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Topic starter
23/03/2016 12:40 am
PICs - Daily Dose of Diecast...Wednesday 1957 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible, FM LE
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
23/03/2016 8:44 am
Great pics. I have the original issue but I always liked the extra pizzazz of the LE in this color.
John Bono
North Jersey
23/03/2016 12:19 pm
I have both the original white and then this pink version, both are just okay in my opinion.
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
23/03/2016 3:26 pm
Such a pretty color on a nice model. Nice setting, too!
Topic starter
23/03/2016 3:27 pm
You are right George. The models fall short in many ways, but the original is a significant model for the 1:1 it represents.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
23/03/2016 4:18 pm
They COULD be a little crisper in details but for their day they're fairly nice models
A good amount of detail and working parts too! Steerable wheels, folding seatbacks, wired and plumbed engine, working suspension etc...
23/03/2016 7:00 pm
...and the first FM diecast with the new style door hinges. Short lived, due to issues with the doors staying shut and the large forward door gaps, but it's still one of my favorite Pontiacs.
24/03/2016 2:24 am
Oh I totally agree with you John. I was excited as a pig playing in the mud when FM gave us the '57 Pontiac. And I didn't hesitate a bit in adding to my collection, along with the later pink version. I'd hoped for a hardtop version of it and a Safari wagon too.
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
24/03/2016 2:47 am
Decent model. Seems like every time I touch mine something falls off. Just dried out or under- applied glue from the factory but I have had to reattach more parts than I can remember on this one. Still a nice model though.