Diecast for today 11/15/21 - Dinky's awfully proportioned Packard

Harv Goranson · 2021-11-16T00:00:38Z

Based on the 1953 Caribbean convertible, Dinky No. 132 was made from 1955 to 1961. Perhaps Dinky's designers were going from photographs and guessing a lot, but it's too wide, too squat, too squared-off, and maybe too short for the proportions it ought to have. Those who have the Franklin Mint, MiniMarque, or Motor City (1954) versions can see what I mean. But it is a one-owner car (acquired at retail in the 1960s).

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Topic starter 07/04/2026 10:01 am

I should also mention my sadness at hearing of John Quilter's passing. We had corresponded several times back in my 'MG Days'. He will be missed. And I guess I should pay more attention to the Lounge where this was posted - surprised no one here passed this along to this forum.

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