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18/07/2010 1:33 pm
Two Design Studio models came my way this week
DS-9 1940 Ford Convertible in maroon and DS-12 1949 Nash Ambassador in navy blue over ivory. The pair cost me about what the average Motor Citys go for, so I think I got a good deal on the 'bay. The Nash has foiled chrome but the Ford is scraped - that's the only thing I would change but the trim is so narrow I wouldn't bother changing it (unless it gets too dull). The cream-yellow on the Nash is almost like the Pompei Yellow used on my first car, a '69 AMC Ambassador.
18/07/2010 1:37 pm
You lucky dog! Absolutely gorgeous.
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18/07/2010 1:47 pm
You mean flat broke dog....no luck involved!
18/07/2010 2:32 pm
Hey, I was bidding on that Nash & I should have bid more too LOL !
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18/07/2010 3:32 pm
Randy - Are you getting Nash cars to go with your Hudsons now?
Does this mean you are an AMC collector?
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18/07/2010 3:32 pm
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18/07/2010 4:03 pm
Harvey, LOL ! I have lots of models that are not Hudsons. And yes I like.......
Nashes, and other AMC cars as well. Rambler and AMC cars are extremely underrated collector cars in my opinion. I probably to not have the range of model car brands that you do, but I am not just a Hudson snob lol ! RANDY
18/07/2010 4:20 pm
Harvey, Off 1:43 topic but car related. I took my 72 Torino in last week to.......
have the suspension restored on my car. All new parts front to back. Cost me $3800.00 for everything. With the updated motor and transmission the car really needed this upgrade as the suspension was not up to the task with the added hp of the new motor. I get the car back thursday and I am really looking forward to driving it. It should be a nite and dat difference. ZOOM, ZOOM, RANDY
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18/07/2010 4:38 pm
Have fun with it, bro - have you posted any pics recently?
18/07/2010 4:57 pm
No I have not. Been thinking about selling it actually !
18/07/2010 5:14 pm
Beautiful models, Harvey. Though called Design Studio they are detailed as full Motor City models and at this price a very good deal. I was also bidding on that auction but as I already have other versions of the models, pulled in my horns a little.
I have the Nash in all white. It is fully detailed with factory emblems but I thought that the only full treatment Nash issued was the two-tone version you have. I am searching through my old Model Auto Reviews for more information but have come up empty. I wonder if any fellow posters can elucidate. Mr. Parill, are you there?
18/07/2010 5:23 pm
I have the less detailed US Models No. 3, (pic) the Nash Los Angeles fire chief car. It's a fine model.
I like yours more!
18/07/2010 5:44 pm
PIC - Mystery white Nash beside USA Models Nash
Like David, I have the "lesser" but still nice USA Models Nash. I also have this Design Studio Nash that I won a while back from a European eBay seller. It appears to have slightly amber headlights which may indicate that it was made for the French market. Curiously the park lights are mounted incorrectly. While the other DS Nash models I have seen from MCUSA are twi-toned, I have only seen this one example in a monochrome paint scheme. Does anyone else have one? I may send an email to Gene Parill (formerly of Motor City) to see if he can cast any light on the subject, however I welcome any other information fellow posters may have about what Motor City issued in the way of full sized Nashes.
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18/07/2010 8:39 pm
Very Nice Additions, Harv!!!! I Have The 40' In The Creme Color.
18/07/2010 9:28 pm
Two beauties, Harvey ! Congratulations on these great additions. Both are excellent, but that Nash is a particular favorite that I'd like to eventually add to my 1/43's.
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