'55 Imperial Model (not Danbury)

[RandalPark@xxxxxxx]

I have purchased many models for Danbury Mint and I believe that they send me 
information of nearly every model that they release. I haven't seen anything on 
an Imperial.

Recently, though, I did receive a catalog of models that shows a 1955 Imperial 
Newport Coupe. The model is 1/18th scale, Raven Black w/ white top, gold and 
white interior. The exterior detailing looks pretty good in the pictures. The 
interior seems okay, but the steering wheel seems to be too thick, and the dash 
seems out of proportion. Otherwise this is a pretty neat model. I plan to 
purchase one and will report back. I think it is around $40.00. 

I personally prefer 1/25th scale models since that is the majority of my 
collection, but this one might just end up there in spite of its larger size.

Paul

In a message dated 10/25/2003 5:53:35 PM Eastern Daylight Time, JCantor791 
writes:

> 
> 
> I've been watching the discussion of this eBay auction with some interest.  
> Over the years I've purchased a couple of Danbury Mint's models of Chrysler 
> products and have been very impressed by their quality and detail.  Some time 
> ago, I wrote to them (they don't seem to have a website) to ask if they had 
>ever 
> or would consider making a model of an Imperial.  I never got a response.
> 
> Does anyone know the answer to this?  Would it be worth our collective effort 
> to encourage them to make an Imperial model?  Personally, I'd buy just about 
> anything they might come up with although I do have a preference for a four 
> door hardtop model; probably '56 or '65 model years.
> 
> Jeff Cantor
> Trenton, NJ
> '56 Sedan
> 
>