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From My Collection - A bit of a different post... Monday 9/12/22

John Merritt · 2022-09-13T03:46:05Z

I have recently received several Goldvarg Collection models. I found them at a dealer in Germany I have dealt with a couple of times. I was searching for something else I've been unable to find. He didn't have it, but I was quite surprised to find these available... Now for the bit different. I only finished up one shot of each model (the full shoot coming later) I wanted to share a few thoughts of each of these along with a photo. Thanks for looking and I hope you enjoy my photos and thoughts. FIRST UP - THE TOTALLY AMAZING The next couple of models are, to my eyes, miniature works of art. Sergio announced these two models several years ago, to be honest, it has been so long ago I don't recall when it was exactly. Regardless of the when, these two gems are finally here, and they are wonderful. This particular car has always fascinated me, and as a kid, a friend's mom had one, although I don't recall if it was a '63 or '64. It was a cute little car and way better than the Opel Kadett Wagon my dad bought as a 2nd car, and the Opel was newer. 1963 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova Hardtop Coupe - in Saddle Tan & Laurel Green This next one was a complete surprise; I must not have been keeping up with current announcements I wasn't aware this was even being offered. A Rose Mist Poly is also available (still thinking about that one) The Buick Riviera is such an influential model and it launched GM into the "Personal Luxury" car market. A very distinctive style made it an immediate success. The Goldvarg Collection had already issued this model in two colors previously, so this is a break from the norm with two more colors, they have never done that before (stay tuned 'cause they did it again with another model) This is my favorite color for the '63 Riviera which makes this totally gorgeous gem a must have... 1963 Buick Riviera Hardtop Coupe - in Marlin Blue OK, as mentioned previously, the following is the 2nd model the Goldvarg Collection has reissued in other colors. This model was also a surprise, and a really great one. If you are a visitor to the Forum 24 page, you have seen some of my Impala models. I have a lot of them, and I love them all. One of the regrets I had in the 1:24 scale was not getting the '62 in Anniversary Gold that was issued by WCPD. It is very rare, hard to find and really pricey. So now, I have one in that perfect color, and it is pretty awesome as is the other color issued. 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS 409 Hardtop Sport Coupe in Anniversary Gold & Twilight Blue Now this next model is an excellent one too, although a curiosity for sure. It comes labeled as a Mercury Park Lane. Even Sergio has referred to it as such in several posts. In hand, it is definitely not. The name plate indicates it as a Montclair, which it is. The body side trim is also outfitted as a Montclair, the Park Lane has a completely different appearance in the chrome trim. What makes it even better, is that it is a Breezeway model, which is incredibly unique and not often seen these days. These are both very nice. 1964 Mercury Montclair Breezeway Sedan - in Peacock Blue & Bittersweet The next model is very nice but is misses the mark just slightly. It was mentioned in another post that the model had an incorrect roof line and windshield. With the model in hand, it does. Now not as noticeable as it shows in a couple of photos, it is still obvious. While it doesn't detract from the model too much, because they are incredible in every other way, the model is what it is. I am pleased with it, but you judge. 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 XL Club Victoria Hardtop in Skymist Blue/Corinthian White & Chestnut Poly The next model is a bit disappointing, at least to my eyes. I was really looking forward to it as it is a station wagon, and you can never have too many of those. The model has a slight "banana shape" which is more obvious in the yellow/green version than the blue. Maybe it is the chrome trim. I am not sure what happened, or how this kind of thing occurs, but it did all the same. Now, in the model's defense, it is otherwise well done, perfect colors. 1960 Pontiac Catalina Safari Station Wagon in Skymist Blue & Stardust Yellow/Fairway Green

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Jack Dodds

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14/09/2022 8:28 am

@bob-jackman That is great news; I have been eagerly awaiting them!

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Goldvarg

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12/10/2022 9:47 am

@jcarnutz Dear John,

I hope everything is well.

I did not forget about your 1960 Pontiac , but I decided to check one by one at factory again.

so there will be a bit of delay in shipping them. I want to be sure that quality is 100% as expected.

The Breezeway, Galaxies and Mercurys have just arrived.

Warmest regards!

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