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Topic starter
07/06/2023 2:49 pm
I always looked forward to Brooklin’s new releases especially when they were to be ordinary and even entry level series cars we saw on the streets for not all cars were snazzy coupes and convertibles but represented the mainstream of cars such as a ‘56 Plymouth Plaza, an entry level Chevrolet Yeoman wagon or a ‘59 Chevrolet Brookwood wagon. There was the ‘56 Ford Mainline coupe done as a dealer factory special shown here with versions of the actual car.
There is a curious thing about these entry level Fords for ‘56 as there seemed to break three trim options even on this Mainline entry level Ford: one had rubber mounding around the windshield and rear window and no chrome on the rear quarter. Another had the chrome moldings around the glass an a single trip piece on the side real quarter. Still another variation included a double trip piece on the rear quarter often with a contrasting color between the strips. The Brooklin version is the first version—no chrome around the glass and no chrome strip on the rear quarter. The variation are shown here: Does anyone know how these three variations of the Mainline series came to be. Were the trim variations available as options?
Then there was a CTCS special edition done from the Ford Mainline ‘56. It was a ‘55 Ford of Canada Meteor business coupe.
My guess is that we will no longer have this kind of variety in any Brooklins that might be resealed in the future. I am coming to appreciate more and more these Brooklins once available to us at an affordable price. That is not to say that Brooklins now being offered don’t have a place in the scheme of things as there certainly must be a market for models of the current level of detail. It’s just that for me at least, these earlier Brooklins still have their appeal as did the level of customer care that has long been a hallmark of Brooklin Models. I really hope the current direction of Brooklin Models will be successful.
This topic was modified 6 months ago 5 times by David Knight
David Knight
Richmond, Virginia. USA
07/06/2023 4:15 pm
A fine comparison of these Fords ! I wonder if the 1:1 Ford with the double trim piece (with possible contrasting color on the rear quarter) was a Canadian option or a hallmark of some of those cars released for Canadian sale ?
Karl Schnelle reacted
07/06/2023 4:30 pm
Also I just found this old picture I quickly snapped while walking around town back in 2012. I think it's a 1955 and a very basic car from Ford but they can't be accused of over-ornamentation or too much chrome !
Ed Glorius and Karl Schnelle reacted
Topic starter
07/06/2023 4:31 pm
Mike, I think that those two variations that could be added to the basic Mainline were for US Fords. We used to summer in Georgian Bay and as a kid I was fascinated by how the Canadian Meteors had side trim so different from the US Fords.
David Knight
Richmond, Virginia. USA
Mike DeTorrice reacted
07/06/2023 4:47 pm
David, there were trim options on 1956 Ford Mainlines as well as 3 sedans: One 4-door and Two 2-doors (one without a back seat).
Ed Glorius and Karl Schnelle reacted
07/06/2023 5:32 pm
I am coming to appreciate more and more these Brooklins once available to us at an affordable price. That is not to say that Brooklins now being offered don’t have a place in the scheme of things as there certainly must be a market for models of the current level of detail. It’s just that for me at least, these earlier Brooklins still have their appeal as did the level of customer care that has long been a hallmark of Brooklin Models. I really hope the current direction of Brooklin Models will be successful.
David, I could not agree with you more. There is a certain "charm" about those older Brooklins, lack of detail and all, that just make them so appealing to me!
Barry Levittan
Long Island, NY
07/06/2023 6:07 pm
And I keep hoping for some 1950-52 Plymouths along the lines of the Ertl, Road Champs (and others) shoebox Ford, Solido 1950 Chevrolet. Here is just one example an all steel suburban and others Yes, I know Goldvarg did a white metal 1949 suburban long, long ago.
John F. Quilter
Eugene, Oregon USA
07/06/2023 7:07 pm
@chris Well Chris, you certainly answered the question about trim levels on the 56 Mainline. I was aware of the two versions shown in the lower part of the ad but can't say I ever saw one with the two tone treatment.
Christopher Moroni reacted
07/06/2023 8:57 pm
@bob-jackman Right. Not many (relatively speaking ) were produced that way because most buyers purchasing Mainlines did so for obvious reasons. Optional "fancy" trim & paint work added costs that frankly pushed Mainline costs closer Customline pricing.
John Kuvakas reacted
08/06/2023 10:27 pm
A fine comparison of these Fords ! I wonder if the 1:1 Ford with the double trim piece (with possible contrasting color on the rear quarter) was a Canadian option or a hallmark of some of those cars released for Canadian sale ?
I believe that trim was done on the Australian Ford. Never saw it here in Canada back in the day.
This post was modified 6 months ago by Jack Dodds
09/06/2023 9:09 am
@moe-parr and David. I also agree. They have character.
Retired in Dunedin, Florida.