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John Merritt
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1949 Cadillac Coupe de Ville Hardtop - Prototype - 1949 Autorama Show Car - Matrix Models, MX-50301-071, a LE #085 of 100

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Here are some photos of the 1:1 I saw at a car show in 2013. This was the cars 1st public appearance since its debut in 1949. 

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John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA


   
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(@michaeldetorrice)
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Nice ! It is a sensational replica and I am also glad the original Motorama 1:1 has survived and is in such superb condition. Smile  



   
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Richard Dube
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It was stored for decades but restored to original. Here is a link I posted a few months ago when I reviewed the model ........

 



   
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Beautiful model John. I appreciate your great photos of them and the car itself as well.

 

And thanks Nickies, for the fantastic video! Can't get over all the wood in the car and love the ladies vanity!



   
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