BillC
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Post by BillC on Feb 9, 2005 13:24:12 GMT 1
Bjarte:
I have repeatedly suggested the early full-size Mopars, but have gotten the "planning department in Smolensk" treatment.
I would really enjoy a 1974 full-size Dodge/Plymouth sedan and I think it would be a good seller to the m**** r********** who would like a 70s-vintage car for their auto racks.
I have now been asked to visit with representatives of several manufacturers in New York. When I return, I hope to have a better idea of the possibilities and roadblocks involved in some of our favorite projects.
Bill C.
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Post by cfesmire on Feb 9, 2005 15:11:36 GMT 1
Sounds like it's time to get tough Bill. I believe I could find some folks that could accompany you to help "persuade" these manufacturers to take down the roadblocks to those projects. Just say the word and we'll make them an offer they can't refuse. The fishermen call it the "be reasonable or else" treatment here on the Maine coast. BTW, while you're asking, could you put in a request for an early sixties Dodge pickup and an IH Travelall?
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stanhas87
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Post by stanhas87 on Feb 9, 2005 17:48:33 GMT 1
Bjarte: I have repeatedly suggested the early full-size Mopars, but have gotten the "planning department in Smolensk" treatment. Bill C. Dear Sirs: Probably they want to figure how the examples of Playing Mantis and Corgi are doing in terms of sales. In my opinion quite good, if an 1/18 scale nodel is planned to come out this year. Matchbox also had the 1976 Plymouth Gran Fury in two scales and these seem popular;was part of their line-up for almost a decade. Majorette's 1971 Plymouth version is scarce and when it hits eBay.........hm,major prices is all I can say.
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Post by skunk on Feb 9, 2005 21:37:27 GMT 1
I for one am most excited about the new Busch Land Cruiser - this is, after all, a vehicle with a global presence, fitting into almost any diorama.
Secondly, it is also a good base for countless future bodystyles and variants. I cant wait for a Zebra striped hardtop version...
Busch does seem excellent at finding cars that can be used for countless variants, which makes me that much more shocked at the continued absence of a Plymouth/Dodge Station Wagon.
However, I think that if we want Busch to make another big Yank tank, we should consider something a little bit more different from their current offerings. I am fully aware that the 1974 fullsize is quite different from a '77 Monaco, but nonetheless, from the marketing departments standpoint, they would probably like something that stands out a little bit more in a catalog. More MoPar metal would be nice, but I don't think that it's going to happen.
We have to remember that Busch's main market remains Germany/Austria (which is why they can get a away with a wood-panelled Cadillac hearse), and to the average German collector, a big 1974 Dodge is not remarkably different from a big 1977 Dodge. I think it might be more worthwhile to pick something more distinct. Since CMW recently released the Ford Galaxie, a 1972 Impala or something might be a more saleable proposition. Personally, I think that a H0 scaled Gremlin or Pacer would prove rather popular on both sides of the Atlantic. The Gremlin would be great, since it shares numerous body panels with other, later AMCs. The Pacer is a cult turkey in Europe as well as in America.
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Post by h0collector on Feb 10, 2005 0:11:30 GMT 1
skunk - I agree on most of your thoughts here. A '74 Monaco isn't very different from the '77-'78 (mid-size) Monacos in most eyes. This could instead be a candidate for Model Power/Schuco or CMW. About the AMC models, a 4-door sedan would be great, f.ex. the 70s Matador, which was used by the Los Angeles Police Dept. (among others).
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Post by skunk on Feb 10, 2005 2:33:20 GMT 1
skunk - I agree on most of your thoughts here. A '74 Monaco isn't very different from the '77-'78 (mid-size) Monacos in most eyes. This could instead be a candidate for Model Power/Schuco or CMW. About the AMC models, a 4-door sedan would be great, f.ex. the 70s Matador, which was used by the Los Angeles Police Dept. (among others). That's funny, I was thinking about the Matador, too. This is a prototype which would definitely interest me and many others. The reason I went with the Gremlin or the Pacer instead is that many Europeans can relate to these vehicles in a way that I think the Matador would be incapable of. How about some of the sixties Ramblers (660, 770, 880, 990)? Very good lines, and they were popular as well. They were also offered in many bodystyles, and are generic looking enough that railroad modellers could use a multitude of them on a layout. Were these ever used as copcars in any numbers? We could always come up with a few candidates and have a vote...
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stanhas87
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Post by stanhas87 on Feb 10, 2005 2:59:50 GMT 1
Dear Sirs:
Comments on the Matador can be seen on the Police cars thread.
I still agree on the full-size Mopars; second choice would be the 1971-1976 full-sized Chevys due to the fact that these had an unmistakable design and were the largest cars from Chevrolet's History. And the cops bid on the Bel-Air on the 1970's due the fact that these were base models; a decade earlier,the Byscaine tagged along.Impalas and Caprices from 1977 to the mid-1980's;then,only the Caprice.
Hm.I see where this is leading to. To keep continuity to this thread,I just say that I approve Busch's releases and/or reiusses and I am anxious to hear more from them. I will keep posted or hear the feedback from the others.
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