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Collector: Model T, models, pics, vintage stuff...
« on: March 13, 2009, 01:36:12 AM »
Perusing the local paper on Sunday, March 1, I discovered an article about a guy who collects vintage things.  I'd certainly enjoy seeing some of his collection:
http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/couriernews/lifestyles/1452892,elgin-storyteller-el030109.article

Anyone in your home town have a similar interesting collection?



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Re: Collector: Model T, models, pics, vintage stuff...
« Reply #1 on: March 13, 2009, 03:54:54 AM »
At one time, my model railroad empire was quite large. I had a lot more rolling stock than I could fit on my layout.

Then an evil witch made it go away.  >:(
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Re: Collector: Model T, models, pics, vintage stuff...
« Reply #2 on: March 13, 2009, 03:01:23 PM »
At one time, my model railroad empire was quite large. I had a lot more rolling stock than I could fit on my layout.

Then an evil witch made it go away.  >:(

That sucks.
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Re: Collector: Model T, models, pics, vintage stuff...
« Reply #3 on: April 03, 2009, 11:56:07 PM »
At one time, my model railroad empire was quite large. I had a lot more rolling stock than I could fit on my layout.

Then an evil witch made it go away.  >:(

That sucks.

Indeed.

You might check this out ... talk about a model railroad empire:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PN_oDdGmKyA&feature=player_embedded



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Re: Collector: Model T, models, pics, vintage stuff...
« Reply #4 on: April 05, 2009, 11:36:18 PM »
I collect auto sales brochures, nearly all after 1975, but from at least 50 countries.  It is out of control!  I have at least 30,000 of them.  Now that I am retired I have started giving them away, even though I am still trading.  Currently swapping with a fellow in Beijing and a kid in Korea.

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Re: Collector: Model T, models, pics, vintage stuff...
« Reply #5 on: April 06, 2009, 04:44:24 AM »
If you are interested I have a bag full of them to give away, nothing special, but if you like I can give you the list.

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Re: Collector: Model T, models, pics, vintage stuff...
« Reply #6 on: April 06, 2009, 07:39:04 AM »
I like brochures from the 60s/70s a lot, but the prices people call for those are insane in my opinion :(
It's not denial, I'm just very selective about the reality I accept.

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Re: Collector: Model T, models, pics, vintage stuff...
« Reply #7 on: April 06, 2009, 02:46:18 PM »
Mine are from 90's and absolutely free.

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Re: Collector: Model T, models, pics, vintage stuff...
« Reply #8 on: May 01, 2009, 12:39:29 AM »
I collect auto sales brochures, nearly all after 1975, but from at least 50 countries. 

SWEET!

Do you have any pics of what you have, by chance?

I have Monte Carlo brochures, 1970-1988, the only years the car was produced....
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Re: Collector: Model T, models, pics, vintage stuff...
« Reply #9 on: May 31, 2009, 07:45:13 PM »
Sorry not to respond sooner, but have not been here for a while.  I get new car stuff at showrooms and auto shows and swap with people overseas.  I have rarely bought anything, but have spent thousands on postage over the years.  The brochures I like most are the ones for really bad cars, poorly designed or constructed.  Not so many of those anymore, but with my current partner in Beijing, I'm getting stuff on some relatively poor cars.  The world's car factories produced a lot of dangerous machines over their history, but with all the legislation now, most every car drives relatively safely.  Besides crappy cars, my collection consists mostly of cars that will never be seen in North America.  Expensive and powerful cars just have no appeal to me.  A Dacia pickup will get my attention.

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Re: Collector: Model T, models, pics, vintage stuff...
« Reply #10 on: June 04, 2009, 01:41:21 AM »
Wow hugo ... that sounds AWESOME.

And, no worries ... I only get to each of my boards maybe once a month...lol.

Too bad you don't have any pics of them anywhere, sure seems like a collection worth seeing.



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Re: Collector: Model T, models, pics, vintage stuff...
« Reply #11 on: June 05, 2009, 10:10:38 AM »
Sorry not to respond sooner, but have not been here for a while.  I get new car stuff at showrooms and auto shows and swap with people overseas.  I have rarely bought anything, but have spent thousands on postage over the years.  The brochures I like most are the ones for really bad cars, poorly designed or constructed.  Not so many of those anymore, but with my current partner in Beijing, I'm getting stuff on some relatively poor cars.  The world's car factories produced a lot of dangerous machines over their history, but with all the legislation now, most every car drives relatively safely.  Besides crappy cars, my collection consists mostly of cars that will never be seen in North America.  Expensive and powerful cars just have no appeal to me.  A Dacia pickup will get my attention.

Knightfan is right.  I'll send you a scanner if I have to; What would it take to get you to post stuff like that here?

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Re: Collector: Model T, models, pics, vintage stuff...
« Reply #12 on: June 06, 2009, 08:48:41 PM »
I do have a lot scanned and posted on flickr.com  It may require signing up for flickr to see them; it used to be that way.  There is no charge to sign up.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hugo90/collections/

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Re: Collector: Model T, models, pics, vintage stuff...
« Reply #13 on: June 06, 2009, 11:54:05 PM »
What would it take to get you to post stuff like that here?

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Re: Collector: Model T, models, pics, vintage stuff...
« Reply #14 on: June 07, 2009, 02:52:31 AM »
I do have a lot scanned and posted on flickr.com  It may require signing up for flickr to see them; it used to be that way.  There is no charge to sign up.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hugo90/collections/

Nope, no sign-up required. Neat stuff!
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Re: Collector: Model T, models, pics, vintage stuff...
« Reply #15 on: June 07, 2009, 04:40:11 AM »
Nope, no sign-up required. Neat stuff!

It is great stuff!

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Re: Collector: Model T, models, pics, vintage stuff...
« Reply #16 on: July 01, 2009, 01:54:36 AM »
I do have a lot scanned and posted on flickr.com 
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hugo90/collections/

Simply awesome.  Simply marvelous.  Quite a collection right there ... a LOT of automotive history.

Thanks for sharing these! :)



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