Brooklin Blog

The 1959 Chrysler 300E Convertible (BRK41) first appeared in January 1993 among a certain amount of controversy. It was to be a gold metallic. However, the factory erroneously painted the first 210 in a mustard gold and a few in a dark mustard before finally producing the proper intended color. Most of these color variation Chryslers were sent to Brasilia Press and were distributed to dealers in the U.S.. The...

“DON’T PANIC!!!! We are still alive! Things have been…weird….that’s probably the best description. After so many years in the same building it’s odd to be renting a small office. We are keeping ourselves busy though. Have a look. And send biscuits!”

The standard 1948 Cadillac 62 Dynamic Fastback Coupe (BRK40) was released in November 1992 and deleted in September 2000. It is finished in dark blue with red interior, yellow license plate and whitewall tyres. Three different shades exist with one being almost black. This model was initially supplied with a plated box opener shaped in the old style Brooklin logo, a very useful tool.       JOHN ROBERTS CONVERSION...

"And now, the end is near, and so I face the final truck-load. My friend I'll say it clear, Brooklin Models will soon hit the road. We've built so many models, that traveled each and every diorama highway. And more, much more than this, we built them the Brooklin waaaaaaaaay."

Located near Wimborne, in the county of Dorset, England, some 100 miles southeast of London, the Merley Museum had the largest public display of Brooklin Models in the world numbering over 500 different issues, including very special and rare models. In addition to Brooklins there were other models, toys and trains on display, including Western, Durham, Mini Marque and many others. The total number exceeded 5600 pieces. Merley House &...

Brooklin Models are delighted to announce that John Kuvakas has teamed up with the BCC (Brooklin Collectors Club). John has been the official representative for Brooklin Models in the US. The BCC is the oldest surviving Brooklin models Club based in the UK and now with John’s assistance there shall be official representation in the US as well. John will lead a team of familiar faces and names in the...

As I’m sure many of you have heard Brooklin Models is moving. We are relocating from our factory in Bath to a small town Paulton on the outskirts of Bath. This is a big move for us we have been at our current location for 37 years. Anyone who’s ever moved house knows how much stuff you can accumulate over that period. It’s been quite a challenge. We will be...

“Movin’ on up. We’re movin’ on out...” The relocation of BM Towers continues apace. Another skip was dropped off today and it is already half full. Join us for the demolition show!

IT’S HAPPENING!!! We have started to take some of our stuff to our temporary home. We’ll get you a video tour of the establishment ASAP. We are just boxing up the V16 engines on the work front.

The 1953 Oldsmobile Fiesta (BRK39) was introduced as an open convertible in September 1992 and deleted in January 2000. It is finished in two tone blue and white, with blue and white interior, white tonneau and  whitewall tyres.   FACTORY SPECIAL John Hall was wanting to release a "top up" version of the Oldsmobile Fiesta in a color that he felt would be just as striking as the convertible, if...

T-MINUS 2 WEEKS. That’s all we have left here in Bath. Scary/exciting times! We are finishing up the last of the jobs here before we pack everything up.

Do-Do Doo Doo Doo….another week bites the dust. And with another week down we are another step closer to our ‘Locational Relocating Transitional Period’….Moving day………More packing the week and, rather surprisingly, some visitors!!!!