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10/02/2021 12:17 am
The Mustang convertible was my first purchase from the Franklin Mint in the early 90's. Nice pictures.
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10/02/2021 1:56 am
@robert_kalkman great photography Robert. I've looking for the Balloon Rolls for about 20 years. They are either damaged or excessively priced. Hopefully one day!
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10/02/2021 3:15 am
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10/02/2021 3:25 am
10/02/2021 6:41 am
Fantastic colour on this Mustang. And as for these skiffs; one of the most romantic styles of early automobile times.
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10/02/2021 10:18 am
A beautiful collection. Welcome to the D4C.
John Bono
North Jersey
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10/02/2021 11:39 am
Robert I have all of those beauties. While the top on that Rolls IMO looks very odd I LOVE the model. TFM really did a great job on the turn of the Century brass era models! I have most of the ones made in my eclectic collection. The Mercedes skiff is one of my favorites that I only added about 6-7 years ago. I got a “good” price at the time. MIB No papers I think I paid about $430. These were going for $600-800+ any day of the week at one point !!!
This post was modified 5 years ago by Phil R
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10/02/2021 4:43 pm
Unbelievable collection, amazing pic's. I'll be spending more time enjoying your you tube channel.
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10/02/2021 4:51 pm
@iragill Thank you for the compliment, that’s verry kind. I do make it for those who love it. Enjoy. There is more coming up in the future.
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12/02/2021 6:53 pm
1959 Ford Custom Convertible - Franklin Mint - 1:24
Franklin Mint 1949 Ford Custom Convertible styled in the RARE Meadow Green exterior version with Camel interior and Parchment top.
As automobile production resumed after World War II, offerings were generally limited to existing prewar designs, but by 1949, the Big Three had fresh, innovative concepts on sale. Ford was first, showing all-new 1949 models on 8 June 1948. They were as un-Ford-like as anything the public had ever seen. Slab-sided and streamlined, the company proudly announced that the New York Fashion Academy had judged Ford the “Fashion Car of the Year.” Today the 1949 Ford is widely and justifiably credited as a clean, crisp American design classic, and one of the most famous U.S. automobiles ever produced.
The styling was influential on many European manufacturers, such as Mercedes Benz, Borgward, Austin, Volvoand many others. The all new 1949 Ford was said at the time to be the car that saved the Ford Corporation. Competition from GMH was surpassing the Old Ford designs. In some ways the vehicle was rushed into production, particularly the door mechanism design. It was said that the doors could fling open on corners. In the 1950 model there were some 10 changes in the door latching mechanism alone.
This car was the most popular post-war automotive design as it boasted the radical new "propeller" styling coupled with the time proven 100 bhp flathead 239 V-8 engine. The model has the unique "spinning propeller" style grille.
The car was met with a success and as a result, Ford sold 1,118,740 cars of 1949 model, taking the first place among American manufacurers, although an extended 16-month model year contributed to it.
12/02/2021 9:19 pm
An excellent model, great color.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
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15/02/2021 2:57 pm
Special Danbury models, fun to watch: take a closer look at YouTube:
1953 Chevrolet Pickup "BASS FISHERMAN & THE DUCK HUNTERS" Danbury Mint 1:24
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15/02/2021 3:15 pm
1964 1/2 Ford Mustang - Franklin Mint 1:24