Another holy grail ...
 
Notifications
Clear all

Another holy grail secured

10 Posts
10 Users
17 Likes
329 Views
Randy Rusk
(@randyrusk)
Noble Member
Joined: 2 years ago
Posts: 348
Topic starter  

A while back, I flew out to Oregon to help a friend of a friend figure out how to dispose of his extensive model collection. He had an impressive array of early Lesney Matchbox models in absolutely mint condition. He also had a few 1:43 models, including a 1948 Chrysler Town & Country from Motor City. I offered to buy it then and there but he was only interested in selling the collection as a whole. So I put him in touch with an East Coast auction house, he kicked me a little money for the guidance, and I went home. But I thought about that model for quite a while…

Well, recently another one came into view at a very fair price and I didn’t hesitate. So now another holy grail model has been checked off the list!

929BBA61 E9CA 4B9A 9B33 47C7A17ABA4D
2C8BC64A 3F02 402F 9F84 0B51E9D9D002
9FCF74AF D92D 4173 B6A2 A0CC36A99955

   
Quote
Ed Davis
(@ed-davis)
Famed Member
Joined: 2 years ago
Posts: 1520
 

Congratulations on your acquisition.

Ed Davis
Inverness, Illinois, USA


   
ReplyQuote
John Kuvakas
(@jkuvakas)
Famed Member Admin
Joined: 2 years ago
Posts: 5440
 

Always so satisfying to find one you've been looking for! Congrats!

John Kuvakas
Warrenton, VA


   
Randy Rusk reacted
ReplyQuote
Bob Jackman
(@bob-jackman)
Illustrious Member
Joined: 26 years ago
Posts: 6125
 

Always wonderful to add a holy grail. Congratulations.


   
Randy Rusk reacted
ReplyQuote
David Green
(@david-green)
Illustrious Member
Joined: 2 years ago
Posts: 6192
 

Nice model. Congratulations. It is too bad that you were denied the first time but it still worked out.


   
Randy Rusk reacted
ReplyQuote
Steve Williams
(@stewil)
Reputable Member
Joined: 26 years ago
Posts: 158
 

@david-green 

A real beauty. Congratulations David.

Models = Miracles in miniature = Holding History in ones hand
Cheers and Happy Collecting,
Steve


   
Randy Rusk reacted
ReplyQuote
Jack Dodds
(@jack-dodds)
Illustrious Member
Joined: 2 years ago
Posts: 9244
 

Good for you Randy!  Very nice indeed.


   
Randy Rusk reacted
ReplyQuote
Moe Parr
(@moe-parr)
Famed Member
Joined: 2 years ago
Posts: 1322
 

How do you spell  G O R G E O U S ?  An outstanding addition to your collection. Congrats!

Barry Levittan
Long Island, NY


   
Randy Rusk reacted
ReplyQuote
John Quilter
(@john-quilter)
Famed Member
Joined: 2 years ago
Posts: 1173
 

An east coast auction house?    Do you have a name or website?  I might be interested in following what they have from time to time if they are liquidating collections. 

John F. Quilter
Eugene, Oregon USA


   
ReplyQuote
Mike DeTorrice
(@mikedetorrice)
Illustrious Member
Joined: 2 years ago
Posts: 2288
 

That Chrysler Town and Country looks great. It is a terrific looking car and this 1/43 of it is a fine score. Very nice !


   
Randy Rusk reacted
ReplyQuote
Share: