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Michael Majdalany
San Francisco, CA
Interesting and timely idea. Unfortunately, I have no French models to add.
Ed Davis
Inverness, Illinois, USA
Interesting and timely idea. Unfortunately, I have no French models to add.
Hmm, not even any in their French Maid outfits ?? 👍 Sacre bleu...
John Kuvakas
Warrenton, VA
Here is a photo of a real one, which I took last may during our vacation in the south of France. it is also colorful.
Ed Davis
Inverness, Illinois, USA
Continuing with the quirky but innovative Panhards. From L to R: 1950 Dyna X (MileZim), 1956 Dyna Z (Partworks), 1960 PL17 (Solido), 1965 24CT (Partworks, but Solido also has one).
Michael Majdalany
San Francisco, CA
1954 Lago-Talbot T26; 1955 Facel-Vega FV-1; 1954 Simca Weekend; 1956 Citroen DS; 1957 Simca Oceane; 1958 Simca Chambord; 1958 Facel-Vega Excellence; 1960 Henri Chapron Citroen DS convertible: 1959 Renault Floride; 1960 Peugeot 404; 1961 Citroen Ami; 1962 Citroen Safari.
And a row of Delage including my most highly prized model: a 1929 Delage D8 by Heco Miniatures of which I have only seen three photographed and not one in the same colourway.
I had to stop and think about how many French cars I had in my collection as I had never separated by country of origin. So far I have counted 27 in 1/43 scale alone.
I had to stop and think about how many French cars I had in my collection as I had never separated by country of origin. So far I have counted 27 in 1/43 scale alone.
His post caused me to have the same thought Bob and I realize I have many interesting French cars in 1/43.









