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Stock# 55BE...1955 Buick Estate Wagon fold-out brochure/ measures 6 by 9 inches/ folds out to 12 by 18 inches approximately/ displays Special and Century wagons/ shows some browning with age but is not worn/ unusual and probably not easy to find...$15.     Free US Shipping !   
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Stock# 662...1955 Buick Century convertible/ light blue with white interior with dark blue accents/ plastic with metal chassis and bumpers/ retail trade friction version made by AMT/ warp , common to this version, is moderate / 1:25th scale/ no opening features/ hairline crack repair on left vent post (I have to use magnifying glass to see this.)/ typical gap misfit of rear bumper/ pleasant car shows no evidence of child's play...$138.   Free US Shipping !   
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Stock# 55CL...1955 Chevrolet sales brochure/ measures 7 by 10.5 inches folded and 14.5 by 21 inches unfolded/ full color/ features 150, 210, Delray and Belair models but does not include Corvette/ usual specs and options/ early original issue with top-only two-tone Belair on the cover with back cover shown here/ shows modest wear and tear but great for wall poster and restoration reference...$9.95.   Free Shipping US!   
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Stock# CC55...This card measures 8 by 10 inches and was a promotional item for the Revell model company regarding their model of Charles Carpenter's "World's Fastest 55 Chevy." This card is made of postcard stock and style. The back side features advertising for Carpenter's sponsors. Excellent condition...$4.95.   Free US Shipping !   
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Stock# 899...1955 Chevrolet Corvette roadster/ Harvest Gold with black interior/ retro dealer  coaster made by AMT/ERTL/ includes original box/ new condition...$36.   Free US Shipping !   
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Stock# 2100...1954-55 Chevrolet Corvette hardtop/ red with white interior/ tinplate friction  car made by New Toy/ includes original box/ measures approximate 10 inches in length/ this toy was made in the 90's and is of nice finish and quality/ displays well...$22.     1954    Free US Shipping !   

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Stock# 2099...1954-55 Chevrolet Corvette roadster/ red with white interior/ tinplate  friction car made by New Toy/ includes original box/ measures approximate 10 inches in length/ the finish on the hood is slightly blemished/ this toy was made in the 90's and is of nice quality/ displays well...$18.   1954    Free US Shipping !   

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Stock# 8320...1955 Chevrolet Belair Nomad wagon/ AMT/ERTL 8320/ 1:25th scale/ factory sealed/ unassembled plastic kit/ 1997 issue/ AMT 50th anniversary issue sticker...$26.95.  Free Shipping US!  
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Stock# 55CT...1955 Chevrolet (early version) truck advertisement/ measures 11 by 8.25 inches/ slight wrinkle on lower corner and left edge not exactly even/ my scan does not show a bit of white margin at the top/ reasonably good quality for framing/ the last of the Advance Design trucks/ there are not lots of ads out there for this one as it was replaced early in 55 with the new series...$8.    Free US Shipping !   
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Stock# 6053...1955 Chevrolet 3100 Cameo Carrier pickup/ AMT/ERTL 6053/ 1:25th scale/ factory sealed/ unassembled plastic kit/ original 1991 issue...$25.95.  Free Shipping US!  
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Stock# 6004...1955 Chevrolet 3100 Stepside Street Machine (late version)/ AMT/ERTL/ 1:25th scale/ factory sealed/ unassembled plastic kit/ cannot be built completely stock/ original issue...$25.95.  Free Shipping US!  
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Stock# 391...1955 Desoto Fireflite 4-door sedan/ Lexington Green over Cove Green/ plastic/ retail trade and/or dealer  friction  version made by Ideal Models/ warp , common to this version, is moderate/ 1:25th scale/ no opening features/ chassis tabs glued/ right side is pulled upward from chassis/ minute roof rub/ slick body/ great orphan in great 50's color combo...$155.    Free US Shipping !   
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Stock# 55DRL...1955 Custom Royal Lancer/ standard sized post card/ laminate is present but wants to peel off in a single sheet/ card has been mailed to prospective buyer from Stetler Auto Company in Lancaster, PA/ beautiful car and beautiful artwork...$4.   Free US Shipping !   
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Stock# 66...1955 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer 2-door hardtop/ Black/Cameo Red/White/ plastic with metal chassis and bumpers/ dealer  coaster made by AMT/ warp , common to this version, is moderate/ 1:25th scale/ no opening features/ left fin tip has small chip/ resin replacement mirrors/ two small discolored spots on left side/ acquired from original dealer family...$148.    Free US Shipping !   
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Stock# 253...1955 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer 2-door hardtop/ Sapphire White over Emerald Green over Chiffon Green/ plastic with metal chassis and bumpers/  retail trade (possibly also dealer) wind-up  version made by AMT/ warp, common to this version, is moderate/ 1:25th scale/ no opening features/ two slight marks on roof/ mirrors missing/ minor chrome chips on bumpers/ slight discoloration on frontal area/ highly unusual car both for the color combination and the wind up feature/ the hubs are not plated indicating probable retail trade sale of a promo overrun/ fin tips are excellent and this car is a joy to behold...$188.     Free US Shipping !   
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Stock# 55FM...1955 (also 56) Ford dealer matchbook/ measures standard 2 by 1.5 inches/ features the 1955 and 56 Ford Fairlane logo on one side and Morton Motor Sales of Rockford, Michigan on the reverse/ original item with striker bar on opening side/ unused and very nice...$4.95.   Free Shipping US!   
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Stock# 55FV...1955 Ford folding sales brochure/ measures 7.5 by 10.5 inches folded and 21 by 30 inches fully unfolded/ full-color/ features Mainline, Customline, Fairlane, Crown Victoria and wagons with lots of great graphics and artwork and usual specs, options, etc./ does not include Thunderbird/ very nice condition...$15.95.   Free Shipping US!   
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Stock# 55FZ..1955 Ford folding sales brochure/ measures 7.5 by 10.5 inches folded and 21 by 30 inches fully unfolded/ full-color/ features Mainline, Customline, Fairlane, Crown Victoria and wagons with lots of great graphics and artwork and usual specs, options, etc./ does not include Thunderbird/ shows slight yellowing on cover and slight water staining/ otherwise very nice condition...$11.95.   Free Shipping US!   
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Stock# 55FF..1955 Ford Fairlane Sunliner convertible advertisement/ measures 12.5 by 10 inches/ neat period artwork/ you are seeing upper portion of the ad--ad is too big for my scanner/ suitable for framing...$9.95.   Free US Shipping !   
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Stock# 3406...1955 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria Skyliner with glass top/ Raven Black over Snowshoe White with matching two-tone interior/ diecast metal car made by Danbury Mint/  includes original packaging/ 1:24th scale/ opening features and steerable wheels/ Overdrive label on rear trunk lid/ spare tire in trunk but no bumper jack/ this one is no longer in production/ sharp model of a car that still captures the imagination of automotive enthusiasts...$98.     Free US Shipping !   

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Stock# 329...1955 Ford Fairlane Country Sedan 4-door 9-passenger station wagon/ Torch Red with Snowshoe White/ plastic with metal chassis/ retail trade friction version made by PMC/ warp , common to this version, is modest/ 1:25th scale/ no opening features/  the red color has been repainted (at slightly better level than factory paint)/ grill and bumpers have been repainted in original style/ one tire is a replacement/ slight  marks on hood/ friction flywheel has been removed/ chassis has mild surface rust/ refurbished model that looks nice on the shelf...Reduced...$125.   Free US Shipping !   
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Stock# 7012...1955 Ford (more or less) with a doggie in the window. This high quality tin car measures eight inches in length. The doggie sticks his head in and out of the window and yips (squeaks) as the rear wheels turn the friction motor. This car was purchased new by an adult for his collection back in the fifties. It is in nearly new condition. It has a couple of chips on the driver's side, a couple of which are touched up with identical paint signifying, to me at least, that it was touched up at the manufacturing facility. A great toy car with loads of charm...$125. (mp)  Free US Shipping !   

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Stock# 2971-E...1955 Ford F-100 pickup/ Monogram 2971/ 1:24th scale/ factory sealed/ unassembled kit/ American favorite...$22.50.     Free US Shipping !   
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Stock# 55TB...1955 Ford Thunderbird folding sales brochure/ measures 6 by 12 inches folded and 6 by 35 inches fully unfolded/ shows top up, top down and hardtop views/ shows various artistic renderings/ mechanical specifications are on the back/ very nice, little used condition/ left edge has slight yellowing/ this item was too big for my scanner so you can't quite see the right edge which is in like new condition/ really pleasing original item for a very special car...$28.    Free US Shipping !   
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Stock# 2B...1955 Hudson Hornet 4-door sedan resin kit cast by Sam Miller, now deceased and a huge loss to the hobby. Scale is probably around 1:28th/ the design for this car was the original Hudson promo.  This Hudson reflects the merger with Nash. You will need to supply chassis and wheels and tires.  Sam's cars are rough around the edges but with skilled patience, these cars make stunningly beautiful replicas. This model may be one of the last remaining unbuilt kits of its kind...$195.       Free US Shipping !   
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Stock# 7005...1955 (other years represented also) Mercedes Benz Gullwing coupe/ blue/ tinplate/ friction toy measures five inches and made by unknown Japanese manufacturer/ beautiful lithograph wheel covers, separate lights and blacked out grill and separate windshield frame and bumpers/ no child's play/ good quality small toy...$48.  (mp)   Free US Shipping !   

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Stock# 55MM...1955 Mercury Montclair stapled sales catalog/ measures 8.5 by 11.5 inches/ full-color/ contains 8 pages filled with photographic artwork in combination with graphic artwork/ heavy on visuals with some specifications, options, etc./ features Merc-o-Matic, Super-Torque V-8, Sun Valley/ shows modest wear, modestly soiled covers with nice interior contents...$18.95    Free Shipping US!      
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Stock# 55MA...1955 Mercury folding sales brochure/ measures 8.25 by 12 inches folded and 25 by 24 inches fully opened/ full-color/ key feature terms: Montclair, Monterey, Custom, Sun Valley and Merc-O-Matic/ shows modest usage/ nice condition...$14.95.   Free Shipping US!   
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Stock# 55PB...1955 Plymouth Belvedere 2-door hardtop/ standard sized post card/ nice unused condition...$6.95.    Free US Shipping !   
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Stock# 55PBC...1955 Plymouth Belvedere 2-door hardtop/ standard sized post card/ the reverse side has been prepared for mailing but likely was never mailed as there is no postmark on it/ nice condition...$6.95.      Free US Shipping !   
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Stock# 70...1955 Pontiac Star Chief  Custom Catalina 2-door hardtop/ White Mist over Turquoise Blue/ plastic/ dealer  coaster made by Ideal Models/ includes original box with all flaps present except one small bottom locking flap/ warp , common to this version, is moderate/ 1:25th scale/ no opening features/ some crazing of windows/ color sticker on front bumper firmly in place (fairly rare to find this sticker still in place) / never displayed/ uncirculated car/ one of the best that can be found...$188.     Free US Shipping !   
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Stock# 599...1955 Studebaker Regal Commander Starlight coupe 2-door hardtop/ white over light green/ plastic with metal chassis and bumpers/ retail trade version made by AMT/ warp , common to this version, is modest/ 1:25th scale/ no opening features/ minute roof rub/ slightly and typical crinkled windows/ this is one of the nicer ones of these that you will ever find...$158.  Free US Shipping !   
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