1:43 | $285
The Special Deluxe series was Plymouth’s top-line offering for 1941 and at the very top was the 4-Door 7/8-Passenger Station Wagon. Plymouth offered buyers a choice of wood colors for the first time in 1941; all white ash or the traditional white ash framing with mahogany insert panels. Conquest has made this stunning “Raleigh Tavern Rust” version exclusively for JMModelautos and the color matches online samples very well. It contrasts beautifully with the traditional two-tone wood (with very nice grain detail for the inserts) and the optional ivory-colored canvas top. Overall lines match available photos very well and Conquest has the ‘41’s new heart-shaped grille and all other details exactly right. The tiny Plymouth scripts and hood badge are crisply printed decals while all other exterior trim is done with in-scale separate plated parts. Note that the “speed lines” on the fenders were really stamped stiffeners and were not plated. A peek inside shows the wood-grain dash with its silver instrument panel and rectangular instrument panel are correct, as is the simple upholstery. Conquest has given the model a smooth, cream-colored headliner whereas the real cars had varnished wood planks. Inner side panels were also varnished light ash, not tan, but they do have separate plated handles and cranks. Wide whites with authentic dog-dish caps and red Plymouth scripts finish off a very accurate and attractive model. — Wayne Moyer
