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27/01/2023 11:02 am
Rio No.17 1906 Mercedes Torpedo
I enjoy collecting models from the early 20th Century. Rio of Italy has made a lot of them over the years.
Corgi Classics made figures for the Daimler and Ford Model T. I have collected extras of these and added them to several Rios. Here is one example.
Without passengers, it seems sterile.
27/01/2023 12:13 pm
A sterile Mercedes - who would have thunk! Just teasing, MB fans! (My Dad drove 3 sterile Mercedes sedans!)
But that is a great idea - extra drivers from one brand to punch up another! Those old RIOs are great, though.
Ed Davis and David Green reacted
27/01/2023 3:38 pm
I used to have that Rio too. This AutoCult Benz from 1906 caught my eye a few years ago and the level of detail impressed me, so into my collection it went.
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27/01/2023 4:29 pm
That’s a very impressive model, Harv.
John Kuvakas and Harv Goranson reacted
27/01/2023 7:16 pm
I enjoy these "oldies" from the earlier years of 1/43 popularity. Here's one by SAFIR that' still unusual.
John Kuvakas and David Green reacted
27/01/2023 7:25 pm
I enjoy these "oldies" from the earlier years of 1/43 popularity. Here's one by SAFIR that's still unusual. Quite a roomy interior! Here's more of the model:
1910 GREGOIRE TRIPLE SALOON by SAFIR (France), 1965
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