@Forty Rod posted:I'm looking for a Ford, Chevy, Plymouth, Studebaker, Nash, Hudson...lower priced cars in a four door family-type sedan from the early post WWII era up to about 1954 or so.
Most of what I'm finding are modified / custom cars or more sporty or upper cost cars. I need a farmer's car. Lots of 1/64 cars that would be perfect if they were a bit larger. I even have a 1/64 car holding the place until I get what I really want.
Whatever I get will be severely aged and will end up sitting in a weed patch beside a rotting, falling down old house. I don't even need all the wheels, some dents are alright, and I can't even see much use for glazed windows or good paint jobs. I can fake an interior and only need enough detail to identify the car, but I'm not fussy on this. I just need the scale and appearance. I could even get by with a pickup or a Jeepster sort of rig.
1/43 model cars are selling at giveaway prices on that famous "E" auction site! Look at diecast autos/busses/trucks. You might look at "lots" also. Another option is the 'O' scale model railroading site and type "1/43" in the search window.
True, most will end up being 2 dr. hardtops and convertibles, but EVERYTHING is on that auction site! One of my favorites is the Solido 1950 Chevrolet sedan. You could do various paint schemes on THAT one. That model Chevy was ubiquitous+ on the streets in the 50's and 60's.
Franklin Mint 1/43 car models are worth checking out, too. Not too many years ago they sold used for $50-$60 and up each. NOW you can buy them for $15 without a box and cheaper for less than perfect specimens. And YES, there are some coupes and sedans among them. Good luck! -Salty Rails-
