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28/12/2021 10:48 am
I just love this "bullet hole" version of Franklin Mint's 1932 Ford B400 V8 Convertible Sedan "Bonnie & Clyde" model with all its mods and accessories. The simulated bullet holes are really neat and well modeled. Where the bullets went through the doors, there's simulated horse hair insulation poking out. There's a legible of Missouri's Joplin Globe newspaper stuffed in the map pouch and a trunk full of enough small arms to equip a squad. The base model is nicely detailed down to the keys in the ignition connected to a Franklin Mint fob. I'm not sure how many of this variant were made or sold as FM discontinued production and called back any inventory from their brick and mortar stores.
28/12/2021 10:52 am
Excellent! This unfortunately, is one of the models I sold several years ago. Not sure why I did, wish I had kept it.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
28/12/2021 11:13 am
Excellent pics Rich!! When our friend George was Design Manager at TFM, he was responsible for a number of mind-boggling wonderful models. I, too, have and love this bullet hole '32 Ford B400 model. I keep it displayed with the '33 Dillinger Ford, Al Capone and Elliot Ness's Caddy's.
The 'actual' Bonnie & Clyde 'death car' was a 1934 Ford Fordor Deluxe Sedan; the real one, still unaltered since the 'event', resides at Whiskey Pete's Casino in Nevada. TFM decided to pull the so-called macabre '32, since it was confused with the '34 vehicle that they died in. And you're correct too, there aren't an awful lot of the bullet hole versions still around.
Rich Sufficool and Rich Sufficool reacted
Topic starter
28/12/2021 11:33 am
Excellent pics Rich!! When our friend George was Design Manager at TFM, he was responsible for a number of mind-boggling wonderful models. I, too, have and love this bullet hole '32 Ford B400 model. I keep it displayed with the '33 Dillinger Ford, Al Capone and Elliot Ness's Caddy's.
The 'actual' Bonnie & Clyde 'death car' was a 1934 Ford Fordor Deluxe Sedan; the real one, still unaltered since the 'event', resides at Whiskey Pete's Casino in Nevada. TFM decided to pull the so-called macabre '32, since it was confused with the '34 vehicle that they died in. And you're correct too, there aren't an awful lot of the bullet hole versions still around.
George put the fun factor in so many models back in the day.
Tony Perrone and Tony Perrone reacted
28/12/2021 7:57 pm
I opted for the non bullet holed version. The 1/1 B400 was a rare model back in the day and a great addition to my collection.
Tony Perrone and Tony Perrone reacted
28/12/2021 8:49 pm
I opted for the non bullet holed version. The 1/1 B400 was a rare model back in the day and a great addition to my collection.
I knew you owned a few "real" cars Bob.....but a B400?....wow!!
Tony Perrone and Tony Perrone reacted
28/12/2021 9:02 pm
Sorry JB I guess that came out wrong. I meant to say that because of the significance of the B 400 I had to have the model of the original rather than an altered version. If I ever have the chance to own a 1/1 B 400 I wouldn't let it go.
Tony Perrone and Tony Perrone reacted
29/12/2021 12:35 am
It is a very lovely model, I managed to pick up the bullet hole edition on ebay a few years ago...
Tony Perrone and Tony Perrone reacted
21/01/2022 7:04 pm
I just regained access to this board! Saw this post and had to comment. First….thank you for all the kind words. I truly loved what I did at FM! Secondly, the first 1500 cars made it with holes. During the roll out, Columbine happened and everyone panicked. I was then instructed to undo all the holes and subsequent damage.
This car was never intended to be the “death” car. According to archives, it was a stolen car. My memory is saying it was a sheriff’s car. I of course, made it to be a car that was pursued and shot at. You will note, not a drop of blood was spilled!
As an interesting side bar… I had the collateral art on my desk. Someone came in with their coffee and set it down while we discussed something on my computer screen. When he left, I noted the coffee ring on my fresh collateral. I kept looking at it in horror! Any attempt to wipe it would have destroyed my copy. After it dried, I looked at it again and liked the damage. I sent it back with a note, “add the coffee ring”! The rest is history!