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19/07/2015 1:24 am
PICs - Daily Dose of Diecast...Sunday
I am back, I had a great trip. I love Colorado, just beautiful.
I start back up with one of FM's early issues...
1933 Duesenberg SJ Arlington Torpedo Phaeton "Twenty Grand"
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
19/07/2015 3:00 am
Welcome back John. Nice pics.
19/07/2015 4:14 am
This is one of my all time "MUST HAVES" ... And YES I do have it ... And Billy ....
This 20 Grand was one of the higher price die cast cars ... back in the day
I remember it was a late bloomer
But once it gained traction ... it's price took off
This was ... at one time ... a VERY popular diecast
Funny thing ... it was hard to get one that would not fall apart during shipping
Diecast car collectors .... back then ... were not very good shippers
But this particular diecast ....
YES SIR .....
It is one of my MOST FAV
Maybe it's the story behind the car that grabs my attention
Let me say this .... if I had to sell off 90% of my collection
.... This 20 Grand would be in the 10% that stays
That's how much I enjoy this diecast and it's story
19/07/2015 4:18 am
Very Nice Sunday Selection ... John you melted my heart
Great pictures
And an even greater subject matter
This particular diecast ... the Dussey 20 Grand
This is one of my most all time FAV and Must haves in my collection
You my friend ... have selected a great product offering for this Sunday
The Dussey 20 Grand:x
Topic starter
19/07/2015 4:29 am
Thanks Dennis. It is a favorite of mine as well.
I have two of them. My Dad just loved this model when he saw mine, so I bought him his own for Christmas one year. Now that he's gone, I have his too along with my original. It too would be in my 10% kept.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
19/07/2015 4:37 am
Here is some historical auction info ....
There are only 87 go thru the D4C auction block
The last offering was back in 08.07.14
Highest D4C auction sales price .. $ 135.00
Sale Date ... 05.06.00
19/07/2015 8:12 am
This was my very first diecast offering in 1:24 th scale! Oldie but goodie!!