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17/04/2023 10:22 am
....just another look at my ACME (Precision Miniatures ) 1/18 1956 Chrysler St. Regis 2-dr Hardtop. This color livery was available through Danbury Mint a few years ago. Chrysler Corp. were Masters at tri-tone paint schemes. 😉 ...and of course, I love that trunk, with removable spare.... very cool! 😎
Wouldn't take much to tool up a 1956 Chrysler 300.... or how about a 1956 Desoto? (Hint, Hint ACME! 😏 😏 😏)
17/04/2023 9:33 pm
A beautiful color combination, and one I couldn't resist buying. I had already picked up the red/white & black version that was issued a few months before. Since I had "stopped" buying 1:18, I felt this was an important model to have at least one example of. I then learned of the one you've pictured, and I couldn't resist those colors. So, I guess the lesson I learned, is never say never. Sometimes a model you can't live without will always come along, LOL!
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
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17/04/2023 11:10 pm
Very true John. Throughout the years, I've discovered several replicas I just had to have (for one reason or another ). I waited a long time for this particular 1956 Chrysler.
About 15 years ago, Precision Miniatures previewed a prototype in the similar colors but different configuration-that I like even better-(Pink body, White saddle, Black top ...see pic ) but SADLY, PM folded before production could begin.
I acquired other prototype photos and an offer to actually "finish" one model for a customer (see pics ) but I never thought the model would ever be massed produced. Then of course, ACME saved the day.
My so-so pics of DM's car really don't show how truly nice it is.
PS
If you closely at that board BEHIND PM's 1956 Chrysler prototype you can see other planned-but-never-produced 1/18 cars:
-1949 Cadillac fastback.
-1958 Oldsmobile.
-1959 Cadillac Fleetwood (not seen).
-1947 Cadillac ambulance (not seen).
-1959 Cadillac Limouisine (which was produced).
18/04/2023 12:12 am
This is a great Chrysler 1/18 model ! I am glad this one finally was released and Acme did a terrific job with this excellent car. The other planned cars from several manufacturers would have been fantastic ......... and still would be.