1954 Chevrolet Bel Air by Brooklin Models

  Brooklin Models  BRK 068 - 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air

Brooklin Models No.BRK68 Chevrolet Belair - Official color pueblo tan/shoreline beige, off white roof, cream side flashes, green licence plate, whitewall tyres. Hand-built in England, this model features finely cast body lines, authentic chrome detailing, and period-correct proportions. Though often overlooked in the collector’s market, this piece was once rated among the top ten most beautiful Brooklin models—a testament to its elegant styling and balanced design. With its understated presence and historically accurate form, it remains a standout in the Brooklin lineup and a personal favorite for both quality and collectibility.

1954 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-Door Coupe by Brooklin Models

Manufacturer:	Brooklin Model
Scale:	1/43
Production Year:	1997 - 2001
Part Number:	BRK 68
Color:	Tan/Cream
Material:	Die Cast
Rating:	10/10

1956 Chevrolet Nomad by Franklin Mint

 Franklin Mint - 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad 

The 1:43 Franklin Mint 1956 Chevrolet Nomad is a beautifully detailed scale model of one of Chevrolet’s most iconic station wagons. This miniature replica captures the elegance and charm of the original car with remarkable craftsmanship and precision.

The model features a striking turquoise and white two-tone paint job, which perfectly reflects the vibrant styling of the 1950s. The glossy finish enhances the car’s classic appeal, making it a standout in any collection.

One of the most impressive aspects of this Franklin Mint model is its abundance of chrome details. The front grille, bumpers, side trim, and hubcaps are all finished in gleaming chrome, replicating the high-end styling of the original Nomad. Even the fine detailing on the door handles, window trim, and badging showcases the precision craftsmanship of Franklin Mint’s model-making.

Opening Rear Cargo Area

A highlight of this 1:43 scale model is the functional rear cargo area, featuring the iconic split tailgate design. The top glass section lifts upward, while the lower tailgate folds down, just like on the full-sized 1956 Nomad. This realistic touch adds an interactive element to the model, making it even more appealing to collectors.

1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad by Franklin Mint 

Manufacturer:	Franklin Mint
Scale:	1/43
Production Year:
Part Number:	UK 15
Color:	Turquise/White
Material:	Die Cast
Rating:	10/10

1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Fire Chief by Franklin Mint

 Franklin Mint XT95 - 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Fire Chief in Matador Red

The 57 Bel Air is one of those classics that everyone seems to love.

This i a second generation Bel Air - full-size automobile that was produced by the Chevrolet division of General Motors in model years 1955-57.

The 1957 Bel Air is among the most recognizable American cars of all time; iconic body style, well-maintained examples, especially Sport Coupes and Convertibles are highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts. They are roomy, with tastefully restrained, period use tail fins and chrome. This version of the Sport Coupe became the basis of the fire chief's vehicle.

Opening hood with detailed engine.  The front grille  with badge is a masterpiece. Quality chrome trim along the body and around the windows, no silver imitation. There’s well-done interior detailing, with beautiful red steering wheel with chrome middle part. The chassis is standard in high-level. And icing on the cake is Chief’s hat on the front seat.

1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Fire Chief by Franklin Mint  

Manufacturer:	Franklin Mint
Scale:	1/43
Production Year:
Part Number	XT95
Color:	Matador Red
Material:	DieCast
Rating:	9/10

1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Hot Rod by Franklin Mint

Like so many other trends, hot-rodding began in California where drivers would take their souped-up car out to the salt flats to race. On a Saturday, one could see a variety of hot-rods parked at a drive-in dinner...revving its engine at a red light on Main Street... cruisin around the neirghborhood... or headed to the straightways out of town for some good old racing.
The 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air was perfect for souping-up. It aleady was available with a dynamic Super Turbo-Fire  Corvette 265, V8, fuel injection engine, they feel when the engine was dropped in it purred with the silky flow of power. It had clean lines, impressive fins and an aggressive front grille, and combined with a hot-rodder's customized accessories and pain finish, the Bel Air was undoubtedly the best thing on the streets each Saturday night.
"The Hot One hotter" was the slogan touted Chevrolet in the fifties, and today the same slogan still rings true for this Franklin Mint 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. The model has an authentic dramatic fiery painted surface, which is a high-end. Opening hood with detailed engine.  The front grille  with badge is a masterpiece. Quality chrome trim along the body and around the windows, no silver imitation. There’s well-done interior detailing, with beautiful red steering wheel with chrome middle part. The chassis is standard in high-level.  Model belongs to the rarer Franklin Mint.

 

 

Manufacturer:	Franklin Mint
Scale:	1/43
Year of Production:	1998
Part Number:	XR16
Material:	DieCast
Rating:	9/10

1957 Chevrolet Bel Air by Franklin Mint

The 57 Bel Air is one of those classics that everyone seems to love.
This i a second generation Bel Air - full-size automobile that was produced by the Chevrolet division of General Motors in model years 1955-57.
The 1957 Bel Air is among the most recognizable American cars of all time; iconic body style, well-maintained examples, especially Sport Coupes and Convertibles are highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts. They are roomy, with tastefully restrained, period use tail fins and chrome. Graceful front and rear wheel openings completed the "speedline" restyling. Single housings incorporated the taillight, stoplight, and backup light, and the left one held the gas filler - an idea popularized on Cadillacs.

The Bel Air become one of America’s most popular production car, the car of the rock-and-roll generation, representing independent, style and flair.

These two obsolete Franklins stunning Bel Air 1957 with superb attention to detail, accurate wheels, detailed red/black or silver interior with correctly contoured seats, dashboard, door cards, realistic lights, all badges, grilles and vents, looks as awesome as the real thing!
Convertible is finished in Matador Red, Hardtop Coupe in Onyx Black with Pale White top.

1957 Chevy Bel Air Coupe and Convertible

1957 America Most Popular Car

Manufacturer:	Franklin Mint
Scale:	1/43
Year of Production:	1990 Convertible 1998 Coupe
Part Number:	UK09 Convertible WM05 Coupe
Material:	DieCast
Rating:	9/10

1953 Chevrolet Corvette by Franklin Mint

Franklin Mint - 1953 Chevrolet Corvette  

The first generation Corvette  (C1) was introduced late in the 1953 model year. Originally designed as a show car for the 1953 Motorama display at the New York Auto Show.  To help speed up delivery, and to save the cost of metal dies for the production of sheet metal bodies, Corvettes had bodies made of reinforced fiberglass, a first for production cars. All 1953 Corvette models had Polo White exteriors and red interiors , as well as this 1/43 model Franklin Mint. The sporty instrument panel and steering wheel were stark white and the upholstered interior side walls were fiery red.

Franklin Mint made ​​this high standard model in the year1990 in his prestigious series "Extension Set 50's". The model has beautiful details and lots of parts, sophisticated  six-cylinder engine nick-named the "Blue Flame" and very detailed chassis . Unfortunately, a lot of models already lost some fine parts, especially small parts of bumpers. This model is complete, but is made up of two models!

Nice details: protected headlights, the  rear license plate holder is in the trunk, covered with a plastic.

1953 Chevrolet Corvette by Franklin Mint

Manufacturer:	Franklin Mint
Scale:	1/43
Year of Production:	1990
Part Number:	UK07
Material:	DieCast
Rating:	9/10

1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible by Franklin Mint

The Chevrolet Bel Air was a full-size automobile that was produced by the Chevrolet division of General Motors for the 1950–1975 model years. This charming model from Franklin Mint is the second generation Bel Air produced in the years 1955-57.

The 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air was America's most popular car for 1955. Chevrolet shed its conservative, stuffy public perception by revealing the clean, youthful lines of the Bel Air. Sleek design elements from WWII aircraft and European sports cars replaced the puffy, rounded car bodies that typified the automobiles of the early 1950s. Additionally, the Bel Air offered its cutting-edge design and a V8 engine at an economical price. Chevrolet's sleek 'Motoramic' styling featured a wrap-around windshield, curved taillights styled into rounded rear fins and incorporated a Ferrari-inspired grille. Bel Airs came with features found on cars in the lower models ranges plus interior carpet, chrome headliner bands on hardtops, chrome spears on front fenders, stainless steel window moldings, and full wheel covers. Models were further distinguished by the Bel Air name script in gold lettering.

Franklin Mint 1/43 Model is in original two-tone paint scheme Skyline Blue / India Ivory. All of the trim and chrome fit exceedingly well on the straight body. I love this model. It is over 25 years old, I bought it on German ebay for only 25 euros, and due to the high quality is absolutely in perfect condition, will overtake the current model by Vitesse. Look for: