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02/04/2021 12:54 pm
I was looking at the Brooklin April 2, Weekly Diary. One of the photos showed a model with description, "Elmo model of the GSX." It looks like their 1970 Buick GS in different color, but I have no idea what the Elmo reference is. Anyone know?
Ed Davis
Inverness, Illinois, USA
Ed Glorius and Ed Glorius reacted
02/04/2021 1:06 pm
I don't, but I'm intrigued too.
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Retired in Dunedin, Florida.
02/04/2021 1:11 pm
This was a model commissioned by two gentlemen who have formed Elmo Models; one being Mo Brown of Brooklin Collectors Club fame. To celebrate the launch of their new venture, they had 50 or so of the Buicks done in white with the GSX effects and all sold within a day or so, I believe.
02/04/2021 1:14 pm
@jkuvakas Whoops...looks like we both answered JK, but you slightly ahead in time...much like the Buick serial #s. Lol.
Topic starter
02/04/2021 1:18 pm
Thank you for your replies. I wish this would have been made in larger quantities and available to a wider number of collectors.
Ed Davis
Inverness, Illinois, USA
Karl Schnelle and Karl Schnelle reacted
02/04/2021 2:04 pm
After much detective work, Mo's brother is Elliot!  Hence ElMo Models... 😮Â
John Kuvakas and John Kuvakas reacted
02/04/2021 2:18 pm
I think the sellout was two days. There were five left when I ordered on day 2. Initial pics look good, but I wish it had raised letter tires. I found "Goodyear" white tire decals online, but there are no opposite side decals for tire size, etc.
BTW, some things show up on Facebook before they reach here. Word to the wise.
This post was modified 5 years ago by Harv Goranson
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Karl Schnelle and Karl Schnelle reacted
02/04/2021 10:07 pm
It is a model I am looking forward to getting.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
03/04/2021 9:33 am
@ed-davis I think that if more than 50 were made they would not have been sold out and they would have been left with unsold stock.
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03/04/2021 9:43 am
@jkuvakas The model is a 1970 Buick GSX 455 stage 1. This version of the car was only available in 2 colors. 491 in Saturn yellow and 187 in Apollo white.
This limited edition model turned out to be a sellout in 5 days.
03/04/2021 12:13 pm
@mingmong68Â And the Saturn Yellow version was one half of a 2-model set done for the Brooklin Collectors Club members several years ago...right?
John Merritt and John Merritt reacted
03/04/2021 12:37 pm
@jack-dodds Not really. The one done for the BCC was a convertible which turned out to be strictly inaccurate as it was a conversion and Buick only made the 2 colors in hardtop in the GSX version.
03/04/2021 12:41 pm
@mingmong68 Oh really? Thanks for this info John...very interesting, as I have this set but didn't realize the convertible issue.
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