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08/08/2010 12:18 pm
Motor City models
All of the Motor City models were built at our facility on Saticoy St. in
North Hollywood. The only exceptions that I can think of are the last
model which was made by Brooklin using our masters, and the 1941
Buick which was made by Western Models.
The reason people weren't shown around is because we were using
techniques that we considered proprietary.
08/08/2010 12:26 pm
Thanks Gene, that should answer a lot of questions and misconceptions.
I have not seen any record of the 1941 Buick. When was it done and what model(s) were made?
09/08/2010 4:34 am
41 Buick
It was done in the early '90s and was a two-toned coupe.
09/08/2010 4:44 am
Small question, Gene - Do you recall if it had interior details? The reason I ask is because I have seen this model sell for twice that of the Western '41 Buick sedanets which are excellent models in their own right. Typically the Westerns do not have interior door pulls or window winders that many of the later full Motor City models have.
I am wondering whether the MCUSA '41 Buick had any enhancements over and above the Western? If not, then it is another feather in MCUSA's cap that people would be willing to pay a premium for the model because it is associated with Motor City USA.