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George Schire
George Schire
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Joined: Dec 8, 2020
Last seen: Nov 3, 2026
Topics: 1638 / Replies: 23066
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RE: So how do I not buy this one?

Kevins, you are so right. How could you pass on it. I bought mine from a Franklin Mint retail store that was in the Mall of America in Bloomington, ...

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RE: Poll: Which '57? (4/7/2026)

I'm agreeing with Pete Rovero on this one. I vote DESOTO. It looks way more modern and sleek, while the Pontiac (though very nice looking) looks old...

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RE: CARS of 1957

Brush, following up on you sharing your favorites from the Big Three in the Fifties, my list would look a little different. Here it is.   ...

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RE: CARS of 1957

Yes, perhaps "mid price range" would have been better. But then, maybe not. When I was a kid, I used to play "Car Dealer" and I had a Ledger book...

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RE: CARS of 1957

I can honestly say that I've never heard of or considered Buick to be an, "everyday man car". Nor, the Hawk for that matter. I think they've general...

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RE: CARS of 1957

@chris And hey, THANKS for sharing this page of the Oldsmobile. I know you probably did that just for me, knowing that I'm ga-ga for that split re...

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RE: CARS of 1957

If I were to pick my four favorites of '57, they'd be Chrysler, DeSoto, Buick, and Oldsmobile.  

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RE: CARS of 1957

@chris That's one I don't have. THANKS for sharing the pics! The books published by Publications International are all incredible. I have abou...

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RE: CARS of 1957

Oh yea, '57 was a banner year for styling from all of the auto makers. There a few that stand out to me as being the best of the lot, but all of them...

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RE: Saturdays Pics: One of my cars.

Hey everyone...Can it just be okay that I DON'T like Tan or White interiors? And I'm fine with it being okay that many of you DON'T like Black interi...

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RE: Mondays Pics: One of my cars.

Being a Hudson lover, I was ecstatic when I received this model. And if it had been produced in 10 different color combinations, I'd have ordered eve...

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RE: I'VE GOT MAIL

The flyers and brochures are almost as much of a collectible as the models are. I miss getting them in the mail. And I miss even more the immediate ...

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RE: Poll: Which '60? (4/6/2026)

Without hesitation, I vote a TIE! In fact, if you were to add the '60 Chrysler to the mix, I'd still vote a TIE. But that is where it stops for me. ...

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RE: Sundays Pics: One of my cars.

Nice Pics Hollis. I passed on this model only because I don't like the chopped white top. The rest of the customizing is okay.

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