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BROOKLIN AND THE 1956 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL MK II (BRK11)
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The first 1956 Lincoln Continental MK II was produced in 1981 in black with red interior and blue license plate in a limited number. The first standard edition can be identified in the dark blue metallic version with red interior and blue license plate, followed by several shades of blue with white interior and yellow license plate. Most of the varieties are seen with both thick and thin seats. These...
18 DEC: THE WEEKLY DIARIES
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“Sleigh-bells ring are you listening…” Awww we love Christmas here. We have had festive music blasting out all week. It has helped us through the copious amounts of gluing plastic. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for joining us each week and to wish you a very happy Christmas/holiday.
BROOKLIN AND THE 1962 FORD CONSUL MKII CONVERTIBLE (LDM23)
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The Mk Il Ford Consul, Zephyr and Zodiac were announced on February 21st 1956. Convertible versions of all three models were available right from the launch. The new cars had clean modern lines, which owed a great deal to their American Ford cousins. In February 1959 the range was revamped with the introduction of the low line models. These utilized a flatter roof pressing and minor trim differences. The 1962...
11 DEC: THE WEEKLY DIARIES
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We love Xmas here at BM HQ. But until that magical holiday starts we are getting the last of this years production schedule sorted out. The Buick Rivieras are being assembled and we have been sanding LOTS of resin pieces for a model engine.
BROOKLIN AND THE 1931 HUDSON GREATER 8 (BRK12)
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The 1931 Hudson Greater 8 was produced in 1981, early in Brooklin’s history, with Murray-designed "boat-tail" body done in a beautiful combination of orange with ivory fenders, blacked-out grille and foot treads in black on the running boards. The windshield frame is plated, as are the covers for the fender spares. These covers were removed in the final years of production with a dark orange color. Other details include louvers...
04 DEC: THE WEEKLY DIARIES
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‘Do-Do Do Do Do…another month bites the dust’. Yes it is Decembery-time! We don’t have our xmas meal to look forward to but we will make up for it with snacks and treats throughout the month.
BROOKLIN AND THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY POLICE
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Given the vastness and varying topography of the Canadian landscape, large portions were, and still are, inaccessible except by rail. In order to police the many miles of track owned by the Canadian Pacific Railway, CP Police vehicles were equipped with front and rear bogie wheels that permitted the driver to run on the railway track, with propulsion supplied by the rear wheels and lateral stability maintained by the two...
27 NOV - THE WEEKLY DIARIES
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This week we bring you a closer look at our new Buick Riviera. We are counting down the days until advent. Which is technically ‘Advent Advent’? It’s a countdown countdown.
20 NOV - THE WEEKLY DIARIES
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’Tis the season to be jolly. We decided to start the festive season early this year and, as it isn’t against the law, the decorations are already up. Chances of a Christmas meal are slim, but we won’t be - not after the amount of food that we all have planned. Come and take a look at what we have been doing because after Christmas we won’t be able to...
13 NOV - THE WEEKLY DIARIES
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It may be Friday the 13th but we won’t let that stop us. We are here come hell or high water….although Covid did make us stop…… Come on in and take a look at a few of the things we have been doing this week.
06 NOV - THE WEEKLY DIARIES
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It is lockdown time again here in England. We have been taking precautionary measures since March and thankfully (so far) nobody here has been affected - we are working as normal. We hope you are all staying safe.
BROOKLIN AND THE 1956 FORD THUNDERBIRD (BRK13)
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The standard 1956 Ford Thunderbird was released in 1982 and deleted in April 1994. It is finished in red with white interior, blue license plate and whitewall tyres. Different shades exist, with early models done in dark red, a very dark red color produced in 1993 and a variation of red called rusty brown. Early boxes erroneously show 1955 instead of 1956. CLASSIC THUNDERBIRD CLUB INTERNATIONAL The 1956 Ford Thunderbird...