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Topic starter
26/10/2025 10:06 pm
'48 Buick or Chrysler?
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John Bono
North Jersey
26/10/2025 10:22 pm
The Buick is lovely but that Chrysler grille has been a longtime favorite. Chrysler by a nose.
27/10/2025 5:46 am
I have long-loved the aero-styling of the '47 & '48 Buick. The lengthy jet-like ponton fenders flowing rearward is a styling turn-on! Then the New Yorker. Great, classic body styling of the Town & Country and this New Yorker, have also been a favorite. Not until now have I picked a favorite between them.
I favor the somewhat squarish, but formal design of the New Yorker!!
Congrats John; another FANTASTIC Comparo!!
27/10/2025 6:26 am
I've always found these Chryslers to look so patrician. It wins for me.
Retired in Dunedin, Florida.
27/10/2025 8:37 am
Chrysler for me.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
27/10/2025 9:32 am
While the Buick is eye catching and majestic, the Chrysler exudes that extra style and class. Chrysler please John.
27/10/2025 3:23 pm
I like both as Danbury Mint 1:24 scale models. But in real car form, the Chrysler is more appealing to my eyes.
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
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27/10/2025 4:58 pm
Chrysler for me although I do like some aspects of the Buick.
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Topic starter
27/10/2025 10:22 pm
I'm loving the diecasts Tony!I have long-loved the aero-styling of the '47 & '48 Buick. The lengthy jet-like ponton fenders flowing rearward is a styling turn-on! Then the New Yorker. Great, classic body styling of the Town & Country and this New Yorker, have also been a favorite. Not until now have I picked a favorite between them.
I favor the somewhat squarish, but formal design of the New Yorker!!
Congrats John; another FANTASTIC Comparo!!
John Bono
North Jersey
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Topic starter
28/10/2025 9:31 pm
Love both, going with the Chrysler for sentimental reasons. When I was about 5 or 6 years old an uncle had a '47 Windsor which was quite similar to the '48. That was the first new car I ever rode in. I was much impressed with the dashboard, steering wheel and the column mounted shift lever. The car was equipped with Fluid Drive, a semi-automatic transmission. It was a black 4-door sedan. It had white surrounds (trim rings) on the rims, giving the impression of white walls.
John Bono
North Jersey
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