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17/10/2023 9:48 am
1958 Plymouth Belvedere Convertible - Franklin Mint
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
17/10/2023 10:45 am
Pretty model but those exhaust extensions can't be stock... more likely ordered from the J C Whitney catalog.
17/10/2023 11:23 am
Love the model and agree with Rich about the exhaust extensions. Have it, love it.
Tony Perrone reacted
17/10/2023 12:42 pm
They may be Pep Boys Chrome Exhaust Tips Model II - LOL!
Seriously though, on more than a couple occasions, both the Franklin and Danbury Mints have issued slightly flawed models without realizing it. In measuring, photographing and researching cars for replication, they have used 1:1's in which the owners have made slight modification that were not strictly stock factory issued and did not catch them.
If the owner of this model bought Whitney or Pep Boys chrome exhaust tips, they could have missed it. 
17/10/2023 4:20 pm
John, great shots. Do not like the way the convertible fits on the windshield. Seems Warped. Like the car better with the boot on.
17/10/2023 7:51 pm
Have it and love it. I also have the RED version. Both are really nice models. THANKS for the great photos!
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
John Merritt and Tony Perrone reacted
17/10/2023 8:14 pm
J.C. Whitney, I have not heard that name in a long time. I remember buying things from them in 1970’s.
Ed Davis
Inverness, Illinois, USA
Rich Sufficool and Tony Perrone reacted
18/10/2023 5:29 am
J.C. Whitney, I have not heard that name in a long time. I remember buying things from them in 1970’s.
+1. I bought a couple items from them in the 60's but they were around a lot longer than that - since 1915!