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Diecasts for today 7/20/21

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Harv Goranson
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With all the posts about Thunderbirds, I thought I would post a few diecasts pf the first generation cars. First up here's the '55 by Minichamps again, both views this time:

Minichamps Ford Set Thunderbird 1955 pic1
Minichamps Ford Set Thunderbird 1955 pic2

Tekno made a 1956 in both convertible (below) and coupe versions.

Tekno 809 Ford T bird pic1
Tekno 809 Ford T bird pic2

Solido also made a '55 - i no longer own this one.

solido 113B
solido 113B pic2

Finally here's the Franklin Mint version with all its opening features. 

Franklin Mint B11KC32 Ford Thunderbird 1956 pic1
Franklin Mint B11KC32 Ford Thunderbird 1956 pic2
Franklin Mint B11KC32 Ford Thunderbird 1956 pic3

 



   
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IMO the very best model of the 55 bird, Ford Products version is the best. too bad they didn't stick around long enough to do the 56 and 57. Their 62 Sports Roadster is also a home run.



   
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Harv Goranson
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@bob-jackman Which I may post tomorrow.



   
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@mg-harv

Do you know approximately when Minichamps produced that Thunderbird model?


Ed Davis
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Harv Goranson
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@ed-davis Sure do. This specific color version (perhaps Skyhaze Green?) was part of the 13-car set Minichamps made in 2003 for Ford's 100-year anniversary. 



   
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