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23/03/2026 10:49 am
When I started collecting 1:43 scale models the 1st thing that amazed me was the depth of selection available from all over the world. In 1:24 scale models, the selection was far more limited, and the collector was subject to a way more limited release schedule. Not so with 1:43 models.
As I discovered the world of 1:43 models my collection grew by leaps and bounds, I explored models from everywhere and multiple manufacturers. Not to mention, the different mediums the models are crafted in. Each area of my interests grew as well, I have my preferences, white metal is now and has always been at the top, it's my heart with resin following right behind, the selection in resin is the most prolific.
So, with that, here's one of those models. A friend of mine had a '54 Lincoln Capri for years and it has long been a favorite in 50s styling. I never thought I have the opportunity to have one in my collection in this scale. Well, one would prove to be the elusive concept I couldn't live with. I keep trying to limit my models to a few must-haves, I need to give myself points for trying, even if keep failing at it. With this model, I started with just four colors, unfortunately I kept finding reasons to fall for the others offered and eventually, nine of them have joined my collection. Each with its own character and charm, which is probably why I keep failing for the different colors offered.
GLM issued this model in 2025, they were offered as a Tom Dirnberger Exclusive. The colors were fantastic and well represented the wide array of colors that Lincoln made available for the 1954 Capri. Here's a few photos of each.
1954 Lincoln Capri Hardtop Sport Coupe
in Premier Yellow & Regent Black
in Royal Red & Ermine White, also in Regent Black
in Colony Tan & Embassy Brown
in Canterbury Green & Palace Green
in Ermine White
in Ermine White & Ambassador Blue
GLM also issued this color in their range - Regent Black
and of course, since I saw this actual car in person, I had to have it as well
OK, even with this wonderful selection of models, I'd still be open to convertible versions of this gem.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
23/03/2026 11:05 am
When I owed my '54 Lincolns (one... a green hardtop identical to GLM's ) I searched the world trying to find '54 Lincoln models. At that time, I believe the only replica I found was a silver-chrome promotional bank in roughly 1/25 scale.
Had these nicely done 1/43's existed then, I too would've got them all! Now, it seems, '54 Lincolns are plentiful: 1/64, 1/43, 1/25...
NICE PICS John!
23/03/2026 11:27 am
‘52 - ‘54 are my favorite ‘50s Lincolns with ‘54 getting the top honors. I have the brown/tan GLM but I might have to add the black one. Oddly, I don’t much care for the ‘55…….something about those quarter panel bulges. Why they didn’t add a panoramic windshield on the ‘55 will forever be a mystery to me.
23/03/2026 11:51 am
"Why they didn’t add a panoramic windshield on the ‘55 will forever be a mystery to me."
Simple: It was all about money!
FoMoCo MNGNT knew - and so did the public - that an all-new 1956 Lincoln was coming, therefore, any expensive re-tooling was deemed wasteful. The only concession being of course, those "quarter panel budges" which was a hasty effort to at least have some "evolution of Lincoln design languge" between 1955 Lincolns and the all-new '56.
Critics AND the public perceived '55 Lincolns as antiquated 4-yr old designs (which they were ). "Clever" marketing tried to hide Lincoln's non-wrap around windshield, but... 🙄 🙄 🙄
Notice where these attractive women are standing?
23/03/2026 12:06 pm
All of these are really attractive Lincolns and in especially good-looking exterior colors. I really like this era of Lincoln automobiles, as I do the preceeding and subsequent cars from them. My family had a big Lincoln coupe from the previous generation than these..
I have some examples of these Lincolns in a couple of scales and they are are really nice automobiles in my view.
23/03/2026 12:45 pm
That is a very nice set of Lincoln car models, and as usual, nice photography.
Ed Davis
Inverness, Illinois, USA
23/03/2026 1:02 pm
A great array of that model, Mister Merritt and thank you for sharing them.
23/03/2026 2:08 pm
Very nice collection John! This is a very nice model; I have the blue over white and all black versions and love them. I find that the interior colors and quality of finish contrast very well too. I have all colors offered of this one in 1/64 by MiniGT. It's a bit odd really because I am not a huge fan of the 1:1 car, simply because of the "plucked" look of the headlights, but this feature is not so apparent on the models.
23/03/2026 3:15 pm
That's a gem of a collection within your collection! Sweet photos!
24/03/2026 6:32 am
Love the Lincolns...great pics of course.
John Bono
North Jersey
24/03/2026 7:56 am
"I'm not a huge fan of the 1:1 car, simply because of the plucked look of the headlights."
"Plucked look?" I've never heard anyone describe a 1954 Lincoln in this way. What exactly are you referring to Jack?
I can tell you this, however, something I NEVER liked about 1954 Lincoln headlights - ONE of TWO of this car's dirty little secrets - is that the chrome headlight bezels are NOT screwed down or attached with fasteners.
They're simply "pressed on." In other words, anyone, at any time, can firmly grab each bezel "ear," pull toward them, and you'll remove that chrome ring in seconds. 😬 😬
"Dirty secret" number TWO? Every 1954 Lincoln left the factory with 4-speed GM Hydra-Matic transmissions. 🤨 🤨
This post was modified 1 month ago by Christopher Moroni
24/03/2026 12:04 pm
The lack of a traditional headlight ring (like shown on the yellow '55 Capri) make the headlight look rather unfinished and bare ....like the now outmoded ladies beauty fashion practice of plucking eyelashes.
24/03/2026 1:22 pm
I've always thought the 52-55 Lincolns were nice looking cars but not very exciting. Then came the 56 Premier and I thought, and still do, it was the most beautiful car I had ever seen. Late in 1956 a friend called and said his dad had just bought a new Lincoln and I should come over to see it. I couldn't get there fast enough. When I got to their house I was never so disappointed to see a 57 Premier in their drive way. They were saying how excited they were because it was four door hardtop. I'm sure I didn't hide my feelings for the dismal mess they made out of the beautiful 56 IMO.
John Merritt and Jack Dodds reacted
24/03/2026 2:31 pm
@bob-jackman I agree Bob; don't mess with perfection. The '56 was stunning but the fins on the '57 literally looked like a desperate 11th hour add on. I guess they felt they had to make a change of some kind for the model year but to just stick on a coarse looking pair of fins....no no. I think I would have left the tail end as the nose changes would have sufficed (maybe go with the '57 rear bumper, but no more). I could understand such a move from a financially strapped company like Studebaker or Hudson but not Ford.
This post was modified 1 month ago 2 times by Jack Dodds
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02/04/2026 6:30 pm
One more Tom Dirn special - This car was just behind the #149 car, finished 10th overall and 2nd in class.
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