1950 Nash Ambassador Police LAPD by Premium X

This year's Christmas gift to my collection  is a nice 1950 Nash Ambassador  in black and white Los Angeles Police Department livery.

Nash Motors Company was an American automobile manufacturer from 1916 to 1954. Production continued from 1954 to 1957 after the creation of American Motors Corporation.

The aerodynamic 1949 Nash "Airflyte" was the first car of an advanced design introduced by the company after the war. Its aerodynamic body shape was developed in a wind tunnel. There has always been a touch of controversy about the Nash Airflyte. Critics have decried their near cartoon-like styling, while supporters have praised them for their comfort, room, and quiet.
Nash put it this way: "Now you've seen EVERYTHING in postwar styling! No more ugly fender openings! Now a complete sweep of racing curves from massive front to perfect tear-drop back . . . from road to roof . . . and inside and out! Every line sings with action! There's nothing like it on the road."
The 1950 Nash was offered in two series, the Statesman and the Ambassador. The less expensive Statesman had a shorter 112 inch wheelbase and a smaller 6 cylinder engine, while the Ambassador was on a 121 inch wheelbase and had a more powerful engine (still a 6).

 This model Premium X is very, very well done, including the interior detailing. The 2-tone paint is also authentic, as I found a picture of a 1:1 1950 Nash Ambassadors in the Los Angeles Police Department's service.
Very good quality paint job featuring high gloss paint, chrome trim looks like shiny chrome not a silver paint as on Minichamps models. Every piece of trim is done, to scale, with either plated or photo-etched pieces. A favorite exterior detail is the colorful, 3D hood emblem!  The interior trim is done to the same level, with a unique “Uniscope” instrument pod (with detailed gauges) perched on the steering column. There are  relief-cast, silver-painted interior handles, as well as small cranks for the vent window. Model is packed in a large display case, which is approximately 1/3 larger compare to a standard Ixo,  Minichamps display case. The models competes well with models from Minichamps and NEO while retails at significantly lower price. Models from the Premium X line not the champion, but it is undoubtedly the winner in the price to quality competition.

Comparison of large Nash Ambassador (Premium X) and compact Nash Rambler (Franklin Mint), both cars model, 1950. More than 20 years old Franklin Mint model is much more valuable and better than the current Premium X.

Manufacturer:	Premium X
Scale:	1/43
Year of Production:	2013
Part Number:	PRD220
Material:	DieCast
Rating:	7/10

1954 Pontiac Chieftain by Premium X

1954 Pontiac Chieftain 4-door Sedan

The Pontiac Chieftain was an automobile produced by the Pontiac Motors Division of General Motors from 1949 to 1958. Pontiac was playing the role of a somewhat finer Chevrolet in the General Motors portfolio. Typically a long time were the so-called Silver Streaks, wide chrome strips on hood and trunk lid. 1953 led the way slowly to the pontoon, only the rear fenders were preserved in a stylized form . A year later, the tail fins were at first shy, just this car is a model of the Premium X model. The Chieftain was the standard product, it still existed longer the Star Chief. The customer had a choice of straight-six or straight-eight engines.

Premium X Models 1954 Pontiac Chieftain 4dr Sedan looks excellent with it's two tone paint scheme - Mayfair Blue with San Marino blue roof.
The voluminous , rounded shape is reproduced excellently , the lush chrome jewelry is modeled by chrome-plated parts and steaming, hood ornament, mirrors, a somewhat crude antenna, etched wipers and the  sun visor on the windshield round out the picture of a successful reproduction. The wheels with printed decorative caps and white wall tires, two-tone paint, everything makes a solid impression. You can even see the amber colored Chief Pontiac hood ornament that lights up on the real car when the parking or headlights are turned on. The interior has deposed two colors, the blue of the seats may be a bit too garish , this dashboard and steering wheel are well designed , if not so clearly visible through the relatively small window.

It's not everyday that you see a 1:43 scale model car that has everything going for it. Unusual subject matter, price, detail, accuracy of scale, and product integrity are what you get with Premium X Models 1954 Pontiac Chieftain 4dr Sedan. I highly recommend this superb model to any 1950s era Pontiac enthusiast.

Manufacturer:	Premium X
Scale:	1/43
Year of Production:	2012
Part Number:	PRD214
Material:	DieCast
Rating:	7/10

1964 Ford Country Squire Wagon by Premium X

The Ford Country Squire is a full-size station wagon which was built by the Ford Motor Company in the United States from 1950 until 1991, encompassing seven model generations. It was the premium station wagon model in Ford's full-size car range throughout this period. The Country Squire was initially built as a full "woodie". After the mid-1950s the rear body was composed of fiberglass covered by a vinyl appliqué printed to simulate wood. Later versions featured an all-steel body and are best remembered for featuring body sides and a tailgate covered by simulated wood trim and panels.
When one pictures the classic American station wagon, thoughts drift to the Ford Country Squire.
The fourth generation of this luxury the above 5.5 meter long American giant station wagons  were built from 1960 to 1964.
A total of nine seats made ​​the Ford to a real space saver , almost as large as today's popular SUV 's from the same home. His technical highlights of course was the electrically operated , fully retractable panoramic slice of the two-part tailgate. The space cruiser was powered by a 5 liter V8 engine with an output of 195 hp,  enough for a maximum speed of approximately 170 km/h.

Premium X presents us now a nice metal model of this American luxury liner, with fine details, a perfect grille, of course, the "Woody" - side trim, a huge chrome roof rack and the interior clearly the three rows of seats with room for 9 people. It's amazing how today's technology makes amazing details for a low price -  wipers, door handles, body labels and type descriptions on the body.
Apparent negative of the model is cheap chassis made ​​of  black plastic with very little detail. This is a big minus of all models Premium X.

Manufacturer:	Premium X
Scale:	1/43
Year of Production:	2013
Part Number:	PRD203
Material:	DieCast
Rating:	* * * *