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06/02/2021 2:06 pm
I never understood why both Danbury and Franklin Mints did the same car. But I did like the Danbury's comment about their '48 Chrysler Town & Country over Franklin's without directly mentioning them.Â
"Why pay more? A directly comparable 1948 Chrysler Town & Country is being offered by others at a much higher price. The Danbury Mint gives you the best for less". Â
And in my opinion, Danbury's was the better of the two mints releases. Ordering this Regal Maroon convertible with it's incredible features and interior was a no-brainer. It's beautiful!
I will share the other colors of Danbury's releases of this model in future posts. And yes, I'll also get to the Franklin versions too. They all are very nice models. Â
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
06/02/2021 2:29 pm
Perhaps both mints worked on the same car at the same time, or DM received intelligence that FM is making the car and wanted to gain market share by making it better and cheaper. Just thoughts, I don't even know the timings of the models' releases. I wish we had diecast historians to research these issues 🤔Â
Tony Perrone and Tony Perrone reacted
07/02/2021 8:48 am
TFM and DM made more than one same car. Keep in mind that the development and build of a diecast 1:24th replica took them a good deal of time. And in these initial months, many scenarios could play out.
First, a representative car that they wished to model, had to be found and authenticated as original. Then photographs were taken, lots of them. Measurements made and then back to the studios to order out the dimensions and make necessary tools.
Off to another country for fabrication and assembly, back and forth, over the water, for the samples to be assessed and approved and then finally fully made.Â
Sure do miss those good ol' days!
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07/02/2021 10:22 am
I purchased this one when it was released. This Chrysler is a beauty. I don't usually care for wood cladded convertible's, but I bought this one because an uncle had a '47 Chrysler. I was impressed with the dashboard in his '47, which was most similar to the T&C.Â
John Bono
North Jersey
George Schire and George Schire reacted
Topic starter
07/02/2021 10:53 am
I think that's a reason many of us bought some of these little cars. Not because we always liked every car, but rather because of the memories it invoked in us. Friends or relatives that owned one, or it being or similar to one of our own real cars. Plus they can take us back to what was perceived as a better time. Â
I miss the mints! When I think back to the hey day of them producing dozens of cars each year, I'd love to see how big my collection would be today had they kept them coming. Â
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
07/02/2021 10:58 am
John Bono
North Jersey