[Closed] "Bathtub" Packards - I just love the looks of these cars though I know not everyone does. Who

Sweet! These didn't show up on my search of the "Car List & Reviews" I especially like the 4 door. Are these still available? I should look on ebay, I guess. THANKS!

Thanks. Unfortunately, the review section on 1/43s is not as complete as it could be...

Brooklin did the tutone sedan and Motor City did the convertible I pictured above.

The convertible is one of my favorite 1/43s. Here are some more pics:

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I like them too. Brooklin has made two: the 4 door sedan and the woody wagon, and Goldvarg made a slightly different version of the wagon. While all are out of production, these three show up on eBay fairly often, usually in the $50 to $100 range. Slightly larger but still interesting is the all plastic sedan version by Hubley Kiddietoy, introduced about 1949 and kept in production for several years in different versions (sedan, taxi, police, etc.). It originally sold in dimestores for ten cents or so, and can sometimes be found on eBay for a dollar or two. Not much, but if you figure the percentage of value increase, it's quite a bit!

The other bathtubs of the late 40's might also interest you: Lincoln, Mercury, Nash, Hudson, Kurtis, and a few other minor makes. It's interesting to see the dream cars from just before World War II when the bathtub design was forecast as the wave of the future. Oh well, so was the 8-track player. Enjoy!

I found this on ebay. Can I do better on price?

http://cgi.ebay.com/BROOKLIN-MODELS-1-43-BRK119-1950-PACKARD-DELUXE-EIGHT-/110575552064?pt=UK_ToysGames_DiecastVehicles_DiecastVehicles_JN

Thanks!

Are you in the UK? $100USD is about the going rate for the car but it sometimes shows up for less.

Dillon - I'm in the US so it would cost me about $20 for shipping also.

Mark, Bob Hooper at Dominion Models shows the car in stock at the normal retail of $114. Considering the $100 ebay cost, plus $20
shipping, plus time involved, I would think you'd be better off buying it new
from Bob and getting free priority 2-day shipping to boot. Why would you
deal with ebay and the delay and additional cost when one is available right
here in the US?

The website is http://www.dominionmodels.com in the event that you are not
familiar with Bob's store. Buz at Route 66 doesn't show it in stock right now,
but other dealers might have it available.

I've got the rare very-dark-blue version of this Packard and it is a very
attractive model in either shade.

Good luck.

Thanks, Rick. I did not know about Dominion - I'll check them out!

Mark, Dominion is a very reliable firm, and Bob Hooper is most helpful. Good dealer!