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John Merritt
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Another new Buick added to my collection. 

1954 Buick Century Riviera Hardtop Coupe - Motor City USA - Design Studio Series

1954 Buick Century Hdtp 0
1954 Buick Century Hdtp 1
1954 Buick Century Hdtp 4
1954 Buick Century Hdtp 5
1954 Buick Century Hdtp 6
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John Merritt
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Very nice indeed!  I love the colors.  When was this one made?



   
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John Merritt
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@jack-dodds 

I don't know. Sometime ago I would guess, the early 90s.


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@jcarnutz 

Nice model and I like the color. If you are correct about early 1990s, this model is over 25 years old. How would you compare the level of detail and overall finish to models such as Conquest 1957 Buick and Brooklin 1956 Buick, two models I have.


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David H
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Congratulations on such a find, John.  The Motor City line made really fine models, and yours is obviously one of their best.  Good one!   On the other end of the spectrum, where financially I'm more comfortable, I found this one a few months ago for something under $10.  I remember because I got change back. I think it was on sale because the outer clear plastic wall had been dented.  Well, it's a Buick anyhow.

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Wanna swap?

                        David H Happy  

(Later:  I looked this series up and find that it sold originally for quite a bit more than $10.  Maybe I got it cheaper because of the dent in the plastic?)



   
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This 1949 Buick diecast made a great base for some conversions.

1949 Buicks X 3
1949 Buicks X3

John F. Quilter
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Posted by: @jcarnutz

Another new Buick added to my collection. 

1954 Buick Century Riviera Hardtop Coupe - Motor City USA - Design Studio Series

1954 Buick Century Hdtp 0
1954 Buick Century Hdtp 1
1954 Buick Century Hdtp 4
1954 Buick Century Hdtp 5
1954 Buick Century Hdtp 6
1954 Buick Century Hdtp 7

I had this model many years ago. It is really nice. The 1954 Skylark is even better



   
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Very nice '54 Buick John. I'm looking for the same model but in a black convertible by Design Studio. It will complete my collection of '50-'54 GM convertibles  below. It is a tough one to find. I'm considering converting the '54 Brooklin 4 dr sedan into a convertible as a last resort.

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Nice addition John. I have had this model for many years and would rate it at least as good as white metal models being produced today. Ken, I was able to find the black MOC 54 Buick convertible  a few years ago...it was pricey but worth it. You have a nice convertible collection.



   
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@kenspear  Do a search for the TSM,  True Scale Models,  1954 convertible and hardtop.  Here they are with a Brooklin sedan and a two door sedan conversion of a TSM.

1954 Buicks X 4 #1

And the Brooklin Ionia bodied Estate Wagon

1954 Buick Century wagon #1

John F. Quilter
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@john-quilter I have a question about the Brooklin Estate Wagon. Is your model the stock model from Brooklin or did you add some extra detail?

I have a nice little collection of Buicks from 1941 to 1964 and can use something between 1950 and 1956. One of those 1954 models would do nicely.


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@ed-davis  Sorry, I misspoke, it's not a Brooklin, but a TSM.  And I did no extra detailing.


John F. Quilter
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