectors Comments. He's spot-on in his assessment. The model looks rich, to my eyes, in Ermine White, set off so nicely by the red bucket seats and moveable sun visors. This color was the most popular seller that year with 3,178 units sold. Danbury was even thoroughly accurate in giving us the white wheels and medium-wide whitewall tires, whereas the '62 sported the thin whites. The model carries the nuance of differences between DM's 1962 model and this one as they appeared in 1:1 scale. But the most notable change, as Steve points out, is the change to the internal door hinge, eliminating the dreaded dogleg version.
Of course, as Steve notes, the correct engine for '61 is the 283 cube small block, this one carburetored rather than the FI version on the '62 model. The same great features are here as on the earlier diecast, working antenna, operational suspension, lift-out trunk mat and tire, high detailing on emblems, chassis and interior. The photoetched parts include seat belt ends and wipers and now a grille insert in lieu of the black-painted plastic of the '62. The fit is precise and the paint applied richly. I had trouble at first, keeping the doors fully closed, but after opening and closing them several times to set and smooth the internal working parts, they fit snug and straight. So, too, does the hard top. In place, it looks remarkably correct in fit and stance.
The overall image is very, very appealing and the model is a must have for those of us that collect this American icon. Although it may not be in the same tech league as the new '63 Pro Mod, which is in a 'whole other' stratosphere, it is well detailed out and carefully finished. DM, job well done! The issue price is $115.
(08/27/2002)
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