The Pace Car for the Indianapolis 500 on May 30, 1950......the 1950 Mercury convertible. The model is made by Brooklin, and is an early casting.

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i34/STUTZ64/DSC01884.jpg

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i34/STUTZ64/DSC01886.jpg

Here's a pic of the 1950 Mercurcy Pace Car from the internet.

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i34/STUTZ64/1950.jpg

Another nice one!!!
When you say early, from what year? How long has Brooklin been around for?

Another nice one!!!
When you say early, from what year? How long has Brooklin been around for?

Thanks lummox.

Brooklin Models were first made in 1974 in Canada before moving to England. The 1950 Mercury convertible is Model 15a. Model 15 was the 1949 2 door Mercury coupe. Slight modifications were made to the front (grill area) of the 1950 Mercury convertible, and a hood ornament was added. I think the Model 15a was introduced in the late '80's or 1990. The Model 15 1949 Mercury 2 door coupe was introduced much earlier.

Here's a pic of a 25th anniversary box (1974-1999). I have a thread from last year showing the 25th anniversary car and trailer. It's not that hard to find being in the 1/43 scale forum. Let me know if you have trouble finding the 25th anniversary thread.

http://photos.hobbytalk.com/data/500/medium/PICT2113.JPG

Here's the thread for the 25th anniversary Brooklin Model.

http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/showthread.php?t=157612


Have a Great Weekend, and keep posting pics of your wheel and tire swaps!......STUTZ

Great looking car Stutz...!!....I like the early Mercs...especially from '49 to '51 ....Also....checked the link to the 25th Anniversary set as well...fabtastic set...!! :thumbsup: ...I don't know anything about Pierce Arrows...but they must have been a great car in their day..

Great looking car Stutz...!!....I like the early Mercs...especially from '49 to '51 ....Also....checked the link to the 25th Anniversary set as well...fabtastic set...!! :thumbsup: ...I don't know anything about Pierce Arrows...but they must have been a great car in their day..

Thanks Bugsy. I'll do a group shot of three '49 Mercs for you. It's an older Brooklin casting, but I always liked it. The first color was cream, and green was the next color. I was lucky to get a limited toy show special of 100 made in blue. I bought an extra cream color '49 Merc that the paint is cracked in many places at a hobby store. I hope to strip it and paint if black. I also plan to detail the car with bare metal foil. Look for a new thread " '49 Mercs" I hope to post today.

Take Care!............STUTZ