Go way back! Revell 1907 Sears - original issue!

[Faust]

In the past couple of years, thanks to my friend Alan who sent me my 1909 Hupmobile, I’ve had a real love for Brass Era cars not only come into focus, but also turn into a major theme for my modelling acquisitions. I’ve bought many Pyros in the last few years, and recently came across some of the ancient Revell Highway Pioneers kits.

For something fun and different, I decided to tackle one of these little artifacts, and the first one I chose was the 1907 Sears Autobuggy. This weird high-wheeled, tassle-topped horseless carriage had a charm even more out of left field than normal Brass Era cars.

It was a thrill putting together a kit from what is essentially the dawn of the American plastic modelling industry, and I will say that I’m pretty pleased with how modern tools helped build up this little piece of history. Check it out, and let me know what you think!

https://adamrehorn.wordpress.com/revell-gowland-and-gowland-1-32-1907-sears-autobuggy/

[meechum68]

Oh wow!!  We have come a long long ways since then!  

That is impressive! I really like it! 

[Big Messer]

Run-flat tires and AC on all the time. They were way ahead for their time...

[TooOld]

Very cool model Adam !  All of the brass era cars were works of art .

[slusher]

Great build sir!

[Faust]

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Run-flat tires and AC on all the time. They were way ahead for their time...

Oh man, that's awesome! I never would have thought of it that way! Big ground clearance like a new truck, but without needing a lift-kit, too!  No cup holders though... would never sell today.

 

Thanks for the love guys; you know I do enjoy building something not too many other people bother with!

[Bainford]

Cool stuff, Adam. Model building archeology, to be sure. I, too, have been developing an increased interest in brass era stuff lately.

[Bucky]

6 hours ago, Faust said:

Oh man, that's awesome! I never would have thought of it that way! Big ground clearance like a new truck, but without needing a lift-kit, too!  No cup holders though... would never sell today.

 

Thanks for the love guys; you know I do enjoy building something not too many other people bother with!

A/C in December and January, heat in July and August! Lol 

And as fast as these rides most likely traveled, you probably wouldn't have needed to sit your cup down, anyway! Hahaha 

This is a very well done replica of an early days automobile. 

Edited September 2 by Bucky

[Big Messer]

On 9/2/2025 at 8:25 AM, Faust said:

No cup holders though... would never sell today.

They just put the gallon jug on the floor...