This is a car I have in my collection which was not recorded in my inventory. Nice car, appears to be a Mini Marque but bottom plate says different, and also indicates it is a '53. Any i.d. help much appreciated and Thank you. Here she be:
Models = Miracles in miniature = Holding History in ones hand
Cheers and Happy Collecting,
Steve
Steve, your model appears to be of the Packard Pan-American concept car.
Sorry, I don't anything about it, but it looks pretty cool.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
Check out the transparent steering wheel! Â
Dale Dannefer had this model made by Milestone/43rd Avenue: Â
https://www.maronline.org.uk/143-accuracy-in-white-metal-from-the-turn-of-the-century-part-1/
It was one of two cars made in this Packard retro-concept series.
Pretty cool ! That Packard looks great and is a fine one to have in you collection.
Thank you all for your responses and especially to Karl Schnelle whose reference to the MAR online article that "hit the nail on the head".
If any of you are into model car history MAR online is indispensable and this article concerning the Packard is a perfect example. The KD on the baseplate is explained as is the year 53 where the same base plate was likely used for both Packards. Much more history was packed into the link as well.
The Link again:Â Â Â Â https://www.maronline.org.uk/143-accuracy-in-white-metal-from-the-turn-of-the-century-part-1/
And Thanks again to you for locating the article Karl. Â Â Â Â Â Â
Models = Miracles in miniature = Holding History in ones hand
Cheers and Happy Collecting,
Steve
@stewil You are welcome, Steve - great photos. I will add them to hobbyDB and link back to the MAR article, if that is OK...
@karl Sounds good to me Karl, and thank you for your devotion to our hobby.
Models = Miracles in miniature = Holding History in ones hand
Cheers and Happy Collecting,
Steve
Hi Folks,
Just found the box. The typed on ID is taped over the 1952 Pinin Farina Coupe, SSP-1 of 2.
Side and Top of box
Models = Miracles in miniature = Holding History in ones hand
Cheers and Happy Collecting,
Steve
@stewil Interesting model.......... it was never a real show car done by Packard. Very confusing with the PanAmerican.
The box reminded me that I also had the coupe, and here it is, on display with two other Grand Touring beauties.
Pretty car. Thanks for looking at the 1952 Pinin Farina Coupe, SSP-1. Now I just need to find it's box.
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Models = Miracles in miniature = Holding History in ones hand
Cheers and Happy Collecting,
Steve











