55 metal model

[RandalPark@xxxxxxx]

I purchased a copy of this model from the Fairfield Mint which was black with a 
white top for over $40.00, and also one from Die Cast Muscle for around $25.00 
which is gold with a white top. The two are identical except for color, and are 
1/18th scale. The models are quite good, but the Fairfield Mint example arrived 
in a damaged container.

My collection is primarily 1/25th scale, so I would have preferred that size, 
but this is the only '55 Imperial I have ever seen for sale. There is nothing 
identifying the maker, but I believe it is YAT MING.

Paul

In a message dated 1/3/2004 7:03:04 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
50scars@xxxxxxxxxxxx writes:

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> thortek.com sells the same car for $24.
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> Subject: IML: 55 metal model
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> > I've seen members mention that they collect model cars.  I'm not in tune
> > with what's available in that hobby so forgive me if this is old news.
> > I just got a catalog from Johnson Smith, a company I didn't even know
> > existed.  (They must have gotten my name/address from a web xmas
> > purchase.)
> > 
> > They offer a 55 Imperial coupe model and it looks decent to me.  $47 and
> > almost a foot long (1:18 scale).  Colors may vary.
> > 
> > Also a vintage Airsteam travel trailer (with certificate of authenticity
> > so I guess it's really a model of an Airstream trailer!).  Go to their
> > site and enter Imperial or Airstream.
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