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Topic starter
09/06/2022 10:02 am
I still have two Canadian Brooklin Models from 1977.
First is the No.6, 1932 Packard Light 8. This one was the first model developed by Julian Stewart for John Hall in Brooklin, Ontario, Canada.
Julian's initials JS and the date, 77 are on the front of the base. Julian worked with John Hall until he left for England in 1979 to restart Brooklin Models in Bath.
Julian Stewart then started Durham Models in Oshawa, Ontario in 1980.
Seeing John create his Brooklin models inspired Julian and he told John he would like to give it a try. So, he bought some tools and carved a very hard block of Canadian maple into the Brooklin 1932 Packard Light 8. Collectors will note the JS77 initials cast into the baseplate. These were removed on later English editions and do not bear Stewart's initials.
These came in silver boxes. I need to find the Packard box as I have had this model in my display case for years.
Second is the No.7, 1934 Chrysler Air Flow. This was also designed by Julian Stewart.
Following the issue of the 1932 Packard Light 8 Julian produced the master of the 1934 Chrysler 4 door Airflow. The year was 1979 and the Canadian government were not too friendly toward small business. So, John decided to pack up his toys and to return to England where the Thatcher government were much more encouraging to entrepreneurs.
My box for this is fairly worn.
Julian Stewart used this Air Flow to create his first Durham Classic model made initially in a batch of 10 (Sold at the CTCS Show in 1980 for $55 each).
It was the Chrysler Air Flow 2 door. I bought one but later sold it.
09/06/2022 11:03 am
Great post, David! I love this kind of background and am thankful that posts like this appear frequently on Forum 43. Thanks! I know posts like this take some time to put together.
John Kuvakas
Warrenton, VA
09/06/2022 11:48 am
Thanks for the model car history. I find this information interesting, and how individual people made it happen.
Ed Davis
Inverness, Illinois, USA
09/06/2022 12:03 pm
I have the Airflow too, purchased from John in 1978 for $24.95.
09/06/2022 6:48 pm
These are both great models. I need to find a Packard still, but the Airflow recently joined my collection. I do love these older Brooklin models-loads of charm.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
09/06/2022 7:08 pm
Sold at the CTCS Show in 1980 for $55 each
$55 in 1980? that was like $300 today, and some collectors are complaining about paying $250 for much better, more detailed white metal models today.
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Topic starter
09/06/2022 10:22 pm
Hi Ben,
I did hesitate at the time but as Julian Stewart explained, that first issue was only 10, would be unique and his costs to produce that initial batch, without profit was almost $600.
When I sold it about 1990, I made quite a bit more than 10X my investment. I do regret the sale however.
Current models, with a few notable exceptions are bargains today.
Topic starter
10/06/2022 10:04 am
In the 1980s, I kept up buying Brooklin Models produced in Bath, England.
For comparison with the Canadian version, here is a dark blue English production No.7 1934 Chrysler 4 door Airflow.
This would appear to be the same casting as the Canadian edition with an updated base plate.