THE FRANKLIN MINT diecast cars listed below including the 1932 Elliot Ness Cadillac V-16, 1933 Deusenberg J Victoria, Al Capone's 1930 Armored Cadillac and all the other Franklin Mint vehicles are MUSEUM QUALITY, fully assembled, authentic scale replicas.  They are precision engineered to an unprecedented degree of accuracy, packed with working features, highly detailed inside and out, hand painted, hand polished and hand assembled from over 100 separate components.  You can proudly display them anywhere in your home or office.

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It was a time when horsepower ruled.  Chrysler made its mark with its HEMI engine and the undeniable leader, the Plymouth Barracuda.  Combining the powerhouse engine and the Barracuda design, Chrysler reached the pinnacle of Muscle Car production, with the meanest, most powerful Barracuda ever.  This beautiful lime green 1:24 scale precision engineered die-cast model is hand-painted, hand polished and hand assembled from more than 100 separate components.  Original price - $120.00.  This is the last one we have.

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2003 Dodge Viper SRT-10 (1:24 Scale)
The Franklin Mint Model No. B11D171 

The Dodge Viper SRT-10 is one of the most popular of the modern sports cars.  This fabulous precision engineered die-cast model is hand-painted, hand polished and hand assembled from more than 170 separate components.  Original price - $155.00.  This is the last one we have from a Limited Edition of only 2,500 worldwide.  Buy it now before it's too late!

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1932 Elliot Ness Cadillac V-16 - (1:24 Scale)
The Franklin Mint Model No. B11A182

Every detail is captured in true-to-life accuracy -- from the vintage Cadillac hood ornament to the exposed door hinges and running boards. Working features include doors and hood that open and close, steering and road wheels that turn, and a fully functional suspension system. This 1:24 scale re-creation of Ness' awesome 16-cylinder Cadillac is built to perfection from more than 150 separate parts.

The V-16 Cadillac® was a stylish luxury car with a reputation as one of the best driving machines of its day. What's more, it was powerful, responsive and reliable. The massive V-16 engine featured in-line overhead valves and hydraulic valve silencers. The Cadillac® V-16 was a custom-built classic that offered the very best in comfort and security. Hydraulic shocks at all four corners helped produce a smooth ride. Its mechanical brakes stopped the car on a dime, using a complex system of rods, shafts, arms and cables. This solid Cadillac® used vacuum power to assist the brakes, move the fuel and run the windshield wipers.

Eliot Ness was a courageous man of strong ideals. He chose nine rough-and-ready agents to take on Al Capone and his criminal empire. They not only chose the right tools and firearms, but they also paid close attention to the type of vehicles they drove. They used a ten-ton flat-bed truck with a reinforced steel bumper to break down doors and haul equipment. Ness also selected a Cadillac® V-16 PhaetonTM to make his raids.

This automobile was the ultimate triumph of Cadillac's® famous V-type principle: the power is multiplied and subdivided into a continuous flow, constantly at full-volume efficiency, flexibility and-- most important to Eliot Ness--provided instant responsiveness.

Ness and his team studied the Capone syndicate, and targeted the illegal stills and breweries that were operating throughout Chicago. They planned their raids carefully. Ness used this elegant and dependable car to hound Capone and impede his bootleg operations. In his first six months on the job, Ness closed down nearly 20 distilleries worth more than $1 million. Capone reacted by trying to bribe Ness and his agents, but each time the money was thrown back in his face. Newspapers published these stories and began referring to Ness and his team as "The Untouchables."

Similarly, the Cadillac® V-16 was "untouchable" in many ways. In fact, there was so much excitement about its debut that a crowd of over 20,000 elbowed each other just to catch a glimpse of the new "Supercar" at the New York Auto Show in January of 1930. Eliot

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1933 Duesenberg J Victoria,  Limited Edition, (1:24 Scale)
The Franklin Mint Model No. B11F674

A bold statement of luxury and grand touring, this custom-bodied Duesenberg was the hit of the Paris Salon when it first appeared in 1932. Often the car of choice among the Hollywood elite, Duesenbergs represented the finest in American cars. Trimmed with high-contrasting ivory interior against royal metallic luster red paint, this stunning Duesenberg is the pinnacle of automotive art and fashion.

As with all great cars, there are always great stories. For Duesenberg, there are not only great stories but personalities associated with one of the finest automobiles of the 20th century. These stories remind us of the magnificence of the designers, builders and patrons of these fine cars.

In 1932, all of France was stunned as the special-bodied Fernandez and Darrin Duesenberg appeared at the Paris Salon. Fernandez had been a well-known coach builder with European designs to his credit, and Howard "Dutch" Darrin had made significant inroads in both U.S. and European markets with his firm, Hibbard and Darrin. In 1931, Darrin dissolved his partnership with Hibbard and began working with Fernandez. One of their first major European contributions to the world of coach built automobiles was built on a stunning, long-wheelbase 1932 Duesenberg Model J chassis.

Resplendent in metallic red with contrasting ivory interior trim and featuring an elegant three-position landau roof, this Duesenberg would later be made in two (perhaps three) other configurations from 1932 through 1933. At some point in the history of these rare cars, a two-toned blue and black car became attributed to movie star Greta Garbo. Although she persisted in denying this, the legend of the Garbo Duesenberg continued as part of the mystique of this illusive actress. Some speculated that her denial of the car was due in part to not wanting to be recognized as she was driven in it. The Garbo mystery could very well be due in part to her friendship with French film star Suzy Vernon, who owned and was pictured many times with the blue and black Model J Duesenberg known as the "Garbo." Some speculate that this is how the legend began.

Today, both cars are regarded as some of the finest coach built cars ever built upon a Duesenberg chassis. The original Paris Salon car has been fully restored to original condition and is currently in a private collection. The Franklin Mint is proud to present the original Paris Salon 1933 Duesenberg Model J Victoria with coach work by Fernandez and Darrin just as it appeared in 1932 in its original paint and trim scheme. 

Car's Technical Specifications:

• Engine: Eight cylinders, in-line
  
• Horsepower: 265 hp @ 4,200 rpm
  
• Displacement: 420 cubic inches
  
• Suspension: Semi-elliptic springs, front and rear
  
• Induction System: Duplex carburetor with dual intake manifolds
  
• Wheelbase: 153.5 inches
  
• Transmission: 3-speed and reverse
  
• Brakes: Hydraulic drum
  
• Fuel Tank: 26.5 gallons
  
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1957 Chevrolet Bel Air "Fuelie"  (1:24 Scale)
The Franklin Mint Model No. B11F074

In 1957, most Bel Airs® were equipped with factory-installed carburetors. Most, but not all. The relative few fitted with Ramjet fuel injection went on to become bona fide classics, coveted by discerning collectors to this day. This incredible precision model sports all the features that made the Fuelie a true legend of the Fabulous Fifties--from the dual gun-sight hood ornaments and fully detailed Super Turbo-Fire 283 V-8 engine to those iconic tail fins. Hand-painted in Imperial Ivory and Dusk Pearl, it's every inch a classic, just like the real car.

The year was 1957 and America was in love with the car. Main Street, USA became a place for cruising. And no car on Main Street turned more heads, or raised more eyebrows, than the 1957 Chevy® Bel Air®. Almost from the day production ceased, it's been coveted not only as a Chevy® classic, but as one of the best examples of design and engineering in the Fabulous Fifties.

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1965 Corvette Sting Ray Fiberglass Coupe  (1:24 Scale)
The Franklin Mint Model No. B11E800

Just when Corvette® lovers thought things could not get any better, along came the '65 Sting Ray™. Out were the hood vents of earlier models. In were three functioning front-fender louvers for increased airflow. Gone were the rear drum brakes of previous years, replaced by the smoother, easier four-wheel disc variety.

But the most significant change of all... the introduction of the thoroughly awesome 396 Turbo Jet engine - first of the factory-built Big Blocks to power a Corvette® - equally at home on the track as on the street, to the degree that many who owned one drove their pride-and-joy a quarter mile at a time!

Here's your invitation to join the Big Block party by ordering the definitive precision re-creation of the one-and-only Corvette® ever to sport the powerful 396 Turbo Jet Big Block engine. Assembled entirely by hand, this spectacular model matches the original, detail for scorching detail. The bulge hood, flip-up headlights and fully appointed interior... every distinctive feature re-created to an unprecedented degree of accuracy by the engineers of Franklin Mint Precision Models. And, of course, there's the unparalleled re-creation of the Turbo Jet engine under the hood, accurate right down to the air cleaner assembly that can actually be removed to view the carburetor and engine block.

Just like the actual auto, this sensational model features a body of real fiberglass, hand-painted a torrid Rally Red. A must for your Corvette® collection!

In order to re-create the torrid '65 Vette, our engineers developed all-new tooling, thereby making it a completely new and individual model unlike any other ever produced. Here is our most technologically advanced Corvette® model to date, packed with details that place this model in a league all it's own.

Additional working features include functional suspension, operable steering, hinged fuel cap and detachable jack compartment door, a fully appointed interior, flip-up headlights, tread patterns that match original, a fully detailed carburetor, and an exhaust system that appears in perfect clarity as part of the detailed undercarriage.

The 1965 Corvette® was in many ways the alpha omega of Corvettes®. 1965 introduced the first GM® factory big block option for any Corvette®. The powerful 396 Turbo Jet engine delivered 425 hp and 415 foot-pounds of torque. This was a quantum leap from previous years, with 375 hp the highest option offered in 1964. With this new factory muscle under the hood, the '65 Corvette® was just as much at home on the track as the street. In fact, most who purchased this option drove their Corvettes®... a quarter mile at a time! The 1965 Corvette® was also the first year to offer the new bulge hood, designed for the big block option, and the first Corvette® to have side exhaust pipes and a power radio antenna. The 1965 model year was also the omega Corvette®. It was the last fuelie Corvette®. While customers could choose a carbureted model, fuel injection for Corvettes® would vanish until new throttle body injection was introduced in 1982. 1965 was also the last year for rear drum brakes; all Corvettes® would now be offered with four-wheel disc brakes as standard equipment.

The 1965 Corvette® is also the one and only... The only model year Corvette® to sport the 396 Turbo Jet, it would be replaced with a bigger big block in 1966, never again to be found under the hood of any other factory Corvette® built. This fact alone makes 1965 a benchmark year for Corvette® and makes it a true classic. With limited production numbers, only a very fortunate few can own the real deal. Franklin Mint Precision Models has captured the essence of this automotive icon and is proud to offer a 1:24 scale, real fiberglass tribute to the 1965 Corvette 396 Coupe.

Special thanks to the ProTeam Classic Corvette® Collection of Napoleon, Ohio - one of the premier Corvette® restoration and sales dealerships in the United States - for providing us with the opportunity to photograph and document their extraordinary collection.

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2008 Morgan 4/4 Sports Car, (1:18 Scale)
The Franklin Mint Model No. V001124 

The model is an accurate replica with many operating features including moving and workable parts. The interior is complete with detailed dashboard, doors, gauges, realistic carpeting, and seats that give. The engine is finely detailed with realistic hoses, wiring, and labels. The model is hand-painted and polished to a beautiful finish. The undercarriage, suspension, brakes, and exhaust are nicely replicated.  Ivory with brown and red interior.  By Kyosho.

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1954 Chevrolet Bel Air (1:24 Scale) 
The Franklin Mint Model No. B11F910 

With its long list of options and five unique body styles, the 1954 Chevrolet® Bel Air® delivers performance and dynamic Fifties-era design. Powered by the Blue Flame Six spirited performance, this striking Onyx Black and white two-toned precision model is hand assembled from over 100 parts and offered in a strictly Limited Edition of 2,500 pieces worldwide.

On the outside, the Bel Air® was handsome. Its two-tone finish was accented by full-length side spear moldings and a rear double-molding containing the name Bel Air®. Lavished with chrome on the rocker panel and body belt moldings and fitted with bright gravel guards and rear-wheel fender skirts, the Bel Air® was both practically handsome and stylishly sporty. It was no wonder that Bel Air® remained the top series for 1954.

Now, the ultimate family car is re-created in a 1:24 scale precision-engineered model from Franklin Mint Precision Models - the 1954 Chevrolet® Bel Air®. Authentic in every detail - from its Onyx Black finish with contrasting white roof to the Blue Flame engine under the hood - your 1954 Chevrolet® Bel Air® is certain to be admired by all who see it.

In 1954, America was flush with success. Business was booming, families were growing and life was good. And so into this rosy, optimistic time the 1954 Chevrolet® Bel Air® was born. Reflecting the euphoric spirit of the times, the 1954 Chevrolet® Bel Air® had robust good looks, speed and spunk - and its commodious interior was perfect for America's growing families.

The Bel Air® line had expanded from four body styles in 1953 to five in 1954, with a four-door station wagon added to the lineup. There was an array of extra features such as carpeting, full-wheel discs and an electric clock, but it was the Blue Flame engine under the hood that truly separated the Bel Air® from the rest of the pack. Shared by both the Bel Air® and the Corvette®, the Blue Flame was a powerplant that displaced 235.5 cubic inches and provided a power rating of 125 bhp at 4,000 rpms with Powerglide two-speed automatic transmission. It was the perfect power for cruising home from a business trip or merging into traffic with a car full of kids.  Limited Edition of 2,500 worldwide.

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1930 Al Capone's Armored Cadillac (1:24 Scale) 
The Franklin Mint Model No. B11XE83 

The most infamous criminal of all, Al Capone drove a luxurious and powerful 1930 Cadillac V-16 Imperial Sedan. During his heyday in the Twenties and Thirties - the target not only of the law but of rival gangs as well - Capone could be seen riding the streets of Chicago in what can only be described as a fortress on wheels. A Cadillac was made to his own specifications and loaded with such amenities as bullet-proof glass, custom-designed portholes to accommodate blazing machine guns, boiler-plate panels that made it all but impregnable, a drop pocket under the floor for peppering the road with tacks and a spray gun under the car that would leave an oil slick waiting for pursuing vehicles. Presented by Franklin Mint Precision Models in association with Cadillac Motor Car Division, this die-cast model is hand-assembled from more than 200 separate parts and packed with authentic working features. It has been re-created in astonishing detail as Scarface's bulletproof Fortress on Wheels.

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2008 BMW M3 (E93M) Convertible with Retractable Hard Top, (1:18 Scale)
The Franklin Mint Model No. V001111 

This nicely detailed and beautifully finished 1:18 scale die-cast model comes with a retractable hard top roof that opens and closes.  Opening doors, hood and trunk.  Detailed engine and undercarriage.   Black with tan interior.  By Kyosho.

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1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I (1:24 Scale) 
The Franklin Mint Model No. B11G313 

The figurine atop the distinguished front grille is aptly named Spirit of Ecstasy. It symbolizes the very soul of the 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I. Everything about this fine automobile defines luxury and elegance--from the burled walnut woodwork to the hand sewn sheepskin rugs. Its reputation for excellence was not limited to the coach; it also included durability and performance of the highest order. Experience the elegance for yourself with our superb replica of this classic automobile. Limited Edition of 2,500 worldwide.

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1939 Duesenberg Coupe Simone Midnight Ghost (1:24 Scale) 
The Franklin Mint Model No. B11E796 

Issued on the 10th anniversary of the car that never was, this incredible die-cast model is the creation of acclaimed designer Raffi Minasian. Inspired by the modernist lines of the Art Deco movement, it captures all the romance of a bygone era. The graceful sweep of the fenders, the luxuriously appointed interior complete with a crystal-clear steering wheel - every detail of the designer's vision brought unforgettably to life. Hand-painted an elegant Midnight Ghost, this special anniversary Limited Edition bears the designer's signature on a plaque mounted to the undercarriage.

The Coupe Simone - A Brief History
The story of the Duesenberg Coupe Simone and Emmett-Armand Coachworks was first revealed in 1996 at The Franklin Mint Museum exhibit, Crossroads. Chronicled by Designers Roger Hardnock and Raffi Minasian, this unique presentation revealed the recently discovered remnants of the coachworks, a diary of the events leading up to the delivery of the Simone in Paris, and drawings of this unusual car under development.

In 1998, Franklin Mint Precision Models released the first and only 1:24 scale die-cast replica of the Coupe Simone. Collectors throughout the precision model community have welcomed this innovative and dynamic model as an integral part of their collections, sharing the story and unique history of this imaginative vehicle.

In celebration of the ten-year anniversary of the release of the Duesenberg Coupe Simone, Franklin Mint Precision Models is proud to present the Duesenberg Coupe Simone Midnight Ghost 10th Anniversary Signature Edition.

History of the Commemorative Paint Scheme - The Midnight Ghost
Emmett-Armand Coachworks had been working on the Coupe Simone for more than a year when plans began to develop for new projects. In 1938, with the growing interest in special-bodied cars, Emmett became immersed in the business and promotion of the coachworks throughout the Eastern States. At home, Armand focused on the details of the coach works while Emmett traveled as far West as Chicago, engaging new clients through many of his extended family contacts.

As the car was prepared for the initial showing to Gui LaRouche, Armand was notified that the chassis was being shipped, and within two weeks they could expect delivery. Upon arrival, Emmett and Armand were shocked to find the chassis equipped with a fully prepped, supercharged engine. Seeing this opportunity, Armand convinced Emmett to present the car to LaRouche in sporting trim. The two worked several nights preparing the car in a daring black paint scheme, with blackwall tires and highly polished supercharger.

LaRouche, a wealthy cosmetics king and patron for the project, arrived at the coachworks late in the evening. Had the train been on time, LaRouche might have arrived earlier and appreciated the subtlety of the metallic black and silver trim as it glowed in the early sunset light. Instead, he was not pleased with the rather evil appearance, calling upon Emmett and Armand to please research a color combination more becoming to that of his refined tastes. Emmett, attempting to divert LaRouche's discontent, invited him to take the car for a drive. An excerpt from Armand's diary recalls the results:

Although the two had only left a few minutes before, their early return was punctuated by the fact that Emmett was driving. LaRouche exited the car visibly shaken as Emmett came around to steady him, stumbling with his walking cane. We offered LaRouche (more accustomed to chauffeurs) some calming tea as he confessed that he had only driven a few times in cars featuring no more than 20 or 30 horsepower. His ghostly white face and trembling hands convinced us that the supercharged version of this car would be nothing more than a waste and certainly a hazard to our client. Emmett and I removed the supercharger and offered it for return to the Duesenberg Company. Curiously, they encouraged us to retain the unit should we have a use for it in future projects. Emmett and Armand would continue the development of the Simone, eventually confirming the final violet and apple paint scheme now well known to collectors throughout the model community. The original concept of the LaRouche Sport, however, would forever be referred to throughout Armand's diary as the Midnight Ghost.

About Raffi Minasian
Raffi Minasian has worked with the Franklin Mint Precision Models Design Team to personally prepare the detailed specifications and historic references for this Limited Edition. Raffi served as Design Director for Franklin Mint Precision Models from 1995-1999, developing over 300 different models during his tenure and continues to develop models and automotive concepts for a wide range of clients. The Franklin Mint is proud to offer this commemorative Signature Edition of the Duesenberg Coupe Simone as it first appeared in the original Midnight Ghost color scheme, carrying the supercharged engine and special trim.

The Midnight Ghost continues the ongoing legacy of Emmett-Armand Coachworks - celebrating the imagination and spirit of designers and innovators throughout the history of the automobile.

Limited Edition of 1,500 worldwide.

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