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Topic starter
25/07/2021 8:43 am
Here's another look back at a post I featured a while ago...
Sedans in 1961...The Chrysler Corporation
1961 Dodge Dart Phoenix & Chrysler Newport from NEO Scale Models - 1961 Plymouth Belvedere from Highway Travelers
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
25/07/2021 8:54 am
Love this type of post, John, especially when the subject is Mopar!
Here's my contribution:
It's a little jewel in this color! The paint job is spectacular.
Barry Levittan
Long Island, NY
Topic starter
25/07/2021 9:34 am
That is a great one too. Since these photos were taken-I added the Dodge in that color too. I got it because the side trim is different-not sure why it is offered both ways.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
25/07/2021 9:41 am
That is a great one too. Since these photos were taken-I added the Dodge in that color too. I got it because the side trim is different-not sure why it is offered both ways.
I seem to recall that when I bought the dark red one comments made were regarding the side trim being incorrect. I must say that of the bunch displayed this Dodge is my least favorite for styling, but I bought it anyway just as a representation of that rather odd Chryco era. They look great on display together though!
John Merritt and John Merritt reacted
Topic starter
25/07/2021 10:53 am
I think you're right. I remember when I bought this one from Randall, I couldn't find any photos of an actual car with this trim, but I loved the color so I went for it anyway. I figured that somewhere this exists-probably a restoration with a personal choice.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
25/07/2021 11:14 am
Thanks for the fine pictures and good memories, John. Your fine models are worthy of attention. Today it's hard to remember just how many variations were offered, both by Chrysler and in 1/43 scale. Just look at this old Dodge ad: (Click to enlarge.)
25/07/2021 11:21 am
David the pic you posted immediately reminded me of the images depicted in the Jell-O Car Wheels series from the early 1960s. Does anyone remember them?
25/07/2021 10:06 pm
Great series!
For a look at the whole series, see: https://www.pinterest.ca/johnmenzies587/jell-o-famous-cars-picture-wheels/
26/07/2021 1:17 am
I have 2 complete sets of these with plastic holder and one with the catalogue. One interesting thing I like about the set is that there is a Canadian Monarch (late 40s) and 1960 Ford Frontenac (Falcon equivalent made for Mercury Division) depicted.
26/07/2021 7:36 am
Poor DeSoto got left out again.
26/07/2021 10:03 am
Poor DeSoto got left out again.
Oh right.......that surprises me.