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I have a question on a Studebaker.
Topic Started: Sep 1 2010, 12:00 AM (614 Views)
Firehawk73
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My question is . Is there a detailed casting of the '53 Studebaker Starliner in any scale? I have one that HWs made and one I found at Walgreens(Speed wheels I think) but I like to find one made that has the same detail of the JL cars. Since you guys are very knowledgable about these diecast cars I figured I ask the experts. I really don't care for Studebaker cars all that much except for the '53 Starliner. I believe the Starliner was way before its time and it still looks good today. Any help would be appreciated.

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Support your local demo derby.

There are several nice ones in large scale. The Danbury Mint made a nice 1/24 version and Maisto made a custom appearing one in the same scale. The small scale value brand of Maisto called Fresh Metal has a 3" version of a non-stock '53 Starliner.

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Try this pic link for additional models. Most are large scale.
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The Schrock Brothers in Pennsylvania might have made a few '53 Starliners.
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Here's a listing of the Studebakers and Packards they've done in 1/72:
http://www.shrockbrothers.com/72nd_scale_cars.html

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Thank You! Those are awesome! I like the Pro Rodz 1/24 scale and I am not sure what brand but the stock version in blue looks cool. Of course, the black 1:1 version is just wicked. Thank you craftymore for the links and the pics.

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Ezekiel 25:17
I have a beautiful 1:18 Starliner down in my basement. I also have one in 1:43 by Brooklin, in white metal. Pale seafoam green.

I think the Brooklin's been retired.

Zach, the first Shrock picture is of a pillared coupe. The Starliners were only hardtops (Champion 6 and Commander V-8). What is displayed is a Starlight.

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Support your local demo derby.

Thanks for pointing that out George. I just saw the 'Star' part of the name and went with that!
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Ezekiel 25:17
Brooklin (1:43)

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And this is the 1:18. Can't remember the manufacturer...although I could always look if it's necessary.

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Those are awesome! By the link that craftymore gave me I believe the 1/18 is made by Maisto. Looks like they did a superb job on replicating it. Thanks for sharing your pics of it, Sak.
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Ezekiel 25:17
You're most welcome, Sir.
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