Marty Johnson
Marty Johnson
@marty-johnson
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Joined: Dec 11, 2020
Last seen: Jun 16, 2026
Topics: 198 / Replies: 1522
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3 weeks ago
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RE: Pocher Models...

I'd like to add that I inherited quite a few large-scale models from a good friend of mine, who passed away last year. They are from a wide array of ...

3 weeks ago
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RE: Pocher Models...

@Chris is correct. I have built Pocher kits. It's important to distinguish between the Classic and Prestige series of Pocher models. The Prestige m...

3 weeks ago
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RE: My Porsche 911 Race Car Collection

My goodness! That's just too cool!  

3 weeks ago
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RE: (Pic) Mid-Sixties full-size Chevrolets

In my opinion, 1967 was a banner year for American automotive design. I don't think I can name a SINGLE car, from ANY of the Big 3 (and AMC) that did...

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RE: (Pic) Mid-Sixties full-size Chevrolets

Thanks, Chris! Coming from The Professor, it's a high compliment! I had an interesting conversation with Maynard Rupp, the builder, owner, and dri...

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RE: (Pic) Mid-Sixties full-size Chevrolets

I used the roof of the Biscayne for my Maynard Rupp Chevoom 1966 Chevelle project. The '66 Chevelle had the hardtop C pillar flying buttress design t...

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RE: ♫♫Lo-Lo-La-Lola♫♫... [PIC]

Precise? Elegant? That's how Penske rolls! Those characteristics are the M.O. of the Penske organization. Everything is done to the "nth" degree! ...

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RE: Know anything about boats?

I used to rent boats to go to Catalina Island from Long Beach. Renting is soooooooooo much easier than owning. Same with RVs.  

4 weeks ago
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RE: Sadly, Another One and Done.... [PIC]

Bill Bennett and I attended a show at the LA Fairgrounds a few years ago. We saw this Mark IV while we were there.

4 weeks ago
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RE: (Pics) 1966 Pontiac

The 1966 Goat is my all-time favorite as well. It's a gorgeous car!

1 month ago
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RE: The Man Enzo Ferrari Insulted and His Drive to Beat Ferrari

Yes, they were absolutely junk. Interestingly, Ferruccio Lamborghini, a tractor manufacturer, wanted to build his own cars because he complained abou...

1 month ago
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RE: My all " American " lineup.

Wait a minute! What's all this talk about it being unhealthy to lick model cars! If that's true, that might answer some unanswered questions about m...

1 month ago
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RE: How many Exoto 1/10 Scale Ford GT40 MK II's did they make?

I didn't know Exoto made four versions of the MK II. For years, I thought there were only two. Those were the Ken Miles (Aqua blue) and Bruce McLare...

1 month ago
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RE: another Costco bargain by Maisto 69 Mustang

Wow! Costco's is cool, but it ain't THAT cool! In California, they're freakin' everywhere! I just assumed (Yeah, I know) that it was the same all o...

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