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Some changes regarding favorite model makers may change some wish lists:
1] The NB acquisition of Brooklin, SMTS, etc and expected increase in detail [and probably] pricing, affects white metal desirability.2] Brooklin's recent interest in 60s subjects, possibly driven by NB's personal interests. 3] Sergio Goldvarg's plans to expand his offerings into 40s and 50s subjects. Here's my wish list.
Higher end white metal: Updated 1967 Buick Wildcat as planned by Brooklin; Updated 1955-57 Thunderbird; 1940 Continental {"Mark I"]; 1927-9 Graham-Paige 612/621 Touring car; 1929 Graham-Paige Type 837, currently displayed and described by Vatican Museum as first car to carry a Pope beyond the Vatican. [Brooklin??] Is there even one Graham-Paige in 1:43?
Inexpensive metal/diecast: RR Silver Cloud I,II, factory LWB; Bentley SIII Continental James Young 'Sport Saloon'
White metal or high-detail resin: 1961 Cadillac, other than flat top; 1962-3 Lincoln Continental 4dr [in period color not black or white]; 1963-4 Buick Electra, any body style; 1961-4 Cadillac Sixty Special/ Fleetwood; 1967-8 Thunderbird 2dr with and W/O Landau; 1970-2 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 2dr or convertible; 1971-2 Any full-size Buick, 2 dr, 4dr, or convertible.
Since i just got Randall's Independents book, I had to answer! He shows 10 Grahams- 1935-41. Jerry Rettig one-offs or ELC + Brooklin #38 sharknose + John Roberts custom +1938 convertible by IXO + Brooklin '41 hot rod!!!
Wow! I'll look for that Brooklin, and several Ixo are on The Bay. My searching was too specific, 837, 612, etc. but I really want one of those early subjects '27-33 or so. Hoping Brooklin will add this early 'popemobile'. The Vatican Museum recently updated their site and have just included photos of it:
Graham Paige - Type 837 --Vatican Museum "Carriage Pavilion"
I'm still waiting for a dark blue 1963 Pontiac GP with the turbine wheels. I am otherwise out of room, and it's becoming way too expensive.
Ed; There is no doubt that cost is a growing concern; therefore I hope that Goldvarg and others of similar quality/cost produce some of the cars on our want lists. I too would love to see a '63 Pontiac Grand Prix and also the 61,62 and 63 Bonneville 2drht. and/or convertible done in 1:43 by Sergio.
I would love to see Goldvarg add to their gorgeous and award winning 1953 Ford Squire station wagon theme with the 54, 55 and 56 Ford station wagons. A nice mix might be the 54 Ranch wagon, the 55 Squire wagon and the 56 Park Lane wagon. I would buy all of these in a 2drht. or coupe body style as well.
A 65 Ford Galaxie 500 2drht. and Country Squire wagon would be nice to see; along with a 65 Mercury wagon.
OK, I have eclectic wishes, but I would like to see Brooklin/Landsdowne do their proposed, but apparently now dropped, 1958 Austin A95 Countryman. A version of their A105 Westminster Vanden Plas saloon. Otherwise I may have to make one.
No one mentioned Spark (as usual). I wish they would stop reissuing models that have already been made by Minichamps and others (like their forthcoming 917/10s). Instead how about a Corvette GTP?
No one mentioned Spark (as usual). I wish they would stop reissuing models that have already been made by Minichamps and others (like their forthcoming 917/10s). Instead how about a Corvette GTP?
Agreed!!! And some different Alfas, this time! (Same for IXO!)
OK, I have eclectic wishes, but I would like to see Brooklin/Landsdowne do their proposed, but apparently now dropped, 1958 Austin A95 Countryman. A version of their A105 Westminster Vanden Plas saloon. Otherwise I may have to make one.
John;
I was a member of the LCC and have almost all of the Lansdowne line; so I was very disappointed when BRK curtailed LDM offerings. The Austin Estate you mention was one that was slated to be made, as you say, and I was excited about it so I too would love to see it done.
I'm hoping Goldvarg starts making some 50s - 60s Chrysler products!
I know many might roll their eyes at this but I would like to see the 61 thru 67 Dodge, Plymouth and Chrysler line done in the Goldvarg quality/price range. My personal body style preferences would be 2drht., convertible and station wagon. I have in recent years come to like that era Mopar styling well enough to pay in the $100 range for them but not Brooklin prices, so I would be satisfied with resin.
I wonder if there is much collector interest in a 1:43 series of pickup trucks from 1960 thru 69? I really like the Chev, GMC and Ford marques from the early 60s. A really nice example of one is the 65 Ford done by Goldvarg. Again, this price point would interest me well enough that I would spring for all offerings. Some of the Dodge, Studebaker and International years would be of interest too.
