DIECAST MANIA

1949 MERCURY CUSTON CLUB COUPE.

Issued by the Danbury Mint in 2004 & 1:24 scale. A Limited Edition available only to purchasers of the convertible Limited Edition. Mine is #1313. The replica is finished in Baniff Green & Berwick Green.

As with the convertible, this is a fantastic replica, and another of my top choices.

1949 MERCURY CUSTOM SQUIRE WOOD-BODIED STATION WAGON.

Issued by the Danbury Mint in 2003 & 1:24 scale. It is finished in Miami Cream and features genuine wood panels & trim.

This Wagon is a real looker and my favorite of the wood-bodied convertibles and wagons.

**Re-posted a earlier entry for new photo and location.

1941 CHEVROLET SPECIAL DELUXE WOOD-BODIED STATION WAGON.

Issued by the Danbury Mint in 2008 & 1:24 scale. A Limited Edition of 5000 pcs. Mine is #2419. The replica is finished in Maple Brown and features genuine wood panels and trim.

1931 FORD MODEL A DELUXE WOOD-BODIED STATION WAGON.

This great little Ford was issued by the Danbury Mint in 2005. It is 1:24 scale. The replica is finished in Manilla Brown & Black. It features genuine wood panels and trim.

The Danbury Mint does an excellent job in the crafting of their genuine wood replicas. I have thirteen of these beautiful models in my collection. I have already posted a few of them, following are a few more.

1955 PONTIAC STAR CHIEF CONVERTIBLE.

This is the 2nd Star Chief Convertible issued by the Franklin Mint. The replica was crafted by FM and released through an Independent Retailer, the Tinder Box Retail Chain. It was their 2nd annual issue. The model was released in 2003 & 1:24 scale. A Limited Edition of 1000 pcs. Mine is #834. It is finished in Beaumont Blue & Marietta Blue. A stunning replica of a very beautiful Pontiac.

1958 CHEVROLET CORVETTE ROADSTER.

This is a great little Corvette. Issued by the Danbury Mint in 2003 & 1:24 scale. It is finished in Charcoal Gray & Inca Silver. This model is one of nearly 100 Corvettes I have in my Precision Diecast Collection.

**Re-posting a previous entry using a photo of my actual replica.

1955 FORD FAIRLANE CROWN VICTORIA SKYLINER SEDAN.

Another beautiful ‘55 Ford, this example was issued by the Danbury Mint in 2001. It is 1:24 scale. The replica is finished in Sea-Sprite Green & Snowshoe White.

I somehow managed to miss this one when it was issued. After several years and attempts at auctions in the secondary market, I recently added it to my collection. 

1955 FORD FAIRLANE CROWN VICTORIA SKYLINER SEDAN.

Issued by the Franklin Mint in 2001 & 1:24 scale. A Limited Edition of 9900 pcs. Mine is #548. It is finished in Regency Purple & Snowshoe White.

1955 FORD FAIRLANE CROWN VICTORIA SKYLINER SEDAN.

Issued by the Franklin Mint in 1993 & 1:24 scale. The replica is finished in Tropical Rose & Snowshoe White.

The ‘55 Ford is one of my favorites, and although this model is not crafted as well as DM issues, it is still a great model and has a featured spot in my collection.

2005 FORD MUSTANG GT COUPE.

Another great Mustang from the Franklin Mint. This one was issued in 2006 & 1:24 scale. It is finished in Torch Red.

1968 FORD SHELBY-MUSTANG GT-350KR CONVERTIBLE.

Issued by the Franklin Mint in 2006 & 1:24 scale. A Limited Edition of 9900 pcs, mine is #951. The replica is finished in Raven Black.