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03/07/2026 5:00 pm
This is not one of the models I had planned but when I read 1959 Comparison post I thought about this model I reworked a couple of years ago. This started out as a Western Models Buick Pace Car version, I wanted a solid white convertible that was similar to one a friend used to have a few years ago. That one also had a red interior and had red wheels. I removed the decals and painted the wheels red. Since this is kind of thing is not my forte, it required a bit of patience and determination. All things considered, it turned out pretty well.
1959 Buick Electra 225 Convertible, in Arctic White from Western Models
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
03/07/2026 8:17 pm
Nice model. I have something very similar. It is a 1959 Buick Invicta convertible, white with red interior, from Western Models Collector Edition (WMCE). Other than the Invicta name on front fenders, it looks just like yours. I bought the model from Buz in 2017.
Ed Davis
Inverness, Illinois, USA
03/07/2026 10:31 pm
Beautifully done,John. I like it far better than the pace car. It was worth the effort.
04/07/2026 5:07 pm
Because I collect Indy Pace Cars, I had to have this one along with a 1/18 version.
04/07/2026 7:43 pm
Very nice work, John. Thanks for sharing.
John Kuvakas
Warrenton, VA
05/07/2026 10:42 am
I did the same with mine as well John.
05/07/2026 2:25 pm
@bob-jackman A bunch of pace cars are coming from Ixo - 1965, 1978, 1979, and 1984. Just in case you need to fill gaps.
This post was modified 3 months ago by Harv Goranson
05/07/2026 3:13 pm
05/07/2026 6:30 pm
John it came out great! You can't go wrong '59 deuce and a quarter styling.This is not one of the models I had planned but when I read 1959 Comparison post I thought about this model I reworked a couple of years ago. This started out as a Western Models Buick Pace Car version, I wanted a solid white convertible that was similar to one a friend used to have a few years ago. That one also had a red interior and had red wheels. I removed the decals and painted the wheels red. Since this is kind of thing is not my forte, it required a bit of patience and determination. All things considered, it turned out pretty well.
1959 Buick Electra 225 Convertible, in Arctic White from Western Models
John Bono
North Jersey
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