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Topic starter
27/04/2023 7:57 am
FM's 1935 Auburn 851 Speedster - White. Issued 1990. I 'borrowed' the white top from the later-issued FM blue iteration since I thought the original red one looked so cheesy.
27/04/2023 8:03 am
Yes, the white top is much more suitable and likely more authentic. Great images, Tony.
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27/04/2023 9:45 am
Excellent pictures Tony. I agree that the white top looks better on the white version. I also have the blue car along with the black/green version with the green top.
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27/04/2023 1:01 pm
I like the red top. It goes with the side spears. I just rubbed a pastel chalk into the top to make it more like fabric.
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Topic starter
27/04/2023 1:10 pm
27/04/2023 3:49 pm
Anyone else watched the latest Perry Mason series, where Dellas girlfriend drives a superb two tone version? One of my original models, had it for 30+ years, still love it!
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27/04/2023 8:46 pm
These Auburns are great ! They look the part of a speedster and white is an excellent color for these beauties.
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28/04/2023 10:10 am
I like the look of this model with the white top. I hoped to paint mine someday, I've always hated the red top. The chalk idea is interesting, I might try that instead.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
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