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JSS e-Newsletter Feb. - 2021
Welcome to the February JSS e-Newsletter of all things die cast and sometimes resin. I have been receiving so many emails and phone calls for the return of our Newsletter and those emails and calls convinced me to write them again. I had stopped writing them simply because we didn't have the releases of 'New models as we did in the past but I see there is still a passion amongst our collecting friends to warrant some rambling on them so we'll give it a spin.
Also, if you have a story on a collectible you would like to share simply submit it to me, we'll check it out and possibly include it in our next Newsletter so our hundreds of subscribers can enjoy it too.
OK, let's get this party started, talking die cast and enjoying our collections.
Latest releases:
- 1937 Delahaye 135MS Figoni & Falaschi 1:24th scale, Bleu Clair Metallise, LE 37 24D031 Retail: $349.95
- 1937 Delahaye 135ms by Figoni et Falaschi 1:24th scale, Aubergine, LE 199 24D030 Retail: $249.95
- 1937 Delahaye 135MS Figoni et Falaschi (Tribute Edition), LE 43 24D032 Retail: $359.95
- No Models Announced.
- No Models Announced.
JSS DOES NOT SELL MODELS, we will gladly help you find what you are looking for but we don't sell any of those listed here or on our site. You can click on the manufactures logo on the left and we will re-direct you to their web site where you can purchase the models if they are available.listed here.
Also we suggest the PhillyMint.com for all those models long since discontinued; our good friend Vinny will try his best to hook you up with the model of your dreams.
Automodello 1937 Delahaye Figoni & Falaschi
Webster defines perfection as:
1 : the quality or state of being perfect: such as
a : freedom from fault or defect : FLAWLESSNESS
2 a : an exemplification of supreme excellence
b : an unsurpassable degree of accuracy or excellence
It has often been said that a great automobile is one that can stand entirely on its own merits. Whether moving or standing still, it is not only beautiful, but it also has an almost magical aura that stops those who see it in their tracks. In the words of Thomas Wolfe, it is “freedom, sex, power, motion, color—everything.” And this stands true viewing the Automodello replica of the sexy 1937 Delahaye 135ms by Figoni et Falaschi.
Figoni et Falaschi was a French coachbuilder firm which was responsible for some of the most elegant and graceful automobile body shapes seen from the 1930s through the 1950s. The actual designs of some of the most beautiful automobiles ever created were those of Giuseppe Figoni entirely.
Giuseppe Figoni had a passion for metal work and at the early age of 14 worked as an apprentice wagon builder. Soon thereafter he felt it was his duty to go off to war, which he did, returning to Paris after the War his love for metal working was enduring; it was magical to him. Figoni opened his soon to be very successful body repair shop and was modifying the coachwork of touring cars; the quality of his work didn't go unnoticed either. By 1925 Figoni was building complete bodies on a variety of chassis, including a.o. Delahaye, Bugatti, Renault, Delage, Panhard and Alfa Romeo.
It wasn't until 1935 when Figoni acquired a business partner by the name of Ovidio Falaschi. Ovidio ran the business end of the partnership while Giuseppe focused on design.
It was Figoni's keen eye for color and styles that assured him a place in the archives of Automobile History in which he will forever be remembered as one of the greatest designers/builders of all time. And to continue to honor his great works Automodello recreated one of his masterpieces in 1:24th scale. As I stated earlier these models captured the beauty of this great builder to the T; these models not only are beautiful they are so sexy and that is not an easy feat to accomplish in anything let alone an automobile replica in 1:24th scale but Automodello did.
Without a doubt the three models which crossed my desk are three of the most beautiful, flawless models I ever had the pleasure of reviewing. To hold these models in my hands and marvel at the quality of the build, the glass like paint, the flawless chrome accenting the model, the quality of the wire wheels has exceeded all my expectations. The lines are so crisp you will attempt to open all the doors but don't; the top is removable according to the instructions included with the model but I did not attempt to do that. I was happy just to absorb the beauty of the models before me. I will repeat again what I stated earlier; these three models are the best to ever cross my desk; they are "Perfection!"
Automodello produced this model in three edition variations which they label as follows.:
1937 Delahaye 135MS Figoni et Falaschi
Color: Aubergine
Scale:
1:24
Edition: Standard
Part #:
24D030
Price: $249.95 * limited to a build of 199
1937 Delahaye 135MS Figoni et Falaschi
Color: Bleu Clair Métallisé
Scale:
1:24
Edition: Tribute
Part #: 24D031
Price: $349.95 * limited to a build of 37
1937 Delahaye 135MS Figoni et Falaschi
Color: Lark Métallisé
Scale:
1:24
Edition: Tribute Edition to Automodello's First Decade
Part #: 24D032
Price: $359.95 * limited to a build of 43
To view more beautiful images of these models go to our diecast review page and examine them more closely there. You may purchase any of these directly from the Automodello website too.
Our Ranking:
Yes they are a cork popper, we rank them as one of the best we ever reviewed.
I am grateful to all the mints which allow us to showcase their beautiful replica's; it is something I have been doing here for around thirty years now. As a car lover or should I say anything gas powered I always found them fascinating and tried to understand them the best I could. I enjoyed tearing cars down and building them back up all my life. I hope by the grace of God I am able to keep my passion going for many more years to come.
Our diecast forum always has some interesting discussion, beautiful photos of some of the nicest models ever created by the many mints that our still supplying our collectors with some beautiful replicas. For me a replica takes me back to a time in my youth when I was young and foolish. Hard to believe isn't it? Sometimes as I am day dreaming I often wonder how I made it this far in life and am still upright. I have thousands of stories I can share with you about a story in my life which I associate with a model today; it is the trigger to my past when I view that replica.
As a kid I helped my father on his milk route (J.H. Brokhoff), yes pop was a milkman and I was his patcher as we were called back then. My first time on the truck with POP was when I was around six years old. Up at 4AM and on the route by 5:30AM. First stop was the ice plant where I crawled in the back of the 50 Divco with an ice pick chopped the ice onto the cases of milk which kept the milk cold; no refrigeration yet in the trucks. Think about that for a second, six years old, ice pick, and I survived.
Now to freak you out even more, as we traveled the route I rode on an upside down milk crake sitting on a shelf in the front of the truck with an open door to boot and no seat belt. God, how did I make it all these years? But for a six year old kid it was all the fun I needed. Pop taught me how to drive by the time I was 6 1/2 years old, standing up in that old Divco and loving every minute of it.
I still frequent the mom and pop restaurant where we supplied the large metal container of milk to that same cooler today.
I now sit in the stool where my father once sat and share my stories with my grandson's on how I helped my pop lift the container of milk into that cooler. The owner is a friend of mine, a guy I went to high school with, he is the son of the original owner (established around 1932), Rose and I visit Jimmy once a week just to stay in touch with an old friend and enjoy some friendly banter. As a foot note this is the last surviving hangout of my youth; all the rest are long since gone. And if you are ever in the Hazleton PA area stop in this joint for the best damn hotdog you wii ever eat, and tell Jimmy the computer guy sent you in. Schedule this trip during his summer car show for a real treat.
Jimmy and I both smile as we reminisce about a time not so long ago and remember the good times we had back when we were young and dumb. Today we cherish those memories and scratch our heads wondering where did those good times go? But then I glance at my grandson's and think that good times are always here; we just have to remember them.
Until Next time, be safe! Remember why we collect these little gems, to remember stories like the one above. Happy Collecting!