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Brooklin put whitewalls on their '61 Ford Fairlane sedan. I saw one for sale by our friend Dave (Toycargeek) with blackwall tires, and I think it looks much better that way! And probably the way most economy minded, bottom-trim buyers would have wanted it. So I turned mine to the dark side!
Yes indeed, this '61 looks much better for two reasons:
- Of course you're correct Barry - it's fair to assume most "bread & butter sedans" left the factory with blackwalls.
- Brooklin's whitewalls are (were ) way too wide for 1961 anyway....so either thin them down (using washers, a black Sharpie, and flat black acrylic ) or easier still - eliminate them.
Yes, blackwalls are more common on the entry level car, I should change mine on this one but leave the whitewalls on this four door hardtop conversion.
Here is one I turned to the dark side within 5 minutes of its arrival. It's much more appealing with black walls but I'd really like to find some Goodyear white letter ones.
@moe-parr The whitewalls aren't exactly horrible on either one. I think I remember seeing some 1:1's actually so equipped. I agree with you on the yellow version.
