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07/08/2020 10:22 am
Older issue...(PICS)...Franklin Mint issued in January of 1986...
...The 1907 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost. *Note: Be sure to check out the last photo and link.
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I'm the proud owner of the painting print of the world famous Silver Ghost, by friend, Roger Hardnock, seen above with the 1:24th scale FM model below it. Roger was the Design Director of the Franklin Mint from 1993 to 2000, before and during Raffi Minasian's tenure there. When he released the prints hastily bought one and asked him for, and received, #200 of 200, & signed by him.
I do not believe this link is valid any longer, but I attach it for its info: Hardnock Prints.
07/08/2020 11:07 am
Wow, Roger is an incredible artist! So cool you have this piece of TFM history.
07/08/2020 12:11 pm
Tony, In 1972 I attended a Rolls-Royce Enthusiast Club meeting in England.
The RR company brought AX 201 to be exhibited and I was there when it was driven onto the field. It sounded just like a fine swiss watch. I've never forgotten it.
Joe Malaney
Sarasota, Florida
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07/08/2020 12:34 pm
Thanks Pete. I also had Roger sign my paperwork on the Coupe Simone...
...and later handed it to Raffi to sign as well. Another great piece of art. I was lucky to know three great Design Mangers at TFM, including George.
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07/08/2020 12:35 pm
Thanks for this Joe. GREAT to hear from you my friend!
07/08/2020 4:09 pm
07/08/2020 8:13 pm
I have the 1:12 FM version of this car. Great model!!
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08/08/2020 1:49 am
;>)
08/08/2020 2:33 am
Nice pics.I purchased this model when it first came out.