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I'VE GOT MAIL! #22 February 5, 2021

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George Schire
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As exciting as going to the mailbox was back in the diecast model days, and as much as I looked forward to it, I have to admit it might have been a health risk.  I mean when I'd open up envelopes with brochures like the one posted here, I think my heart lost more than a beat or two.  

DM had previously given us the almost heart-stopping '47 Buick, and and I was looking at a '48 in all its bulbous beauty.  On this model it's the interior that I find so incredibly inviting.  The maroon(ish) color glowing within it is perfect to the Regency Blue exterior and the Tan top.  And those White Wall Tires are almost as wide a they were on the actual real car.  I know it get's said over and over about DM's cars, but I think this could well be one of their most spectacular models ever.  

The colors between the '47 and '48 that is the most distinguishingly difference between them and I go back and forth as to which of the two models I like better.  I usually settle on "it's a Tie".  

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George Schire
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John Merritt
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Another beautiful Buick model for sure. Even as great as this one is, I am still partial to the '47. The lighter color on the '47 makes the model really stand out. But I am a sucker for a yellow convertible every time.

The '48 continues DMs wonderful Buick lineup, we are so blessed to have had so many offerings from DM in both the '47 & '48 models. The Regency Blue is my favorite color of the two convertibles we have in 1948, although a tough choice because the black version is excellent as well.


John Merritt
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I switch up the boots and tops on the Sequoyah Cream car with the Regency Blue and back again, as mood changes.

 

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George Schire
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@perrone1

Looks great either way.  Thanks for the idea!  Smile


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Every 47 and 48 DM Buick is a jewel. My absolute favorite is the two tone gray sedanette although I love them all.



   
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@perrone1, It's nice to have options.


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Posted by: @sizedoesmatter

@perrone1, It's nice to have options.

Yes sir John!! With you 100%!



   
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I prefer the '48 because it has the "Roadmaster" script on the front fenders.

I have the black convertible and the grey sedanette.

Good topic, George! Buicks always are;)


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George Schire
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Revisiting this "I've Got Mail" thread sent me to my model car room and I was loving this Buick all over again.  It really does give me goose-bumps! 

My uncle Ernie was a Buick man back in the 1950's and I remember him owning one like this model in the yellow, only his was a hardtop.  I liked the color, but it was the car that was so cool looking to me.  


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Geoff Jowett
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the Regency Blue is one of my all time favourite models!



   
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This era of Buick was quite something!  I always loved the tail end design in particular.



   
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