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Post by ptc on May 13, 2020 21:41:09 GMT
I have done a great deal of work lately improving the density factor on the city streets and parking spaces. I had a chance to reflect on a question as to what make I prefer to have on the layout. Mind you, we primarily model in the 50's, so that has a huge influence of my opinion. Just the count of what I have accumulated over the past several years says it all. And, apparently my taste for a particular model has not changed either. The Oldsmobile's wins out followed fairly closely by Buicks. How about you. What make is your favorite for your layouts?Here is an example of a couple of ours. 1957 Oldsmobile Fiesta Station Wagon
 1935 Buick Century (looks a lot like the Studebaker that was the Best in Show)
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Post by Adam on May 13, 2020 23:16:16 GMT
Ford for me.
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Post by RLM on May 13, 2020 23:47:12 GMT
I am GM, because my grandfather own one pickup that later was mine.
it was a chevy 3100 1949. lovely truck.
Andre.
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Post by JKP on May 13, 2020 23:52:52 GMT
I don't have a favorite but it seems like all of Menards Lighted vehicles are Fords  |
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2020 23:56:04 GMT
Mine is Kenworth I don't have any cars on my layout yet Have alot of trucks
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Post by Country Joe on May 14, 2020 0:45:00 GMT
I didn't count the vehicles on my layout but I know I have quite a few Cadillacs and Chevrolets. Based just on looks it's hard to beat a Chevy Bel Air.
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Post by thebigcrabcake on May 14, 2020 1:22:25 GMT
The Checker Motors Corporation of Kalamazoo, Michigan.
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Post by Joe Saggese on May 14, 2020 2:52:50 GMT
This is a tuff one..............Ill hace to think about it  |
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Post by Yellowstone Special on May 14, 2020 3:32:39 GMT
Does General Motors Coach Division count? I like Corgi's die cast vehicles and they did a great job of Greyhound's Scenicruiser from 1961.  |
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Post by josef on May 14, 2020 8:27:27 GMT
For me, its the 56 Blue Ford I have on layout. Its a copy of my dads Ford he bought new in 56 when Ford motto was " Own a new 56 Ford for 56 dollars a month".
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Post by Yellowstone Special on May 14, 2020 10:49:00 GMT
For me, its the 56 Blue Ford I have on layout. Its a copy of my dads Ford he bought new in 56 when Ford motto was " Own a new 56 Ford for 56 dollars a month". Well, that’s awesome josef. But how about a photo? 😉 Guys, I don’t mean to be a spoilsport here. But whenever a forum member introduces a new thread about a favorite something on our layouts, how about a photo or two to go with it? It helps the rest of us actually see what you’re talking about. 🤔
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Post by Adam on May 14, 2020 11:08:01 GMT
Very true, pictures tell the full story. Here is my red Ford pickup, my favorite car on the layout. We grew up with Fords, but also had a Buick and other brands along the way. I’m relatively new to adding vehicles but already have some Ford, Chevies and VWs. Attachments:
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Post by josef on May 14, 2020 11:54:21 GMT
For me, its the 56 Blue Ford I have on layout. Its a copy of my dads Ford he bought new in 56 when Ford motto was " Own a new 56 Ford for 56 dollars a month". Well, that’s awesome josef. But how about a photo? 😉 Guys, I don’t mean to be a spoilsport here. But whenever a forum member introduces a new thread about a favorite something on our layouts, how about a photo or two to go with it? It helps the rest of us actually see what you’re talking about. 🤔 Here's the 56 Ford stopping to fill up with gas. A regular ritual with my dad and Joe Oakes, owner, had a weekly giveaway. The most popular was a bowl and cup with Davy Crockett logos on it, which I still have.
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Post by Yellowstone Special on May 14, 2020 12:05:27 GMT
Well, that’s awesome josef. But how about a photo? 😉 Guys, I don’t mean to be a spoilsport here. But whenever a forum member introduces a new thread about a favorite something on our layouts, how about a photo or two to go with it? It helps the rest of us actually see what you’re talking about. 🤔 Here's the 56 Ford stopping to fill up with gas. A regular ritual with my dad and Joe Oakes, owner, had a weekly giveaway. The most popular was a bowl and cup with Davy Crockett logos on it, which I still have.
Awesome josef! When I was in first grade, our family car was a ‘55 Olds and my teacher had a ‘56 Ford that she’d obtained with Ford’s “A ‘56 for $56” financing plan, meaning a ‘56 Ford for $56 a month, as you’d previously stated.
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Post by josef on May 14, 2020 12:07:21 GMT
Here's the 56 Ford stopping to fill up with gas. A regular ritual with my dad and Joe Oakes, owner, had a weekly giveaway. The most popular was a bowl and cup with Davy Crockett logos on it, which I still have.
Awesome josef! When I was in first grade, our family car was a ‘55 Olds and my teacher had a ‘56 Ford that she’d obtained with Ford’s “A ‘56 for $56” financing plan, meaning a ‘56 Ford for $56 down and $56 a month, as you’d previously stated. Here's some better pics. Of course the giveaways.
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