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07/10/2023 2:01 pm
Sample Saturday! Here we have a 1957 Chrysler 300C color sample from the Franklin Mint. You guessed it, DM was first to market so this one didn’t make it. The last photo shows the DM (left)/FM (right) comparison. Enjoy!
07/10/2023 2:17 pm
Great pics! Like 'em BOTH!
07/10/2023 4:11 pm
interesting thanks Lu. I will never, ever understand how during their heyday the mints continued to produce models of the same car. No good for collectors, or even their own business. How many 300Cs can the market absorb?
Steve Jacobs reacted
09/10/2023 9:59 am
interesting thanks Lu. I will never, ever understand how during their heyday the mints continued to produce models of the same car. No good for collectors, or even their own business. How many 300Cs can the market absorb?
Do you think it might have been a competition between the two Mints to see who would produce the best one ?
Or maybe some company made the dies for both Mints and they shared them to save on tooling costs ?
Tony Perrone reacted
09/10/2023 2:39 pm
@100ford2003 both plausible explanations Steve. Just quite a frustrating collecting experience overall
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09/10/2023 4:13 pm
Blue Sunday! Today we have a 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Seville Coupe from the Danbury Mint. Enjoy!
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09/10/2023 4:14 pm
Camouflage Monday! Here we have a 1996 Ford F150 from the Franklin Mint. Enjoy!
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10/10/2023 11:30 pm
Toyish Tuesday! Today we have a Hummer H1 from Johnny Lighting! Enjoy!
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11/10/2023 11:22 pm
Lowrider Wednesday! Here we have a 1960 Impala from the Danbury Mint. Enjoy!
12/10/2023 3:03 am
Wow,
In that 1st pic is that windshield to roofline ratio aspect correct ?
It looks, to me, like the base of the windshield sits way too far forward of where it should be in relationship to the upper roof line.
Maybe it's just my phone and the pics on it but it just looks out of whack to me.
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12/10/2023 10:00 pm
Chrome Thursday! I just noticed that Tuesday's Hummer H1 is a rerun. To make up for it, I'm showcasing something truly special today – a 1960s Midget Racer from Ken Kraft. The company was founded by Mr. Kenichi Takaishi and was headquartered in the City of Saitama. I'm not sure if Ken Kraft is still in business today. These were available as both factory-built models and kits. The factory-built cars are all polished with no paint. Enjoy!
12/10/2023 11:40 pm
What can I say? I'm in awe of your unique models and diversified collection Lu. I love this little guy. I think GMP may have made some? in 1/24. And there is a couple of kits around that I feel are a bit too pricey. Hoping or more realistic prices and I'd love to have a go at one.