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12/10/2025 10:10 am
The last factory release of the Brooklin's 1954 Packard Caribbean - in Sahara Sand and Gulf Green. This is the 3rd color option built, followed up by the very limited red & ivory and soon to be issued blue & ivory or sand coming up.
These are among my favorite models, and with over 3,000 1:43 scale models in my collection that's saying something.
1954 Packard Caribbean Convertible, BRK 238c
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
12/10/2025 12:18 pm
3,000 models in 1/43, that is amazing.
This one is a beauty.
12/10/2025 12:33 pm
12/10/2025 12:40 pm
What a beautiful car and Brooklin model if it ! Great colors here, too.
12/10/2025 2:03 pm
That is a lovely model in an equally nice setting. I only have one of the Brooklin Caribbeans, and it is that color combination. If I remember correctly, we both started collecting 1/43 scale models about the same time, 2012-2014. Accumulating 3,000 in that time is amazing.
Ed Davis
Inverness, Illinois, USA
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12/10/2025 2:28 pm
Yes, I am pretty obsessed with my hobby. I did start earnestly collecting this scale starting in 2012, other than the FM 1:43 Classic 50s & 60s series of models I bought in the early 90s and a few others I'd received as gifts from my kids. From 2012 until my 1st 3 Brooklin models in early 2014, I collected mainly resin w/a few diecast here and there. The Brooklin models started me down the path, with just a few short of 1,000 now, they are the dominant portion of my collection. When you consider my complete white metal group of models, they account for just over 1/2 of the total. I do love my models. Since retirement is just around the corner, I will have to slow down the purchases. The upside to that is I will be able to spend more time with them and setting up the new displays and such I have planned.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
12/10/2025 3:37 pm
12/10/2025 7:23 pm
Have it, love it along with other colors from Brooklin, Automodello and Motor City.
12/10/2025 7:27 pm
When the time comes, have a great retirement. Also, thanks for taking the time to share your collection with us.
Ed Davis
Inverness, Illinois, USA
12/10/2025 7:43 pm
Thanks, John. We're all blessed by what you contribute to our hobby, my friend.
John Kuvakas
Warrenton, VA
13/10/2025 8:03 am
John, congrats on your upcoming retirement. And then you can share even more of your collection with us. I'm going on year 4 of mine, and enjoying every moment.😉😁 The Packard is gorgeous. 💯👍