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10/04/2024 8:36 am
Continuing with the Fairlane models from the Mints. Today's post features a couple from the Franklin Mint. The 1st one was issued in 1993, it joined my collection in 1996.
1955 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria Skyliner in Tropical Rose & Snowshoe White
issued in 2001, a Limited Edition #548 of 9900 in Regency Purple & Snowshoe White
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
10/04/2024 8:56 am
Two beauties - I'm partial to the red & white one! Nice job John!
John Merritt reacted
10/04/2024 9:06 am
A beautiful looking model and 1:1 car.....but the connie ruins it IMHO.
John Merritt and Tony Perrone reacted
10/04/2024 9:07 am
Have both, thanks John. Hard to believe that I have had the Tropical Rose/ Snowshoe White model for thirty one years.
10/04/2024 9:24 am
A beautiful looking model and 1:1 car.....but the connie ruins it IMHO.
It does. My brother bought a brand new one in red & white - NO conny kit. It was an amazing car!
John Merritt reacted
10/04/2024 9:24 am
Have both, thanks John. Hard to believe that I have had the Tropical Rose/ Snowshoe White model for thirty one years.
Same here Bob. Hard to believe. And we're only in our twenties!! 
Greg and John Merritt reacted
10/04/2024 10:06 am
Have both, thanks John. Hard to believe that I have had the Tropical Rose/ Snowshoe White model for thirty one years.
Same here Bob. Hard to believe. And we're only in our twenties!!
LOL! Hold that perspective everyone!
10/04/2024 10:20 am
Have both, thanks John. Hard to believe that I have had the Tropical Rose/ Snowshoe White model for thirty one years.
I agree Mr. Jackman. I'm right behind you.
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
John Merritt and Tony Perrone reacted
10/04/2024 3:54 pm
The Tropical Rose/ Snowshoe White issue was one of my earliest diecast acquisitions. I would prefer the Crown Vic without the continental kit, but back in day continental kits were all the rage, so I see it as period correct. As for the haters, get over it, you missed out on a great era.
John Bono
North Jersey
10/04/2024 4:01 pm
Love both, great pics of course.
John Bono
North Jersey
Tony Perrone and John Merritt reacted
11/04/2024 3:20 am
The rose and white Crown Victoria was my 3rd or 4th model purchased from a FM Gallery store back in ‘95. The transparent roof was the main reason I bought it, and the color combination is so 50’s.
John Merritt and Tony Perrone reacted
20/04/2024 1:05 pm
The only Crown Victoria I have is the original black and white which IMHO is the ugliest of them all. I always wished I'd waited for the repaints.
