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