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10/09/2021 3:28 pm
In addition to the red Duesey show today by Mike Coupe, Matrix also released this car, which wears the chassis and engine shown above. But technically the 1:1 was in a crash in the 1940s and after repeated restoration projects the frame was scrapped and a replacement found. But it ended up as a 100-point restoration, so who cares? This car, and the red one Mike pictured, are the only two Walker La Grande SJ Torpedo Phaetons built.
I also have the red car, and the Matrix Model X on order, which will make for quite a collection of Matrix Duesenbergs.
Topic starter
15/09/2021 6:59 pm
Here are pics of the other Walker La Grande Torpedo Phaeton by Matrix, Chassis 2583. Note the different hood.
15/09/2021 7:33 pm
Love this one-great color.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
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15/09/2021 7:46 pm
After relooking at the photos of the black version, I realized I have seen this one in it's 1:1 form. It was on display at the Gilmore Car Museum a few years ago. The Museum's placard lists it as a '35.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
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16/09/2021 10:41 am
@jcarnutz Odd that the years shou;d be so far apart. Note the wheel covers on the 1:1 vs. wires on the model.