"Collector's Classics"

Several of us have them - search previous posts for some, such as:

https://diecast.org/community/1_43/diecasts-for-today-9-26-21-my-collectors-classics/#post-44306

https://diecast.org/community/1_43/collectors-classics-1955-chevrolet/#post-43121

I think they are as good as old Brooklin, but others may disagree.

@karl 

Great, thank you so much for this info.

Are the models diecast or white metal? Are they heavy weight a la Brooklin? 

Thanks again!

I have several Collector's Classics models.  These were made by Buby, mostly in the 1990's and the early years of the next decade.  I first saw and purchased them at Asheville (NC) Diecast, where Fremont Brown was the owner-operator.  He started as an office supply business and later became completely a dealer in model cars and trucks of all scales.   As I remember, the CC models were about $20 when Brooklins were selling in the $50 range.  I have heard criticism that the wheels were a little small but I don't find that.   One of the aspects I liked (and still do) was a sticker on the bottom signed by the lady who assembled that particular model.  I understand this  was done at their homes.

Here's a CC model that I had close to hand as I wrote this.  Enjoy!  David H

@d-m-holcombe 

Thanks David. I bought the top-down convertible in a burnt orange color, hoping it will prove to be an acceptable substitute in my collection for the much more expensive Brooklin in the "Bittersweet" color.

I have a number of these,  Fords, Mercurys,  Desotos,  etc and quite like them.  Inexpensive enough to do some modifications on them to produce different bodies.  And I always found the maker's sticker on the bottom a nice touch.

54 Mercury (Buby) (Argentina) 

Are they "diecast" or "white metal"?

@john-quilter I imagine that if these were true diecast metal your mods were difficult to do.  Serious power equipment, unlike my delicate little Dremel.

Barry, for the price they are excellent models. I believe the wheels and tires are slightly undersized but that didn't stop me from collecting quite a few of the Fords, Mercurys and DeSotos.

@mark-lampariello  These are diecast so a jewler's saw and various files come into play.  Here are some Fords,  a four door and a business coupe and a Country Sedan

 And some Mercurys

And Desotos

I posted all of mine just a few weeks ago. And yes, they are diecast zamac.

Posted by: @moe-parr

Are they "diecast" or "white metal"?

Diecast!

"Collector's Classics is the model range of Buby, one of the greatest Argentina's scale model company, founded by Haroldo Mahler in 1957.

According to Model Collector magazine, one of the "Collector's Classics creators was Sergio Goldvarg. The first model 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air was appeared in 1988.

The last was 1969 Chevrolet Camaro in 1993.

I have several models in my collection and consider them to be nice and sophisticated. 

There one advertisment poster  with model range and future plans of Buby "Collector's Classics".