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06/06/2021 4:03 pm
Ok, here it comes-the last entry for "New Model Week" It is quite late today- as I said earlier, stuff got in the way again. So with that, I thought I'd make today's post kind of an event. A photo exposition of this extremely nice model from Franklin Mint. I hope it was worth the wait and you enjoy it. Thanks for looking.
NEW MODEL WEEK - THE EVENT!
1st back in 1998, the Franklin Mint issued this beautiful model of a classic Packard model. It was an impressive model and quickly became a favorite of mine. The Packard cars of the late 30s and 40s have always mystified me-they are some of the most beautiful cars built during this era. So for me, this model was a must have and is one that I have always been drawn too.
1940 Packard 180 Custom Eight Victoria Convertible Coupe by Darrin
here's a couple 1:1 examples of this beautiful car...
then in 2000, the D4C chose this model as their Limited Edition Club Car-LECC II. The 2nd example of this exclusive series was a beautiful model choice.
and now the latest of these gems... this is from 2006 - I've been looking for one of these for sometime. I missed it when originally issued (not sure how) and so late in 2019, I came across one at a good price compared to the ones I'd lost bidding to. I tried again, and this time... SUCCESS!
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
06/06/2021 4:12 pm
Oh YEAH! WELL worth the wait!!
06/06/2021 4:22 pm
Really worth the weight John! Spectacular modes and your photos as well. Enjoyed the story provided too.
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
06/06/2021 5:34 pm
What a wonderful display of a fine Packard model John. Great post. Nice story too. Thank you.
06/06/2021 6:40 pm
"Cars That Made America" has an episode on Packard's fall from grace after WWII. High-quality cars, and and story, but they just didn't keep up with the market demands.
Tony Perrone and Tony Perrone reacted
06/06/2021 6:44 pm
Great pictures and lots of work... "Thanks"!
06/06/2021 7:37 pm
Great pics. The original issue is classic, the Club Car in Miami Sand, that's a story for another time, the 2006 issue, success after a long hard struggle.
John Bono
North Jersey