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Classic Era Minimarque Duesenbergs and Cord

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Randy Rusk
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The classic American luxury cars of the early 1930s still have the power to stop you in your tracks. From the flowing elegance of the 1933 Duesenberg Rollston JN Convertible Coupe to the sleek, sporting presence of the 1930 Cord L29 Roadster owned by Brook Stevens, each of these automobiles reflects an era when style, craftsmanship, and engineering were inseparable. Add in the stately sophistication of the 1933 Duesenberg Derham-bodied Model J and the dramatic performance pedigree of the 1935 Duesenberg Model SSJ Roadster, and you have four vehicles that represent some of the finest design work of the Classic Era.

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What makes them even more enjoyable to appreciate today is that Minimarque captured all four in gloriously detailed scale models. These are not just miniature cars; they are thoughtful tributes to some of the most beautiful and significant American automobiles ever built. From the sweeping fenders to the distinctive proportions and elegant coachwork, Minimarque managed to preserve the character of each original in miniature form.

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Cord Brook Stevens
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That achievement would be impressive at any time, but it is even more remarkable when you consider these models are now almost 30 years old. Their level of detail, presence, and fidelity still stand out today, which says as much about the quality of the models as it does about the timeless appeal of the cars themselves. In both full size and scale, these four classics remain unforgettable.



   
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As usual, nice write-up about some nice looking cars, both 1:1 and 1:43.


Ed Davis
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Such an incredible era of automobile design history...just gorgeous!



   
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(@chris)
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Holy smoke - you got me!   I thought, "Wow, Randy's got four models that match the four actual cars perfectly!"     

Needless to say, those are terrifically stagged 1/43 pics, very conniving - and yes, remarkable detail & presence considering they were manufactured before or around the turn of the century!  😳 😳 



   
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