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08/11/2024 9:42 am
1935 Auburn Model 851 Supercharged Phaeton - Great Lighting Models, LE #031 of 199
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
08/11/2024 9:57 am
Terrific shots of a a spectacular Marque John! That'll grab your attention. Sure wish Auburn, Cord & Duesenberg still made American cars today!
08/11/2024 10:25 am
@perrone1 Have it, love it. The color is perfect and so period correct for this car.
08/11/2024 10:28 am
08/11/2024 4:24 pm
Just plain gorgeous John, fantastic flamboyance.
1935 Auburn Model 851 Supercharged Phaeton - Great Lighting Models, LE #031 of 199
Models = Miracles in miniature = Holding History in ones hand
Cheers and Happy Collecting,
Steve
08/11/2024 11:11 pm
This was quite a surprise to see this model announcement from GLM a few months ago. I was skeptical of the yellow color and it took me time to decide if I would go with the black closed top. When displayed, the model seems a little bit small but the proportions are spot on.
I finally went with the yellow closed top and I don't regret it. The perfect companion to this one would be a 1937 Cord Custom Beverly Sedan. I hope GLM will get one in the pipeline.
09/11/2024 2:18 am
some additional pictures of this nice Auburn...........
11/11/2024 5:29 pm
I went with the top down. I agree with others here, that it's too bad the red trim paint did not extend to the fender line at the rear.
12/11/2024 6:46 am
12/11/2024 9:17 am
@perrone1 Far beyond. When the mints went out of the model car business, I just stepped up my already sizable 1/43 collection. I had run out of space for additional 1/18 and 1/24 scales but 1/43 stepped in. I had been collecting white metal for years and with the decline in that category, resin began a whole new era with miniature works of art and subject matter I never thought we would ever see.
12/11/2024 9:27 am
Yes sir, I hear THAT my friend! I, too, have increased my 1/43rd buying. And although it has no collection 'theme' and is meager in size, I can appreciate the fine detailing and fidelity to the 1:1 it replicates. Like you indicate, as well, it takes up so little room comparatively speaking.@perrone1 Far beyond. When the mints went out of the model car business, I just stepped up my already sizable 1/43 collection. I had run out of space for additional 1/18 and 1/24 scales but 1/43 stepped in. I had been collecting white metal for years and with the decline in that category, resin began a whole new era with miniature works of art and subject matter I never thought we would ever see.
John Kuvakas and John Merritt reacted