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31/05/2026 9:05 am
Richard Hutchins is one of the most mysterious figures in the world of white metal models. His company SAMS made many interesting ministures like this 1959 Olds. Does anybody have this absolutely spectacular model in collection?
31/05/2026 11:42 am
These replicas look fantastic ! Great subject matter and definitely, being so rare, they must be very expensive and uncommon to see in person.
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31/05/2026 2:16 pm
Would be nice to see photos of the real model. I assume that some members of the forum have this piece in collection.
By the way SAMS made many other interesting models of the American cars.
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31/05/2026 2:28 pm
I was able to find photo from Richard's website.
31/05/2026 3:17 pm
Nice ! I think it is a beautiful car and model of it. I have several examples of this Oldsmobile in 1/18 scale and it is an all-time favorite.
01/06/2026 8:51 am
I have the model in metallic Green with a white top and it is magnificent.
01/06/2026 11:22 am
I have 3 models. The uptop convertible was a recused damaged top!
01/06/2026 11:44 am
@chazy-r Very nice models. Never saw any of them.
Ed Davis
Inverness, Illinois, USA
01/06/2026 12:52 pm
Just to add to the story, here is my specimen in a rather pretty lilac colour with black roof.
p.s. The S.A.M.S. Latin motto means "Small is beautiful". How true.
This post was modified 5 days ago by Graeme Ogg
Graeme.M. Ogg
London U.K.
01/06/2026 2:47 pm
Yes, Graham it is very beautiful! Congratulations
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02/06/2026 2:13 am
@graeme-ogg Do you know any information about Richard? As far as I know during 2000s he concentrated on microcars but now his main business is LRC company. He also wrote autobiorgaphy book. Have you read it?
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02/06/2026 5:14 am
@fred-eliseeff Sorry, I don't know anything about Mr Hutchins, and I don't know anything about SAMS models either. In fact, I thought my Olds was made by SMTS until I checked the baseplate again to make sure! Easy mistake to make since the two outfits have done such similar 1:43 white metal products.
Graeme.M. Ogg
London U.K.
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03/06/2026 12:42 pm
I suspect that initial brass pattern was cteated by Martin Field. After SAMS had produced 300 units it was sold to Motor City USA and reworked by Pete Kenna.
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03/06/2026 12:44 pm
@graeme-ogg I read some your articles in Model Auto Review by Rod Ward. Seems that you have deep knoweledge about modeld. How can I connect with you?
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