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14/05/2020 2:07 am
PICs - Daily Dose of Diecast... Thursday 1955 Pontiac Star Chief Custom Catalina Hardtop
**these photos were taken in 2012. Much better days for these two models. The Red/Black has fared better, but the Black/Red has suffered some extreme paint issues and "diecast rot" I have them both packed in their boxes and haven't viewed them since I moved. As I continue to unpack and set my displays-we shall see how they have held up.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
14/05/2020 2:42 am
Thank you John, you keep posting models i've not seen before. (perhaps someday share the rot pic)
14/05/2020 3:08 am
Sharp 'in the photos' of an infamous pair. I've got the red/black which was modified...
? with a repainted 'black' roof. Still has rash / cracking paint issues.
But, it looks pretty good 'from 5 feet' away. LOL!
My white/turquoise is still doing fine... knock wood.
14/05/2020 4:44 am
Great pics. I didn't drink the Kool-Aid when this was issued since I had the white/turquoise one,...
which I felt was more representative of the 1:1.
John Bono
North Jersey
14/05/2020 6:25 am
great cars....pro grade photography aside.......
this tri-chromatic presentation is one of the most artistic layouts that I`ve seen John.......BRAVO
(tri-chromatic is not an actual word,but should be)
15/05/2020 3:08 am
+1
15/05/2020 4:46 pm
Both are nice but I like the one with the black roof/ red front clip better