GLM 1964 Imperials

They are color variations, Graeme. 

That's what I thought. Thanks for the confirmation. I've just ordered the basic GLM blue top-up version from a model outlet in Italy so that will have to do me.

My only regret is that nobody seems to have done a sedan (or hardtop) version. The convertible is very nice but I think the formal roof suits the body design particularly well.

I had a go at producing one (quite a long time ago now) using the rather crude Sabra convertible as a base, but it was only intended as a stop-gap in the hope that someone would eventually produce a well-detailed 1:43.

Interesting that Sabra and Corgi also chose to model the convertible rather than the closed sedan.

@graeme-ogg, I agree about the hardtop design. I thought it was elegant. I'd buy one!

NEO made this '65:

 I think they made it in another color, too.

Graeme,  I  like your dark red Imperial four door hardtop. 

@moe-parr Barry, I have this model in a dark red metallic with a light tan vinyl roof. This is a really fine example from NEO.

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NEO made this '65:

 I think they made it in another color, too.

Oh good grief. That rang a bell. I went roaming around my shelves and there it was, the Neo 1965 Imperial in white over metallic red. Lovely.

And I have just spent good money ordering the GLM blue top-up convertible while lamenting the fact that no-one had done a sedan or hardtop version.

I think the "Oh no, I'd forgotten I even had this model" syndrome is unfortunately quite a common experience amongst older collectors. Oh well, at least I'll have two Imperials in this body style, which is better than ordering the same model twice, but it's still quite a chastening experience.

Being on a steep learning curve is one thing, but when you're sliding down it backwards arse over tit, that's a bit more worrying. Feel free to offer your condolences. "Been there, done that. I feel your pain". That sort of thing.

Been there, done that, I feel your pain.

I have three CTCS Brooklin 1951 Ford Taxis...........definitely "arse over tilt" as you say.

Been there, done that, and more than once.

I've taken to referring to my spread sheet data base of models before committing to buy something else.

@graeme-ogg Graeme, looks like you’ve done a fine job with updating and modifying the Imperials. 

@graeme-ogg  Graeme I definitely feel your pain. In the last year I have bought 11 duplicates and seven of them are rather pricey white metal models and two of them are very popular Danbury Mint models. There are good reasons for this, all of which are my fault. The first is a lack of detailed paper work and the second is a matter of numbers. The number problem is that the number of models in my collection is too large and the number of my years so also quite large. Years ago I told myself that I didn't need a spread sheet to keep track of the collection....well I was wrong. Greame, if it's any consulation, you ain't alone.