[Closed] Does Anyone know anything about FROBLY? I just bought the Cord L-29.

Dick, the best I can find was right here on this forum, just a few years ago. Here it is:

"Does the name Jacques Greilsheimer ring any bells? That was the guy who conceived the Eligor line. Greilsheimer decided to try a line of models for car enthusiasts who might pay a higher price than the mass market Eligors. There were only a few made in this line in the 80s. They were mostly white metal, and I understand John Day and SMTS helped with the masters.
"They are good models by the standards of the day, somewhat simple by today's standards. I have a 1930 Cord L29 coupe in red and white which I'm quite fond of; it captures the spirit of the car. I also have a 1958 Packard Hawk coupe, which is somewhat basic but with well-finished paintwork. Chrome details would have to be bare-metalled." (Scott Brown, Forum 43, 02/22/2008)

And this (nothing new) was on a model's description:

"Up for bid is a 1951 Mercury Monterey convertible top up in metallic red by Frobly of France. Frobly is a high quality white metal manufacturer comparable to Brooklin Models. Frobly models are hard to find and have become very collectible. Like new condition without original box." (Worthpoint sales site)

Thanks, Chris. I'm just posting from earlier discussion, as I am not at all familiar with Frobly.

Just found this Frobly - a Citroen DS19 ……………..

more info:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FROBLY-1-43-SCALE-WHITE-METAL-7010-CITROEN-DS19-BERLINE-SILVER-BLUE/401145770935?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D38707%26meid%3D8bbb5cd1fb1e4005944e7054ac1c37f6%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D12%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D160705145327

Chris

Good Information, mostly what I was seeking. I talked to several experts who did not know this data.

However it was great to renew acquaintances with several old friends. Any idea when these were made? I was surprised to hear that the Mercury and Packard could be white metal, they seem to be much lighter than the Cord.

From several sources, here is a list of Frobly models (probably incomplete):

1951 Mercury convertible, t/up
1958 Packard Hawk- resin
1961 Ford Econoline van & pickup, red, listed as fire rescue
1930 Cord L29
1955 Citroen DS 19
1961 Citroen DS 19
1935 Duesenberg SSJ Speedster
1957 Ferrari 4.9 Superfast
Hotchkiss 686 Paris-Nice 1938 (Frobly 7020)

(later.. just found a curiosity at "etoiledunord"- being one Ford "pik-up" in yellow and black, early 1930's style, listed as Frobly 1842.

I hope this helps someone complete a more complete and detailed list.

Econoline also came as a window van and a pickup.

Thanks, Albert. I checked and found both pickup and van sold on the 'bay in June, seemingly new in blue and white boxes. Both were listed as "Frobly Eligor," which could tie in to Chris Sweetman's comments.

Jerry Rettig's book questions if the Duesenberg was ever produced.

a small Frobly brochure -link http://www.kbickford.com/images/Frobly_insert.pdf

A link to an image of two Frobly models the Packard Hark & Mercury …...

https://new.liveauctioneers.com/item/24275266_2-frobly-autos

Chris

I would be inclined to agree as I have never seen one in the metal or ….

any images of one either but if anyone knows differently then please share this information with images.

Chris