The NB Center Collection's '37 Studebaker Dictator

Another outstanding My Take. This was already a favorite model in my collection. The change in color and additional details really make this a standout. An amazing model that I am thrilled to have. Thanks for giving us your viewpoint. 

Looks like another great model. My original model purchasing plan for 2023 was to wait for the March Chicago show. It is getting very difficult to stick to that plan. This and the DeSoto are very tempting.

This body design just has something to it, especially in maroon, that is extremely pleasing to the eye.  Cars from the 30s aren't my primary area of interest but I do love this Studebaker!

Mine just arrived, along with the '42 DeSoto. Purchasing two together lowered the shipping cost. The Stude, with shipping and CC fees worked out to be $237, the DeSoto $279. Astounding shipping time - I ordered last Thursday.

Fine review of this Studebaker, John. By any name, it's a real beauty and certainly makes a terrific addition to a collection. Another winner from Brooklin and the NB Center.

Posted by: @mg-harv

Astounding shipping time - I ordered last Thursday

I also ordered the De Soto last Thursday and received it today Harv.....very fast shipping. The '46 Pontiac fastback came just as fast.

Another fantastic video John, thank you.

Another great MT  episode (I'm getting tired of complimenting you... 🙄 🙄 😀) 

So..... help me out here. 

When you say, "...most of these went to a private collector...."  (as you also noted during your '42 Desoto MT episode)  Are you in fact, claiming that a single collector purchased these in bulk (for whatever reason) or rather a single organization made a bulk purchase?

Posted by: @chris

most of these went to a private collector

I would like to guess that answer before John answers it, and say the NB Center probably bought them to sell them.

@chris 

I have been wondering the same thing.

I think the answer lies in the "NB" of NBC. Come on people, you know who took a bunch. Perhaps John is not allowed to speak his name?

@mg-harv .....yeah, more than likely, that's the answer but somehow, I thought he'd (NB) be able to cut an "inside deal"  without compromising production for "the masses."   As John likes to point out, though, Brooklin's manufacturing parameters are limited.

Posted by: @chris

@mg-harv .....yeah, more than likely, that's the answer but somehow, I thought he'd (NB) be able to cut an "inside deal"  without compromising production for "the masses."   As John likes to point out, though, Brooklin's manufacturing parameters are limited.

I think Brooklin plans well ahead to make enough for the private collector and/or NB, but also to leave enough production to sell to the 'masses'.  It's always a balancing act - they want to sell enough to only have a couple left over for future purchases, I think.  Too many left over -  over-stock - and too high a working capital.  Or sold out quickly and they lose potential sales...

It's all a balancing act. And yes, the bulk of them went to an individual. But, each one was paid for, up front. And the individual would rather we focus on the models themselves rather than who he is. Brooklin made some extra, but not many. As Karl says, they want to meet demand but not overstock. I think they're still feeling their way on production numbers. My only suggestion for any new release is, "If you're interested, make your move." I'm learning that lesson on my purchases from a few other makers. 

BTW, my shipments usually arrive like clockwork, in three days.