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I wasn't keen on the Colonial and Prairie Air versions because of the headlights being inaccurate. The Avro models in blue and black were much better IMO.
I just don't recall any such '58 Chevy wagon. If there is one, would someone who has it please post a photo? Thanks!
1958 Chevrolet Yeoman Station Wagon, BRK 154 -link
John M posted his right here a few years ago!
Vectis sold the 2-car Pan Am Brooklin set in 2014... -link
Good photo:
Brooklin No.108X, 134X Pan Am BCC 2010 Club Special set
https://www.vectis.co.uk/brooklin-no-108x-134x-pan-am-bcc-2010-club-special-set_531044
Its BRK 154X 1958 Chevy station wagon, Chicago Police.
I really must learn to post things; my computer skills are very basic.
Thanks, all. I guess I need to keep up better with the BCC cars!
A '58 Chevy CPD wagon is currently for sale on the bay. So is a Durham Pan Am Courier.
Rick - they are nice! I think a Goldvarg Courier will be very nice as well.
I remember how disappointed I was with the improperly placed wheels on some of the Durham 54 Ford Couriers. They were far too low.
Thanks, Frank! Actually, I just saw two of the K9 units there, priced about $50 apart.
Question on thePan Am Ford Courier
I am curious about the source of the color scheme and I hope this is not regarded as nit picking. I think the blue color is wrong for the era. That blue was used after rebranding with the Hemisphere Globe replacing the old winged world. Ground service vehicles during the winged world era were usually gray with dark blue trim and lettering. My source is my memory so this could be wrong. However, my Dad was a Pan Am pilot for 30 years flying out of Miami. When I was a little kid in the fifties the viewing areas for the old terminal were easily accessible. Everything that I remember of the era of the Ford Courier was, as I remember, medium gray with dark blue letters and stripes.
P.S. I still like the model and hope for more.
PS to my question
Don't know why I didn't think of this. I assume you are working with the Pan Am Historical Foundation and they, rather than my memory, ought to be the authority on colors. They must have a ton of pics to use.
A very exciting prospect for me, since I collect Pan American Airways airliner models -- as well as model cars!
Dear Alan Dinsmore,
Pan American Airways Foundation is working very close to me and they gave me the Pantone color for their models. Best regards, Alan.
pan am courier colors
Thanks for the prompt response. I figured my long term memory was getting more short circuits.