If only two more models were to be produced in 1:24 scale diecast and I could choose which cars they were...
The 1961 and 1962 PLYMOUTH'S would be my choice. I love both for their completely different styling cues. I've always been a fan of the '61 and the '62 grew on me over the years. I'd love both on my diecast shelf.
Dear Santa, I've been a good boy this year, please have your Elves build these two models for me.
Thank you and Merry Christmas to you and Mrs. Claus.
You're batting .500 in my book, George. LOVE the '61, can't deal with the '62.
Well, batting 500 is good. And you'll notice that I said the '62 had to grow on me. With regard to wanting them as model cars, it is for the very reason that they are so extremely different that I'd like them sitting side-by-side on my self.
George, I agree a 1/24 scale model of each would be welcome in my collection. The 61 has been modelled in 1/43 scale and I have it as a four door sedan, station wagon, two door hardtop and convertible. My collection includes many cars I dislike but help make my collection complete.
George, I agree a 1/24 scale model of each would be welcome in my collection. The 61 has been modelled in 1/43 scale and I have it as a four door sedan, station wagon, two door hardtop and convertible. My collection includes many cars I dislike but help make my collection complete.
I feel this way as well in my 1:43 collecting too Bob. I will buy some models that I'm not particularly keen on for looks (i.e. 1959 Caddy, 1958 Olds and Buick or 1960 Edsel) but feel they are important on display to complete the year to year representation. One thing I have noticed by collecting in this manner is that often I will like a particular car styling much more in 1:43 scale vs. 1:1. A great example of this was the 1961 Plymouth, a car I really disliked until about 5 years ago. I got the copper/white 2drht. from Buz and loved it so much that I got the blue convertible and "pink"/pale grey station wagon.
You're batting .500 in my book, George. LOVE the '61, can't deal with the '62.
Well, batting 500 is good. And you'll notice that I said the '62 had to grow on me. With regard to wanting them as model cars, it is for the very reason that they are so extremely different that I'd like them sitting side-by-side on my self.
George; I would love to see the 1962/63/64/65 Dodge and Plymouth done in 1:43 scale (2drht, conv. and wagon please) as I would like this Chryco era represented in my display.
You're batting .500 in my book, George. LOVE the '61, can't deal with the '62.
Well, batting 500 is good. And you'll notice that I said the '62 had to grow on me. With regard to wanting them as model cars, it is for the very reason that they are so extremely different that I'd like them sitting side-by-side on my self.
George; I would love to see the 1962/63/64/65 Dodge and Plymouth done in 1:43 scale (2drht, conv. and wagon please) as I would like this Chryco era represented in my display.
Well, since I'll NEVER buy or collect 1:43 scale, my model collecting may be over. The size just doesn't appeal to me even a little bit.
Both of these would be sensational in 1/24 and all scales. Both are fascinating cars and the 1961 Plymouth has always been among my favorites. I had a purple and white '61 Plymouth coupe as a 1/24th promo, but it has sadly long since vanished into the mists of time.
The family car, used, from the latter 1960s. Fury hardtop coupe. Carnival Red. Had the squarish glittered steering wheel. Clown car. I hated it at the time. My siblings and I called it The Bomb. And back then, that didn't mean "cool". Now I really like the plucked chicken '61 for its uniqueness.
The family car, used, from the latter 1960s. Fury hardtop coupe. Carnival Red. Had the squarish glittered steering wheel. Clown car. I hated it at the time. My siblings and I called it The Bomb. And back then, that didn't mean "cool". Now I really like the plucked chicken '61 for its uniqueness.
Speaking of '61 Plymouth "Bombs", I owned for a brief time in 1970 a '61 Plymouth 4-door sedan Fury. If any car I ever owned was a "Bomb" this one was it. It burned oil so badly, that I had to had a Hilex bottle of Oil every morning and the red oil light on the dash NEVER went out. I'd start the car and the Blue Smoke that would shoot out the rear-end would cloud the driveway. LOL, one morning after starting it up, I noticed in my rear-view mirror that the neighbor in the house across the street was waiving his White T-shirt out the front door, signaling surrender. But the oil problem aside, it was a fun car to drive and it was a very comfortable ride.
I think one or both of those may have been issued by JoHan as plastic kits... I'll search on eBay. If there are any MIB, I'd imagine they'd be very pricey!
I think one or both of those may have been issued by JoHan as plastic kits... I'll search on eBay. If there are any MIB, I'd imagine they'd be very pricey!
Back in the 1960's when I had my plastic 1:25 scale kits and promo models, JoHan had a '61 Plymouth promo. Mine was white with a turquoise top. All of my models of this vintage were lost in a 1971 house fire when they melted to wall.
Dang, George. That must have broken your heart! Lordy, if I had all of the models I built over the decades, I'd need an Indiana Jones-style ware house!
And you'll notice that I said the '62 had to grow on me. With regard to wanting them as model cars, it is for the very reason that they are so extremely different that I'd like them sitting side-by-side on my self. 
