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12/10/2022 10:59 am
I love the huge wheels and white tires on this FM 1925 Hispano-Suiza bodied by the French firm of Kellner Carrosserie that was established in 1861. As an interesting side note, the owner, Jacques Kellner, inventor and designer ( the Bentley Embiricos) Georges Paulin, and two others of Kellner's staff were tied to posts and shot by the Nazis in March of 1942 for their espionage activities for the French Resistance for operating a radio station in Paris. Kellner's factory along with Giuseppe Figoni's coachworks were taken over by the Germans to produce components for their top secret Messerschmidt Me-262 jet warplane.
12/10/2022 6:01 pm
Wonderful model and in interesting but sad account of what happened to Kellner and his staff.
Thank you Rich. It is too bad that war crimes still continue to this day.
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12/10/2022 9:08 pm
The rumble seat has two doors, just above the rear fenders on both sides that open for easy access. They are marked on the model but sealed. I wish FM made them operational ...
The Kellner affair book is still available for sale, the book is a mix of car stuff and lots of history, tons of pictures; my wife got it for me >1 year ago for my 50th birthday. I am surprised the book has not sold yet, but it is a bit controversial.
The Kellner Affair by Peter M. Larsen and Ben Erickson (daltonwatson.com)
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13/10/2022 9:21 am
@chav This is a very old model with old tech (note the 2-D applique dash). It was, for its time, very well done.
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13/10/2022 10:33 am
Actually a well executed model of a unique automobile! Yes has a 2d dash and closed shut lines for the rumble seat but otherwise the body and other appointments are extremely well done…
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13/10/2022 12:45 pm
@chav This is a very old model with old tech (note the 2-D applique dash). It was, for its time, very well done.
I am not criticizing the model. I just think that would've been a very unique feature. I have not seen any other car with rumble seat like that.
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