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01/09/2020 12:53 pm
It appears to me, that I may be the only person disappointed in the new BRK 230....(pics)
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Cream with Maroon or Brown interior
1951 Nash Healey Roadster. Back in the 1950's, most cars of any consequence, higher initial cost, had wide whitewall tires. Every factory issued photo of the Nash is shown with whitewalls. The later 1952 Nash Healey is always shown with whitewalls. Brooklin and Neo issued these models with whitewalls. I listed on the Forum my comments and also posted 4 factory photos showing Nash's with whitewalls. I couldn't Illicit even one comment, regarding Brooklin's new release. I am also disappointed in the color chosen for the model. It doesn't match anything I could find for the car. I am posting the photos once more,to see if I can even get a comment regarding one of the super color combinations that could have been, if a little more research was done before the model was issued. I am in the minority, but I just felt like bringing it to the attention of collectors, if anyone is interested in authenticity. I may restore one, in one of these colors, and add the whitewalls.
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Maroon
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Nicer shade of Green with whitewalls, does justice to the car
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Maroon really looks best
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1952 Nash Healey
01/09/2020 1:07 pm
I dislike the color.
01/09/2020 1:10 pm
I like the replica exactly the way Brooklin did it.
01/09/2020 1:12 pm
Our tastes in colors sometimes differ. (pic)
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01/09/2020 5:37 pm
I don't care for the style of the car, so I am not interested in the model.
The color is just ok, as of now I have no intention of adding it to my collection.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
01/09/2020 6:04 pm
Say, that guy in Ray's top photo looks like Sean Connery. I am OK with the mint green, isn't it like in your photo?
I agree that whitewalls would have made it better and it would be nice to have the instruments detailed. I like that rear trunk script, Brooklin has come a long way in the detailing department.
Like John M., I wouldn't be collecting this model as I prefer more mainstream faire.
02/09/2020 2:27 am
I also fit the category of being disappointed that Brooklin even did this car.
I suppose it was easy to rework an old master, but this car is a "meh" for me, as it was for the buying public back in the day.
02/09/2020 3:32 am
The car modelled by Brooklin is a replica of that in Nicola Bulgari's collection.
I would presume that the colour is that of that vehicle, and no doubt the same goes for the blackwalls. I would ask if the judgements on the colour are based on photographs, which aren't always accurate, or on seeing the actual model. I would agree with some of the comments on the choice of model; not my choice, but their are collectors who will want to add it to their collection
02/09/2020 3:40 am
This car is a piece of automotive history and the model is a must have for me.
I have the second series so I'm glad they have done the first series version.
02/09/2020 5:48 am
I may have to add this one, being a sports car guy who also likes green cars.
I can always get a set of whitewalls from BRK. Even MGs and Jags had them back in the 1950s.
02/09/2020 6:03 am
I have one more color...[PIC] if you don't mind a slightly larger scale.
This is a Signature '53 coupe model in 1/32.