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A Model Dose... Wednesday 5/03/23

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John Merritt
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Another look at the last of three 1940 Packard Darrin Convertible Coupes issued by Franklin Mint. Released in 2006 & finished in Cubana Tan, a LE #538 of 2500.

1940 Packard 180 Custom 8 Victoria Convertible Coupe by Darrin

1940 Packard 180 Vict Conv Tn01
1940 Packard 180 Vict Conv Tn06
1940 Packard 180 Vict Conv Tn07
1940 Packard 180 Vict Conv Tn04
1940 Packard 180 Vict Conv Tn15
1940 Packard 180 Vict Conv Tn16
1940 Packard 180 Vict Conv Tn17
1940 Packard 180 Vict Conv Tn18

John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA


   
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John Napoli
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Very nice photos John.  I know that I missed a great model here especially as it is a 1940 which is where most of my collection begins.  I have very few earlier than this time.



   
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GREAT shots John; have it, LOVE it! Mine's #0073.



   
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Rich Sufficool
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That Cuban Tan is a great color on this Darrin Packard.



   
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Donderbeestje
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Beautiful pictures!! One still missing on my list. 



   
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David Green
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Beautiful model, great background. Missing this one also.



   
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George Schire
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Posted by: @perrone1

GREAT shots John; have it, LOVE it! Mine's #0073.

Sadly Tony, mine is #0.  One I missed.


George Schire
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WHAT??? It's not Miami Sand??? Love it in this color and great pics to boot!


John Bono
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Have them all, love them all.



   
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Posted by: @bob-jackman

Have them all, love them all.

+1 !



   
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