I dunno . todays hotwheels and matchbox cars have a bewildering range and some fantastic cars got the hotwheels gulf 68 chevy nova couple of days ago and a lovely little model i'd have loved back in the 70s, granted it is a plastic base but equally as sturdy as the bases of the 70s
I love this! I had a ‘59 Ford Fairlane in high school. It was two tone green, and the color you chose for the lower part of your wagon is pretty close. You really handle these cars with care. Thanks so much for posting.
Another good restoration.like the two tone paint job, looks great. And like other viewers I like the idea of leaving g the Base pretty much as you find it. Thanks again.
Cool! A 1959 Ford, probably a Ranch Wagon or Country Sedan (saloon). With wood paneled sides, it would be a Country Squire. Two-tone paint was a big deal in the fifties - good call! And yes, a light interior was also a good call. Brilliant job.
hi rob, thanks for your color choice. i have a 61 f-100 painted same two colors. ive been excited to see what those colors on a toy. thanks for sharing.
Very nice job on that wagon, Rob! For paint curing, I use a food dehydrator. In fact, I use two. I modified both to make them taller, for 1/24 scale bodies on stands. The temperature can be adjusted ( I keep mine around 100 degrees), and the paint cures within hours. For enamels, I leave them in overnight to be certain they are cured. They do an excellent job!
Yes its going to look great in an HO scale home driveway on mine too! Just about finished with it and looks exactly like Rob's now but with added rear paint details!
have one just like it. Windscreen doesn't have scratches in it . Too bad yours doesn't have a tow hook! Begs to have a trailer behind it just like back in the day. Excellent paint job!!!😁
Looks great bud! I like this casting. Wagons in general. I love old lesney's ! Personally I prefer the button head screws to Phillips. They look more like the mushroomed post to the glancing eye. Give em a try!
Shame these old models didn’t come with interiors, but other than that, nice character lines. Like the green paint and highlighted silver front end. So much better than what you started out with.
Another great restoration, I have one of these at home in a condition only slightly better than the one you amazingly transformed. If you ever get a chance to do another one, you may want to pull the metal/chrome paint around the corners on the front bumper and do the same with the rear end. I wait eagerly for your next restoration/customization.
The trailer hook is missing. This was the second version of the American Ford Station Wagon by Matchbox in 1962 replacing the 1956 version. The first batch were yellow like the '56.
Just watched this for the second time, really love the way the paint almost glows when the finished car is on the turntable. Have you thought of a link to PayPal to allow us to show appreciation without going on patron?
Nice job. Would like to have seen the tail lights painted red and the parking lights painted Orange and the headlights painted Chrome or white. But for the sake of authenticity... good job.
If you have the Current MBX 59 Chevy Kingswood Station Wagon, (Red or Blue) I would like to see you put the Two 59 Station Wagon Models put out Within the Last 60 Year Period Together, Side By Side!
I know you painted the grill correctly that is exactly other 59 look like the only thing you should have done was the back tail lights the red in a circle and it's okay other than that fantastic job mate kudos
Great job as always Rob! The casting is based on the 1959 Ford Fairlane station wagon. The original Ford two tone scheme on them is way more intricate than what Matchbox put on them. I've gone and found some links to sites with good pictures of the original model and the real car for you if you're interested. Matchbox original: www.swiftysgarage.org/may-23-2018-matchbox-1959-ford-ranch-wagon-t62548.html Real Ford Fairlane station wagon: www.oldcars.site/ford/1959-ford-country-sedan/
