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21/10/2023 5:37 pm
The 1934 LaSalle has, for many years, been my favorite LaSalle. I like the 1934 to 1936 model years, but the '34 speaks the loudest to me. In '34, it seems that the LaSalle brought everything together perfectly.
Both Brooklin and Durham Classics offered the collector some great choices for the 1934 model year. They are all amazing models and since I purchased my 1st one in 2014, Brooklin's '34 Sedan. I have been on the lookout for what is available on the secondary markets since they are all long past production.
1934 LaSalle Series 350 Sedan, BRK 169
this was followed a couple of years later by the Brooklin's 350 Coupe, BRK 84
At the time I purchased the coupe I came across Durham Classics Series 350 Convertible Coupe, and this was my 1st Durham model. It is a beauty.
In Ardsley Green, DC-30
The convertible was added in 2017 and it was then that I started researching what other colors were available. What I found were 14 different color combinations, now I'm not interested in all of them, but I definitely want several. For me, the variety of colors bring new attitudes and character to an existing model. I think model manufacturers know that as well, otherwise why would they offer color choices?
With the other colors on my radar, I've come across a few more, the latest one joining my collection this past weekend at the Chicago model show. I am still looking for a couple others.
The models already collected are in order of their arrival...
Sheridan Blue, DC-30C
the Indy 500 Pace Car Edition - Pacemaker in Pompellan Red, DC-30E
In Lamar Tan & Sealing Wax Red, DC-30A
In Vincennes Red & Black, DC-30B
in Diana Cream, DC-30G
In Colonial Cream & Admiral Blue, DC-30D
and finally in Black, DC-30H
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
21/10/2023 6:17 pm
All these models are very nice, especially in my opinion, the Colonial Cream and Admiral Blue. Hobby Database list one of these Durham Classics hood down convertibles in an outrageous pink with silver fenders, that I'm sure most would baulk over, but I would love to have.
21/10/2023 6:35 pm
Nice set of models, and I love the different colors.
Ed Davis
Inverness, Illinois, USA
21/10/2023 7:12 pm
@charles-rockett, those pink and silver LaSalles were made to celebrate a grandbaby. There were only 12 made and had a higher level of detail. They were quite expensive at issue. If I remember correctly, they were $225 or so.
John Kuvakas
Warrenton, VA
21/10/2023 7:47 pm
@jkuvakas That certainly would have put them in the Conquest / Chromes / Brianza ball park, but not as expensive as some of the Design Studio and ECM models one sees. And it is a stunning little model. They did one in baby blue and silver as well: do you imagine this was because they weren't sure if the grand baby would be a boy or a girl ?
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21/10/2023 8:05 pm
They all look superb in these excellent photographs ! LaSalle sure made some lookers and they clearly make for great 1:43 models.
22/10/2023 8:24 am
@charles-rockett, given their issue date (maybe 2008-2009?), they were quite expensive for a new issue white-metal. The pink version was to celebrate a particularly difficult pregnancy, if I remember correctly. By the time the model was offered, the baby had been born.
John Kuvakas
Warrenton, VA
22/10/2023 8:46 am
@jkuvakas A story with a happy ending for mother, baby, the family and the rest of us who have the model to wonder at. Maybe on day in actuality.
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22/10/2023 10:31 am
The Sheridan Blue is my favorite.
It's amazingly beautiful.
Thanks for all the pics.
Steve
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22/10/2023 10:44 am
I'm considering purchasing a 1934 Lasalle coupe. I came across a company the makes 1/43 custom wheels & tires such as Cragars, Torque Thrust, Haldibrands, etc. What ever you want. I ordered 3 sets and have already purchased a BRK 1937 Buick coupe and 1937 Buick slant back.I plan to do custom candy paintwork and turn them into street rods. I need one more model. Considering the Lasalle 3 window coupe, 1934 Ford or 1935 Plymouth. Would like to do a BRK 1937 Pontiac 3 window or 5 window coupe but for some reason the 37 Pontiacs are very expensive on the secondary market.
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