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25/01/2021 11:21 am
There was a discussion earlier on this website about St. Martins model car shop near Charing Cross in London, England. Many of us visited whenever we got the chance.
They put out a line of built S.M.T.S.white metal models. Here is their A.C. Cobra Coupe.
25/01/2021 11:28 am
Great model, great shop. We had the opportunity to visit in 2017.
John Kuvakas
Warrenton, VA
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25/01/2021 11:37 am
Great photograph JK. I kick myself that I never did this myself. For some reason, I thought it would stay in business forever. Miss it!
Karl Schnelle and Karl Schnelle reacted
25/01/2021 11:42 am
They had an incredible selection of models. And...while we were there, there was a small group of folks just standing around, talking about models. They invited me to join while Kelly went for a cup of tea. For me, it was like visiting family!
John Kuvakas
Warrenton, VA
25/01/2021 1:38 pm
St Martins, which I have visited with Graeme Ogg, was much like Autofanatics run by Jon Norbert in Sherman Oaks, California. Sadly, also no longer in business. There were always a few collectors and motorheads hanging around talking models and cars. Never missed a chance to visit while on a business trip to LA.
John F. Quilter
Eugene, Oregon USA
25/01/2021 6:27 pm
Thanks for the photos - never knew St Martins did that!
David Green and David Green reacted
25/01/2021 6:36 pm
Now a few collectors and motorheads hang around talking models and cars at Grand Prix Models in Banbury, England. Not now of course but before the Covid-19 situation every first Saturday in the month they opened their showrooms and I stayed chatting for 2/3 hours. It was a bit like a mini ModeleX.
Autominologist residing in the Robin Hood County
Nottinghamshire England UK
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25/01/2021 7:12 pm
Last time that I visited Grand Prix Models, they were in Radlett. Great place. I obviously have not kept up with their location but glad to see they are still in business.
25/01/2021 7:19 pm
Last time that I visited Grand Prix Models, they were in Radlett. Great place. I obviously have not kept up with their location but glad to see they are still in business.
Still a great place David. My first models for 2021 were purchased from GPM.
Autominologist residing in the Robin Hood County
Nottinghamshire England UK
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