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 Brooklin first produced the 1953 Studebaker Commander Starliner (BRK32) in September 1990. The standard edition is a pale green color but, due to paint variations, it has been seen in a creamy pale green and a grey color. In late December 1994 it was supplanted by the BRK32A. This version is done in a pretty shade of blue with a cream roof. It was deleted in August 2001. An...

“DON’T PANIC, MR. MAINWARING!!!” We are still here. Most of the week has been spent sending out orders to you lucky people. The New Venturas and the Rivieras are on their way out as we speak. Here’s a little look at what else the rest of the (smaller) team has been doing.

“We’re baaaaaaaack! No, this isn’t an April fools joke, we are actually blogging. After a rather crappy few weeks where had to say goodbye to many members of staff :’( we are back to ‘normal’. This week we have been getting the Pontiac Venturas boxed up and ready to go next week and working on another project that is, you guessed it, under wraps for now.

Mitch Stenzler had been collecting automobile memorabilia, gas station pumps and fixtures, antique toys and model automobiles since the early 1970's and this hobby quickly grew into a business. Weber's was actually a collection in itself, a product of a jewelry store established in 1917 by J. Weber, an immigrant from Germany. In 1984 Mitch's wife, Sonya, arranged a unique 50th birthday surprise. She knew that Mitch had been collecting...

BROOKLIN VIDEO I John Hammick and David Angel have created in 1992 a video tape cataloging BRK1 through BRK9 and featuring some rarely seen models. This video is extremely well done, right from the start, where nothing is said for the first few minutes, just a parade of Brooklin. This video begins at the beginning, with an interview of John Hall. It's a fascinating story of John's first models, actually...

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The first standard 1953 Pontiac Van (BRK31) appeared in 1990, after a few special models had been released. It is painted orange, different shades exist, with a blue sun visor and interior and Gulf Oil decals. Approximately 30 models are known without sun visor. A baseplate error is noted with 300 of the Gulf Oil vans released with the "1 of 500" designation on the baseplates that were intended for...

“Well, it’s a windy day out there today. Most of the local schools have been closed and some of the trains aren’t running. YIKES! I’t probably best if you stay indoors today and take a look at what we have been up to at Brooklin Models this week.

Brooklin Models has teamed up with hobbyDB in a joint effort to create the ultimate online collecting experience for its fans - the ability to create their own digital Garage. The database features all Brooklin Models ever made since the company’s inception more than 40 years ago. It even shows every color and other variants. Besides the personalizable Garage, the new database has a Collection Management Tool, a Wish List...

“Hello there and welcome to the weekend. It’s the best time of the week. And you can you kickstart yours off with a look at the BM team building the models that you know and love.”

The standard 1954 Dodge Royal 500 Convertible Top Up (BRK30) was released in 1990 and deleted in February 1993. It is finished in yellow with a black top in the up position, black interior, green license plate and whitewall tyres.   LEUKAEMIA RESEARCH FUND In April 1996 a Dodge Royal 500 was released sponsored by Roger Perrie for the benefit of the Leukaemia Research Fund in Steeple Ashton near Trowbridge,...