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13/02/2025 1:34 am
This is the 1953 Cadillac Eldorado as done many years ago by Anson. I believe the mold was later obtained by Ertl and re-released by them.
I have this one in a blue color and also as a brilliant red version. Both are top-up convertibles and certainly can form part of an "Automobiles of 1953" 1/18 diecast display along with the Buick Skylark, Hudson Hornets, Fords, Packard Caribbeans, Studebaker coupes, Chevrolet Bel Airs and Corvettes.
13/02/2025 5:34 am
Both gorgeous and, as always, I love how you treat the subject in your photos. It flatters and enhances the car. I think I might like the blue version best.
13/02/2025 2:58 pm
Ahhhh, the '53 Caddy! Danbury Mint did this car in 1:16 scale.
13/02/2025 8:44 pm
I have this one...it's the largest model I own aside from some vintage Tonka trucks.
Tony Perrone and Christopher Moroni reacted
13/02/2025 9:36 pm
I have this one...
Yeah, I think everyone had to have this one.... it was REALLY nice way back when! 30 years ago? 🤔 🤨 😬 😬
14/02/2025 7:29 am
@chris - I found it a bit odd that DM decided to do models in 1:16 scale. I have their very nice 1955 Chevy. Interestingly, aside from selling other diecast maker's models, they never did one of their own. It would seem that with 1:18 being a far more popular scale, they would have produced issues of that size instead of the limited market of 1:16. All of their 1:16 issues are selling for less than $100 on eBay. Considering the quality, I view them as being great steals.
Jack Dodds and Tony Perrone reacted
14/02/2025 9:52 am
It would seem that with 1:18 being a far more popular scale,
their 1:16 issues are selling for less than $100 on eBay. Considering the quality, I view them as being great steals.
- True, but you must remember 30 - 40 years ago, 1/18 hadn't really caught on yet. "Large scale" 1/16 seemed logical because that's what AMT was doing. Revell even launched a Creative Masters Series in 1/20 scale (note these reviews from 1998 ).... which again, seem logical. Who knew 1/18 (an odd-ball scale like 1/25 ) would catch on?
- Also, yes indeed MOST of these 1/16 (I have several ) are down-right steals today! I have two '55 Chevys, an Eldo, two Model Ts and a '29 Cord - HONEST: I spent $55 total for ALL of them! Years ago, you could find these on eBay for $10 😜 😜
Topic starter
14/02/2025 1:19 pm
I have a 1/16 scale 1940 Ford stake truck from Highway 61 who did a whole series of trucks in that scale. It is a beautifully done diecast replica with a great display presence. I understood that 1/16 was "farm scale" and others did tractors and other farm-type vehicles in that scale.
Christopher Moroni and Tony Perrone reacted
21/02/2025 7:53 am
It's been a while since we published your great photos, but... https://www.maronline.org.uk/two-very-different-cadillacs-in-photos/
Thank you!
Topic starter
21/02/2025 3:57 pm
Lol, thank you, Karl ! I am happy to have a couple of these older Anson 1/18 1953 Cadillacs as they are such beautiful cars and replicas.
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