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05/01/2023 11:07 am
I discovered Precision Scale 1:24 models back in 1990, my 1st was the FM '63 Corvette in Riverside Red. It was a couple more years later that I discovered the Danbury Mint. One of the 1st models I added through the Preview Society was the '55 Fairlane in Black/White. It was an amazing model, more detail than I had ever seen in a model. The 1st Fairlane in my collection was that one from DM, I soon followed it up with a 2nd one issued by FM. It is came dressed in Tropical Rose & Snowshoe White. Sweet colors. Chevrolet may have had the eyes of the auto buyers in 1955 with the "all-new" Bel Air, but for me the Fairlane has a better-looking design, one that always catches my eye.
1955 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria Skyliner Coupe, issued in 1993
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
05/01/2023 11:25 am
GREAT photos John! I have always loved that car. My older brother, Fran, God rest his soul, bought that exact car, exact color, in 1955. His first brand new vehicle!
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05/01/2023 12:50 pm
Very nice model. I agree with you that the 1955 Fairlane had a nicer design than the 1955 Bel Air.
Ed Davis
Inverness, Illinois, USA
05/01/2023 12:55 pm
This was the third or fourth model I purchased from the Franklin Mint Gallery back in 1995. The colors caught my eye, as well as the transparent roof. Lovely model and photos John.
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05/01/2023 1:08 pm
With all of the Crown Victorias we received from FM and DM, I wish we had gotten a 56. The DM Victoria is a favorite of mine since I had a 1/1 in 1960.
05/01/2023 2:53 pm
I love all of the FM and DM Crown Victoria's! The first one I bought was the DM black/white '55. Oddly, my favorite one is FM's yellow/black version. All are great though and I wouldn't part with any of them. Oh, and like Mr. Jackman mentioned above, I do wish that one of the mints would have given us a '56 too.
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
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06/01/2023 6:53 am
One of my early purchases. Love this baby done in Tropical Rose and Snowshoe White. Outstanding pics.
John Bono
North Jersey
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