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Nice old Ideal model! Ideal was using a plastic that didn't warp with mild heat or age (unlike Jo-Han), and this Oldsmobile is a fine example. The clear presentation had been popularized by the 1:1 manufacturers with see-through roofs (Ford) and see-through hoods (Oldsmobile and a few others as dealer specials for display purposes). This is a special model from the 50's, and its complete presentation, including the display box, make it very desirable. I have seen "asking prices" in excess of $2,000 for this one, but the only auction sales that have been completed seem to be in the 200 to 300 range.

Dick, I would be happy to store your model for you at no charge. David H

I wish It was mine. I just found this one on the internet.

The clear plastic dealer model I really want is the 48Hudson.

I have heard of this Hudson promo in clear plastic, but I've never seen one. I wonder if the brethren of Forum 24 know of it. I checked promo expert Clarence Young's site (www.carhobby.com)and found little about the Hudson, but did find a small picture and this: "This clear plastic 1956 Rambler Custom 4-door sedan was made by an unknown manufacturer. Many think this car was made " in-house" at American Motors. The scale is likely 1:20th with the car measuring 9.25 inches in length. The primary purpose of this model was to demonstrate unit body construction, which was an exclusive feature on the American market at the time. A sticker on top points out the old body on frame method of construction on one side and the more modern unit construction on the other half. In a way, this model was a follow-up to a similarly themed 1948 Hudson half clear model."

So Clarence is obviously familiar with the Hudson "half clear" model and also the very rare '56 Rambler. I think we are talking of very rare (and very expensive) models.

LINK - Here's one...

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PIC: Here is the Hudson dealer demo model.

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