Here it is, a new month and a new day. For me here in Minnesota there are teases of spring, we hit 44 degrees yesterday! I said "teases" because now the temps are doing a slight downward trend and we've got forecasts of chillier weather, some wind, snow, and even rain over he rest of the week. But hey, a tease here and there are what keeps us looking forward.
Today's "COFFE TALK" has me pondering a MISSED OPPORTUNITY?
Sipping my cup of coffee this morning while looking at my car shelves, as I usually do first thing everyday, my eyes always seem to focus in on a certain car or cars.
It was Danbury Mint's incredible '53 BUICK SKYLARK's in Blue, Maroon, and Red today. I started thinking of their rarity, and then I looked over at my two Franklin Mint '53 CADILLAC ELDORADO's in Red and White (they also did one in Blue).
I couldn't help but immediately wonder why neither of the mints recognized the logic in giving us a '53 OLDSMOBILE FIESTA. Franklin Mint produced a '53 Corvette, and not being a 'Vette lover, I don't have it. Now this said, if either of the mints would have replicated the Fiesta, I'd have added that one Corvette to my collection to round out the release of all four cars. But the Fiesta never happened.
My perception of being a collector is that we like things that go together, things that match, or things that are in succession. For sure, the four automobiles above fit that criteria. But the mints obviously didn't see it that way. My other thought is that, had all four cars been produced, they could have been sold as a set and made exclusive because they could only be purchased together. And think of the "repaints" that could also have enticed us collectors to have them all.
Bottom line, I think the mints missed an opportunity.
I agree, George. But if you will venture into the world of 1/43, with luck you'll see the top-down Brooklin 039 in its four different color variations. These are about 25 years old and I just saw several on eBay. Happy hunting! Good article on a 1:1 Fiesta in Hemmings at: https://www.hemmings.com/stories/article/1953-oldsmobile-fiesta
Here's mine, probably the most common BRK version.
I agree, George. But if you will venture into the world of 1/43, with luck you'll see the top-down Brooklin 039 in its four different color variations. These are about 25 years old and I just saw several on eBay. Happy hunting! Good article on a 1:1 Fiesta in Hemmings at: https://www.hemmings.com/stories/article/1953-oldsmobile-fiesta
Here's mine, probably the most common BRK version.
David: I recall the red, turquoise, orange versions but I am struggling on the 4th. Was there a blue and silver one done? Or maybe black/white?
George; I agree it would have been a nice 1:24 set of three for DM to do (Caddy, Olds and Buick) but I don't like the '53 Vette that much and find it out of that group....apples vs. oranges for me.
I agree, George. But if you will venture into the world of 1/43, with luck you'll see the top-down Brooklin 039 in its four different color variations. These are about 25 years old and I just saw several on eBay. Happy hunting! Good article on a 1:1 Fiesta in Hemmings at: https://www.hemmings.com/stories/article/1953-oldsmobile-fiesta
Here's mine, probably the most common BRK version.
David, I sincerely appreciate the offer for me to "venture in to the world of 1.43". I've no doubt that I would find not only that Fiesta, but many other cars as well that we never got in 1.24. But I'm sorry, I've just never been able to make that move to the smaller scale. I've got a cousin who's collection is made up of mostly 1.43 and it's a beautiful collection, but for me, they are just "to small". LOL, I guess for me "size does matter".
The Corvette (which I have FM in 143) is different from the others but is significant to the topic of the 53 Motorama.
from Wiki: The show officially became known as Motorama when it began to travel around the country in 1953. That year more than 1.4 million visitors saw it; Motorama's opening day in New York drew 45,000 visitors. There was a revue, with orchestra, singers, and dancers. Exhibited at this venue were the Buick Wildcat, Pontiac La Parisienne, Oldsmobile Starfire, Chevrolet Corvette, Cadillac Orleans and Le Mans
George, I also agree about collecting models that go together. My car models are mostly 1/43, and I do have certain groups, such as a series of Buicks from 1941 to 1964. Another group consists of three 1959 Pontiacs in different body styles. I also do this with my diecast airplanes.
