If you like the looks of the '47 Woody but can't afford to build one yourself...

[Chris_Dresbach]

Then how about $260 for a 1:43 scale model?! I found this on Ebay. I think the price may be a little steep, but that's why I don't have very many 1:43rd cars in my collection. If these are completely hand built then it might be worth the price. For what it is, it's neat.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CONQUEST-MADISON-1947-STUDEBAKER-WOODIE-WAGON-PROTOTYPE-/160995958821?pt=Diecast_Vehicles&hash=item257c1b6025

[raprice]

Chris,
That's a good looking replica of the '47 Woodie. Like you, I can't justify the cost. I'd rather have the real thing though.
Rog

[2R5]

Very nice job , would like to have one but that's just too much for my liking !

[cultural infidel]

about how big would that be?

[2R5]

its the size of the Brooklin models

[cultural infidel]

its the size of the Brooklin models

I have no idea what a brooklin model is

[2R5]

I see someone thought the price was OK !

[Bordeaux Daytona]

That's pretty nice, maybe somebody has it for less. It couldn't hurt to look somewhere else. Maybe the SNM will have them for sale.

[Gary1953]

I have no idea what a brooklin model is

About 4" long.

[Sam Ensley]

I've been looking for a 1930's, American make, 1:43 scale automobile to go in a diarama I'm working on that revolves around a 1:43 scale Studebaker hearse I bought on the internet. There are plenty models of expensive cars, but very few average sedans unless you really get into big money (at least on my budget).

[Bordeaux Daytona]

I've been looking for a 1930's, American make, 1:43 scale automobile to go in a diarama I'm working on that revolves around a 1:43 scale Studebaker hearse I bought on the internet. There are plenty models of expensive cars, but very few average sedans unless you really get into big money (at least on my budget).

I bought a 4dr Packard years ago, I think it was made by Rextoys. I did a search but turns out it's a 1940. They also made some other 4drs, a 38-40 Cadillac V16 and a 35 Ford

http://www.ebay.com/sch/Diecast-Toy-Vehicles-/222/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=rextoys&_sop=15

[52-fan]

I looks like he has sold two of them. Nice replica.
It is amazing that some people can pay that much for a toy. Even our 1:1 Studebakers are mostly toys.

[Sam Ensley]

Thanks for the heads up, Bordeaux Daytona. I might purchase one of those Packards. The seller of the 1947 woodie had many cars I would like to own, but they are kind of pricey. Still, if I won the lottery, I'd buy one of each. I particularly liked this 1962 Daytona hardtop, and it's also available in a red convertible.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HIGHWAY-TRAVELERS-1962-STUDEBAKER-LARK-DAYTONA-HARDTOP-/400099293476?pt=Diecast_Vehicles&hash=item5d27c6b924

[Bordeaux Daytona]

Ok, glad to help. I managed to get one of these 62 convts years ago for a lot less. I just had to be patient and wait.

[Chris_Dresbach]

I looks like he has sold two of them. Nice replica.
It is amazing that some people can pay that much for a toy. Even our 1:1 Studebakers are mostly toys.

You have a point there. I have enjoyed collecting scale model Studebakers for years, but I don't like to pay a mint for them either. What I find amazing is that somebody will pay well over $100 for a 1:43 scale Brooklyn model when they could get a 1:18 scale model of basically the same thing for $45. The 1:18 model is larger, has more detail, and as far as I'm concerned is a better piece. I do my fair share of building models too and anymore I work exclusively in 1:18 and 1:32 scale just because they have more detail and cost less. Currently I only have one "expensive" 1:43 white metal car, and it is a 1940 Champion. The only reason I bought it was because it is literally the only model I have ever found of my car.