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Hi, Jim and welcome. As you can see, members here are very helpful and nice. I wrote Independents in Miniature. I expect that there are fewer than 100...
Harv, I sure agree with your decision to get the Edsel as it is rare and I expect will remain so. Good eye for catching the "residue" from the convers...
Harv, that is a nice haul. I too have had some success with the lesser known auction houses. Some astute collectors apparently watch these and it sure...
Superlative review of a gorgeous model, John. Goldvarg and you hit it out of the park!
Lovely models and super photos as usual, John. It is nice to see Buz issue a wagon based on Paul Patterson's terrific convertible. Aside from the Matc...
Thanks, John. Nice to see what Brooklin is up to. I do miss Martin's irreverent captions but I guess that is a small penalty to pay for Brooklin perpe...
Thanks to Albert for his post. Such lovely models. I don't have access to my Elegance photos at the moment (there were quite a few in my GM book) but ...
All nice models, Ben. The '55 Buick is terrific in that unusual three-toned combination. Considering it is one of the earlier Conquests it is a great ...
Thanks, Jack! Even though....it dates me 🙂
John, you hit another one out of the park! Just as Sergio did with this model.
John, terrific review. I liked your background on the 1:1 including the distinctive features and your neat line drawings which GM marketing did so wel...
Say, that guy in Ray's top photo looks like Sean Connery. I am OK with the mint green, isn't it like in your photo? I agree that whitewalls would have...
Allo, Michel. The CNQ S76 is larger than the S66 but was issued twice by Buz after 1995.I have not researched the actual cars to see whether the width...
Yes. It had improved detail. More chrome, heavier base, reflective headlights.I recall dark green and black colours, too. My guess is it was issued te...
I like your review, John. How many people use John's method of pulling out the flaps?In the past I've used my fingers and often torn the flap. Now I u...