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31/03/2024 11:44 am
Following on the recent discussion about duplicate models and why we do it...
In Chicago, I was stopping by Frank's table to settle up when he plunked this model down in front of me and dared me to buy it.
I already have one of these quirky 1951 Frazer Manhattans in my collection, but it's such a charming piece, and Frank was offering it at a price I simply couldn't refuse. So I snagged it as an "extra". Well, no sooner did I get home then I spotted another one on ePay in blue - I had to have it. So now I have three but I take comfort in knowing that the third one is at least in a different color!
Oh, and for those eagle eyed folks out there, I haven't installed the driver's side mirror yet on the blue one.
31/03/2024 11:51 am
Randy, you can never have too much of a good thing! Those ‘51 Frazers are beautiful.
David Knight
Richmond, Virginia. USA
31/03/2024 12:13 pm
They are super cool. I don't recall ever seeing this model.
31/03/2024 12:22 pm
I have the green top up version. One of the finest models made IMO.
31/03/2024 12:55 pm
Excellent models. I have an open version in Indian Ceramic, I'm still looking for a closed version.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
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31/03/2024 2:03 pm
Those look excellent and I agree with the statement that you can never have too many Frazers .....a beautiful and rare automobile !
31/03/2024 2:19 pm
@jcarnutz Can you post a pic of yours?
Those Frazers are very cool! I snagged John's photo 5 years ago for HDB. Now I'll need to add your blue one if that is OK?
31/03/2024 3:42 pm
Wow, those interiors are superb!
John Kuvakas
Warrenton, VA
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Topic starter
31/03/2024 6:27 pm
@jcarnutz Looks like I've got to find that one, too! I LOVE that color. It reminds me of the color that Frank Lloyd Wright selected for his autos. And I think our collections mirror each other's in a lot of ways. Thanks for sharing the pic.
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Topic starter
31/03/2024 6:28 pm
@karl By all means! Now, we just need some of the top up photos.
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31/03/2024 6:59 pm
I’ve been looking for a green top up for awhile now.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
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31/03/2024 9:01 pm
I love these cars; they hold such a unique (if not too terribly popular ) place in American post war automotive history. I'd love to see one in 1/18 scale!!
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