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V12 Sunday! Today we have a 1934 Hispano-Suiza J12 from the Danbury Mint. The V12 design has a displacement of 9.4 liters, and it produced an impressive 220 horsepower, which was a remarkable feat in the 1930s. It also featured many advanced technology for its time, such as hydraulic brakes, independent suspension, and a five-speed manual transmission. Enjoy!

A DM oldie but still looking good today Lu!

@lu The '33 Ford is amazing.

Convertible Monday! Here we have a 1955 Pontiac Star Chief from the Franklin Mint. This is a part of the Tinder Box LE series. Enjoy!

@john-barry Those Heller Citroen kits have been around forever. Here's some old pics of the Woody variant I did about 25 years ago.

Methinks we’re gazing at a 55’ Star Chief!☺️

@larry-kemling You are correct, and I have made the necessary correction to the post. I appreciate you bringing that to my attention. Thank you!

Concept Tuesday! Today we have a 1951 Buick Le Sabre from the Franklin Mint. One of my favorite FMs. Highly recommended!

Boat-Tail Wednesday! Here we have a 1928 Stutz Black Hawk Boat Tail Speedster from the Franklin Mint. This model was made 35 years ago in 1988. Enjoy!

Sweeping Fenders & Tailfin Thursday! Today we have 1953 Buick Skylark from the Danbury Mint. The Skylark was a limited production vehicle that was based on the Buick Roadmaster, but it had a distinct body style that set it apart from other Buick models of the time. The Skylark featured a sleek, low-slung body with a long hood and sweeping fenders that flowed into a distinctive tailfin. It also had a wraparound windshield and a power-operated convertible top, making it one of the most luxurious and advanced cars of its time. Additionally, the 1953 Buick Skylark was the first American car to feature a curved rear window. These unique design features have made the 1953 Buick Skylark a highly sought-after classic car among collectors and enthusiasts. Enjoy!

One of DMs best models.

Hood Scoop Friday! Here we have a 1957 Bel Air Pro Street from the Danbury Mint. Another under valued DM gem. Highly recommended!

Old Reliable IV! Sorry, not the Old Reliable you were thinking 😊 Today we have a 1963 Chevrolet Impala Z11 ‘Old Reliable IV’ from the Franklin Mint. This is a prototype FM built. I’m not sure why this version didn’t make it into production. I suspect that it is a licensing matter.

Dave Strickler's 1963 Chevrolet Impala 427/430HP is a legendary car in the history of drag racing. One unique aspect of this car is that it was the first Chevrolet to feature the famous "Z11" engine option, which was specially designed for racing purposes.

The Z11 engine was a high-performance version of the 427 cubic inch V8 engine and was capable of producing 430 horsepower, making it one of the most powerful engines of its time. It featured several modifications to the block, heads, and camshaft to improve its performance, including lightweight pistons and a specially designed intake manifold.

Another unique feature of Strickler's Impala was its lightweight aluminum front end, which helped to reduce the car's weight and improve its performance on the drag strip. This feature, along with the Z11 engine, helped Strickler set several national records and win numerous drag races throughout the early 1960s.

Enjoy!

Mini Sunday! Today we have a 1967 Morris Mini Cooper from the Franklin Mint. 

One unique feature of the 1967 Morris Mini Cooper is that it was the last year the original Mini Cooper was produced before the brand was sold to British Leyland. Additionally, the 1967 model was equipped with a 998cc engine, producing 55 horsepower, which was the largest engine ever fitted to a Mini Cooper up until that point. This engine allowed the car to reach a top speed of around 90 mph (145 km/h), making it one of the fastest Mini Cooper models of its time. 

Enjoy!

The Mini. Who KNEW they'd be so big!