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Poll: Which '57? (4/7/2026)

John Bono — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 02:13:37 +0000

'57 DeSoto or Pontiac?

Be sure to make your selection.

Of course, please “Reply” to share your comments.

If selection is greater than 2 rank them.

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So how do I not buy this one?

kevins — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 01:59:36 +0000

The model I bought today was never on my radar, I never had any intention of obtaining it. I don’t generally hunt out Franklin’s, I have only a handful of them, I much prefer Danbury’s. I’ve seen it a few times on eBay, thought it was kind of cool, but never thought it was worth the asking price, especially for an older low tech model. For the buy it now price on this one, it looks better and better!

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The following are actual auction photos…

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Looks pretty nice to me.

Car safety.

David Green — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:44:38 +0000

My sister has a lifesaving tool in her car

that is designed to cut through a seat belt

if she gets trapped with potential fire risk.

SHE KEEPS IT IN THE CAR TRUNK !

CARS of 1957

George Schire — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:41:47 +0000

CARS of 1957

The Greatest Cars of the Fifties!

Organizing my "Collectible Automobile" magazines and I came across this "Special Edition" featuring the great cars from the Big Three and the Independents too!

Browsing and reading this fun issue this afternoon, once again the incredible photos, stories, and facts are proof why "Collectible Automobile" is the absolute automotive authority.

And it includes all of the 1:25 model kits and promo models available and also all of the 1:24 diecast releases too. And last but not least, collectible literature available for '57! Cover to cover, this issue is a collectible itself! And inside close to 200 color photos of the beauties '57 offered.

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Your electric van has arrived - but it did not stay around for long!

Karl Schnelle — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:30:28 +0000

Here is another weird one - made by SMTS but totally unmarked. Arrival Electric van - a few real prototypes were made before the company in the UK went out of business (2021-22). I assume they wanted SMTS to make the promos but only a few 1/43 prototypes were made. Recently found at the back of the factory and sold to me! I don't collect vans or electric cars, but I had to have this one. Very heavy and cold to the touch, so I think it has white metal parts... The factory described it as "Resin body with metal parts"

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Wiki has a good background on the company...

Horch search...

GDH — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:54:31 +0000

I have been looking to expand my very small (tiny, in fact) group of vintage Horch models, in 1/43, 1/24, and/or 1/18 scale, so I thought I would post a general note and see if anyone has a lead on two of the most sensational Horch automobiles ever created (in my opinion) - the 1937 853 Sport Cabriolet bodied by Voll Ruhrbeck and the 1938 853A Sport Cabriolet bodied by Erdmann & Rossi. If anyone has information on a company who did/does make models of either car please let me know.

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(Pics) 1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator

michaeldetorrice — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:45:09 +0000

This is a Welly diecast model of the sleek and good-looking Mercury Cougar Eliminator from 1970. They have done a '70 XR-7 and Ertl has done excellent 1969 versions of this Mercury car.

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Mondays Pics: One of my cars.

Hollis Cornell — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:02:23 +0000

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Mondays Pics: Guys Busy at the Shop.

Hollis Cornell — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:59:18 +0000

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getting the truck ready for a busy week... 1953 GMC DM

Galen55 — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:35:41 +0000

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