Brian Austin

I'm wondering when the bodywork was crafted, but it sure has loads of character...

1985 Kombi from Mexico. Food truck conversion, but look closely...

ICM did a '37 Packard in 1:35. https://www.cybermodeler.com/hobby/kits/icm/kit_icm_35535.shtml

FWIW there also was a Danbury Mint diecast, listed as 1:24 scale.

https://www.carscoops.com/2019/10/1959-cadillac-roadster-deville-is-based-on-a-c1-corvette/ https://www.autoevolution.com/news/corvette-based-cadillac-roadster-de-ville-looks-sleek-in-luxury-rendering-154670.html

Cool pictures. It may not necessarily be pretty, but it sure is pretty unique! There have been a number of small aircraft fuselages turned into automobiles, and more than one DC-3 has been turned into an RV.

I was wondering about the quality of a printed mold, but perhaps as you say polishing can fix that.

What's the advantage of printing molds vs. just printing out the parts?

https://www.rcnmag.com/garage/movie-magic

https://www.autoshowaustin.com/attractions/ford_gt_40_ford_v_ferrari/

The prop cars in storage awaiting to be sold: https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/ford-v-ferrari-movie-cars-found-in-southern-california/

Chassis reference

A variety of examples from the various coachbuilders making "professional cars' on Cadillac chassis: https://www.newcadillacdatabase.org/static/CDB/Dbas_txt/prof59.htm

I'm not fond of the custom sun visor, but the interior shots might be useful... https://hearseforsale.org/cadillac/1959-cadillac-hearse-meteor/ This one might be a combination ambulance/hearse. Note the linoleum floor with what appear to be casket rollers. http://davidsclassiccars.com/cadillac/69738-1959-cadillac-mm-futura-hearse-ambulance-m-m.html

Well, color me surprised. I was expecting the image to have been colorized, but here's what The Old Motor blog has to say about it (bold added for emphasis): "Today’s lead image of a Fred Harris Inc. cab-over tow truck contains all of the information to identify its location. Who can tell us more about this dealership? The photo was taken with a type of early color film noted for its reddish hue, which can also be more pronounced when caused by degradation." https://theoldmotor.com/?p=182439

Yeah...it did not come home with me. :-)

I just saw an article today that four new, un-used Vipers sold in 2020, despite the fact they have been out of production for a number of years. Also, when I read "remains" in the title of the post, I was picturing a burned-out shell or a mangled wreck. :-)

I'd recommend the '60 Chevy wagon as well. I could then kitbash it with the '59 El Camino. :-)

I saw this one in the gift shop area of a car museum in Buffalo, NY in 2018.

I wonder where that model is today.

I think these boxes were designed to appeal to the modeler's mother rather than the kid himself. :-) These were toys, after all. Also, I think some of you are confusing box art with the overall theme of the kit itself, two separate entities.

It's not a Rupp?

Too bad Renwall didn't do a Visible Allison engine kit ? How about a DeDion or Mercedes? https://www.ministeam.com/acatalog/Classic_Mottors.html You can purchase metal castings to make working steam engines of various kinds. https://www.ministeam.com/acatalog/Casting-Kits.html Here's a fully-functioning miniature V8 https://www.ministeam.com/acatalog/Conley-V8-Stinger-609-Engine-COStinger609.html#SID=327

Victoria Toys made one in plastic when the car was new. https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/victory-models-standard-10-saloon-490001508

Model railroaders have had to put up with mixed scaling for generations. You could have HO gauge track with trains scaled to 1:87 or 1:76 (or in between!), with scenery items "off scale". How many HO layouts had Matchbox or Hot Wheels cars on their roads? In O gauge you could buy locos and rolling stock scaled either to 1/4" (for convenience) or 17/64" to the foot (for accuracy). I wouldn't be surprised if modelers ran a mix of both. European 0 gauge scaling was different still. When it comes to model cars, If I see your cabinet full of finished builds, I won't complain if they're not all to the same scale. One of my few finished models is a construction crane truck. I won't have one of those in 1:25 or 1:24! :-) Just build! :-)