'55 1:18 SCALE MODEL

[RandalPark@xxxxxxx]

I have purchased three of these, each from different supply houses and at 
different prices. The reason I bought all three is that each one is a different 
color. They are Black with a White top (Fairfield Mint), White with a Gold top 
(Die cast Muscle), and Magenta with a White top (Thortek listed as RED). 

They are all the same except for color, and I must say that I am quite 
impressed with their quality for the price. Most of the trim is pretty good, 
although the side script and the roof medallion are decals. The steering wheel 
looks a bit thick for the scale of the rest of the car, but gee, when have we 
been able to buy a scale model of a 1955 Imperial?

The model from Fairfield Mint was the most expensive. The Thortek model was the 
least expensive for a total of about $28.00 including shipping, but the  
Magenta color isn't great. I think the White one with the Gold top looks the 
best. I am still searching for a White one with a Jade Green top since it would 
match a '55 Coupe that I remember from Mercer Island, Washington during the 
'60s and '70s.

Paul

In a message dated 1/15/2004 10:06:25 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
llhelig@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:

> List,
> I just received the latest catalog of models from the National Motor Museum 
>Mint. They now offer a 1:18 scale model of the 1955 Imperial Newport. I have 
>bought several other models from them and while they aren't the quality of the 
>expensive models, I thought the quality was great. It sells for $29.98 plus 
>$6.50 S& H. They are  at www.motormint.com if anyone is interested. BTW they 
>also have a 1932 LeBaron and a 1936 
> Airflow (not Imperial)
> Leo H 
> '83 Still EFI
> '46 Ply Conv't.
> 59 Fury Sport Sedan