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04/06/2023 8:23 pm
At look at a couple of Brooklin's Chrysler models...
I am a big fan of cars of the 30s & 40s and thankfully for the collector, Brooklin has offered an abundance of choices to satisfy. These two are gems in my collection. The 1st one was issued in 2017 and was part of the BML Series. I have two of these, maybe you guessed it, the 2nd one received a set of whitewall tires. This is that one.
1937 Chrysler Imperial Eight C-14 Convertible Coupe, BML 17
The 2nd one featured today was a re-color. The 1st was in Skyline Gray, and at the time this model hit my radar-the blue was striking, the gray was boring. Of course, that idea has changed, and I am glad it did, 'cause the Skyline Gray is an impressive color in hand. The Newport Blue is really sweet and sets a definite tone when displayed. The blue model was issued in 2014, and it is in the top 100 of Brooklin models purchased.
1941 Chrysler Saratoga Business Coupe, BRK 120a
When I compare these two models the '37 was an instant hit to my eyes. I had just seen my 1st '37 Chrysler at a car show and the design impressed me immediately, I had to have a model and thankfully Brooklin offered one. It spoke to me as soon as I opened the box, and I still marvel at it each time the model comes out to play. Now, the '41 is certainly in "the love it or hate it" category. The front end is sweet, but the "business end" is something else. I've not seen a business coupe of this vintage, although the later 40s versions are still sporting the same "business end" and I've seen a couple of those. I am sometimes so totally amazed at the style of many cars in the 30s & 40s, I can't help but marvel at the thought process someone took to create it. When I see these models (or the 1:1) like these, it may take me a minute to see the beauty in the design, but when it happens, nice!
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
04/06/2023 8:48 pm
I’m quite enjoying these Brooklin presentations and written background posts, John. While I like convertibles very much, that Saratoga business coupe looks beautifully purposeful and efficient to me.
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04/06/2023 9:11 pm
I agree David, now. When I 1st saw photos of this style on a later model, my 1st thought was "What the ...? A few years ago, I had an opportunity to view a '46 Chrysler Windsor Business Coupe. This opportunity afforded me the chance to see it inside and out, I was able to better understand the practical and useful side of these cars and listening to the stories the owner had about the car when he traveled with his dad on some of his business trips. That purpose & efficiency of the design really became clear, and I saw these cars in a whole new light.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
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04/06/2023 9:37 pm
Thanks again for another session of the “Best of Brooklin”. I find the quantity of wonderful model cars by Brooklin amazing.
Ed Davis
Inverness, Illinois, USA
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04/06/2023 11:47 pm
The Chrysler Saratoga business coupe is an interesting car (I have the grey one). Most business coupes were low end versions of low-priced cars (Chevy, Ford, Studebaker, etc.) yet here is an 8-cylinder, higher trim level of the upscale Chrysler brand as a business coupe. Owned by a very successful salesman of luxury items, perhaps?
Barry Levittan
Long Island, NY