BROOKLIN AND THE 1937 PIERCE ARROW TRAVELODGE

The standard 1937 Pierce Arrow Travelodge (BRK80) was released in May 2000 one year later than the Silver Anniversary model. It is finished in dark blue with sky blue wheels and blue license plate. It was deleted in January 2007. The second standard edition was released in 2008 and it is finished in dark red with cream wheels and blue license plate. It was deleted in January 2013.

BROOKLIN MODELS 25th ANNIVERSARY

Brooklin Models marked its 25th anniversary with the release of a boxed-set consisting of a 1936 Pierce Arrow 1601 Sedan (BRK81) and a 1937 Pierce Arrow Travelodge, each done in metallic silver. The two models have no less than 38 detail pieces plated in gold, including bumpers, headlights, hood louvers, door handles, wheel hubs and the gearshift lever, appreciated detail. Whitewall tyres are found all-around, including the spare at the back of the trailer. Engraved plates stating "Silver Anniversary 1974-1999" are found on the baseplates of both the sedan and trailer, as well as an engraved number. 1425 of these Anniversary Sets were produced between April 15th and June 25th 1999, each packed in a special presentation box.

Author: Gianluigi Cappi

You may find more pictures and information on this model plus many other Brooklin stories in the Brooklin Models Collectors Guide.