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My favorite '59 Caddy diecast.

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Geno
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I redone it as a replica of Marilyn Monroes' Caddy that George Barris Custom made for her. The car was originally Persian Sand, hence the interior color. It was painted a custom mixed gold to match one of her favorite dresses.😊

The real car.

The model.


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Absolutely gorgeous model, Gene! Beautiful color combo.



   
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kevins
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You done outdid yerself agin brother, better than good!!



   
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Geoff Jowett
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yep Chet and Kevin have said it all, brilliant job Geno. Recently watched another doco on Marilyn. What a tragedy to lose her like that. Show covered a lot of her 4 day Korea tour that I was unaware of. Just a snippet here:



   
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Dayum Geoff, that was a real treat to see, Thanks! MM sure was a beauty. Even though she was wearing fatigues she sure had some moves going up and down those steps. 😎 

 



   
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Geno
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Thanks guys, Geoff, thanks for the video. Yes, sad we lost her way too soon.😟



   
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You matched it perfectly Geno!



   
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Geno
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The one and only time I ever took it to a model show.😊


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John Napoli
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Beautiful model Geno.  All your work is fabulous!



   
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@carsman1958 Thank you John, I do appreciate it. I love your work as well. 💯😊👍



   
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@perrone1 +1. Great job Geno.



   
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John Merritt
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It's always a pleasure to see this model. Such a beautiful job and craftmanship. A truly unique model.


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Geno
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Thanks again guys,  I truly appreciate you all. 💯😊



   
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Way to go, Geno!


John Bono
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Outstanding, Geno.  That's a gorgeous 59.



   
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