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04/06/2025 9:00 pm
Another trio of model photos from my archives. This grouping celebrates the sedan in all of its glory.
The 1st set is the 2nd '52 Cadillac sedan that I purchased (of course there were only 2 released). The 1st was the solid black and was the 14th Brooklin model that I added. The solid black was an impressive model, a very formal look with loads of class. This 2-tone gray version brings a totally different attitude and distinction to the casting. Might I say, it even has a bit of "sportiness" if possible.
1952 Cadillac Series 62 4dr Sedan, BRK 147a in Mist Gray & Savoy Gray
The 2nd model is the 2nd '58 Buick issued by Brooklin. A Factory Special Limited Edition, 1 of 400. The '58 Buick was a chrome laden behemoth and despite the less detailed appearance of the Brooklin model, that chrome experience is still apparent, a least for me. Brooklin captured this model wonderfully.
1958 Buick Roadmaster 75 Riviera Hardtop 4dr Sedan, BRK 155x in Carlsbad Black
The 3rd model is one from WMCE. A Limited Edition issued via Route 66 Models, mine is #03 of 15. The 3rd year in Ford's three-year design cycle from 1957-1959. Each year brought its own distinctive style to the market, and each year has its lovers and haters. For me, I like all three for different reasons, and in the 4dr version, not sure I could pick a favorite.
1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Galaxie 4dr Town Sedan, WMCE-49S in Colonial White
One of 1st things that thrilled me about collecting 1:43 scale was the 4dr sedan. My collecting interest started with Lesney/Matchbox cars in the early to mid-60s. They had their fair share of 4drs available. When I moved into 1:24 scale, the selections grew much smaller. The majority of my models in 1:24 are 2dr and convertible versions. So, moving into 1:43 opened the door to a huge selection of models in this body style, and for me that was the car I saw on the roads and in my dad's driveway, and that was the type of model I wanted on my shelves.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
04/06/2025 9:02 pm
Three various nice models. Thanks for photos.
Ed Davis
Inverness, Illinois, USA
05/06/2025 3:22 am
"So, moving into 1:43 opened the door to a huge selection of 4-door models...."
I here 'ya John. A long-standing gripe of mine as well! I "hate" 4-door 1:1 cars, but LOVE scale 4-door models. 😀
05/06/2025 7:03 am
Like Rodney Dangerfield, in the 1:1 world the 4-dr cars get "no respect." If one of the crew showed up in a 4-dr, it was referred to as "daddy's car" or worse yet as "mommy's car." That's not the case here. this selection gets all my respect. Great pics of course.
John Bono
North Jersey
05/06/2025 8:11 am
Late in 1948 my dad bought a new 1949 Mercury. When he brought it home, all proud of his first new car, he asked my mother, brother and myself what we thought. He asked me specifically what I thought as I wasn't showing the enthusiasm he was expecting....I said that it had two many doors and that while I would ride in it I wouldn't like it. In 1951 he traded the 49 for a 51 coupe thinking he had satisfied me. When again I didn't show excitement over his choice he asked what was wrong with his choice. Turns out this time the car had a Merc-O-Matic transmission which I told him only old people would buy. Long story short, I can't believe I lived to see another birthday. In looking back I can't believe what a smart axx I was.
05/06/2025 9:51 am
@bob-jackman Well Bob, you may have come across as a "smartaxx" but you were right! Lol.
05/06/2025 5:56 pm
Like Rodney Dangerfield, in the 1:1 world the 4-dr cars get "no respect."
You couldn't be more right about 4 door cars John....they aren't my favorite body style and some ain't so bad, like wagons or Lincolns with suicide doors,
but others are really bad!
07/06/2025 7:44 am
@bob-jackman I can relate to this, Bob. But how can we develop a great interest in cars without an accompanying sense of preferences? I think the fault lies with our fathers, who figured they had the power so the choice was theirs. They should have consulted the little nerds at their side. 
07/06/2025 2:29 pm
"So, moving into 1:43 opened the door to a huge selection of 4-door models...."
I here 'ya John. A long-standing gripe of mine as well! I "hate" 4-door 1:1 cars, but LOVE scale 4-door models. 😀
In my collection I aim to replicate the real world of the past and 4 door cars were definitely part of that.
John F. Quilter
Eugene, Oregon USA
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