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#171 *I'VE GOT MAIL* 5-27-2021 Thursday

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George Schire
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My mail is running a little late today, busy morning.  I remember many of my earliest model acquisitions, and this one was NUMBER 5.  I always liked RED & WHITE cars in the Fifties, and add that to this unique Hardtop/Convertible concept, this was a "Must Have" model.  

Franklin Mint presents...

The 1957 FORD FAIRLANE 500 SKYLINER

FM 57 FORD RETRACTIBLE (RED) #1
FM 57 FORD RETRACTIBLE (RED) #2
FM 57 FORD RETRACTIBLE (RED) #3

George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota


   
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John Merritt
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I think all of the Skyliners from both FM and DM are must haves. 
I have 7 of them and would have bought any more issued.


John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA


   
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When I walked into the FM Gallery store for the first time in 1995, I bought two models---this was one of them.  The retracting top is what sold this car and it's still a favorite of mine today.



   
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George Schire
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Posted by: @jcarnutz

I think all of the Skyliners from both FM and DM are must haves. 
I have 7 of them and would have bought any more issued.

Me too!  They are all Mush Haves!  


George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota


   
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John Shamblin
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I've got one FM and one DM. The retractable top detail on the DM is amazing!

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George Schire
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Posted by: @john-shamblin

I've got one FM and one DM. The retractable top detail on the DM is amazing!

IMG 9602

 

I agree with you John about the DM GREEN RETRACITIBLE.  I previously featured that one in my "I'VE GOT MAIL" series...but here it is again.  

DM 57 FORD RETRACTIBLE #1
DM 57 FORD RETRACTIBLE #2
DM 57 FORD RETRACTIBLE #3
DM 57 FORD RETRACTIBLE #4
DM 57 FORD RETRACTIBLE #5
DM 57 FORD RETRACTILBE #6

George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota


   
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