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May 1999
by Dot Lang
Brooklin Models of England produces heavy-weight, detailed,
white-metal diecast 1:43 scale models in limited quatities. Highly
saught after by collectors, the more limited models bring high prices.
Brooklin made the red 1956 model, its standard Thunderbird model, from
1982 to 1994. With that model on the market, Brooklin also did specials
for several events, clubs and one model retailer.
Through the efforts of David Angel, Brooklin also produced a very limited
number of 1955 models and launched the 1957 model which is now the standard
Thunderbird model for Brooklin.
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The 1955 mold was limited to just 1000 castings as the
'55 was not intended to be a regular production model and thus a less expensive
mold was made that does not hold up well with extended use. Only
two colors were produced at the factory with a third color applied
by John Roberts for David Angel with permission from Brooklin.
David Angel plays a pivotal role in the production of special Thunderbirds from Brooklin. He has been the primary person involved in offering these specials at the CTCI conventions since 1988. He has picked the colors and made sure they came as close as possible to the stock colors of the three years. |
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In anticipation of the 40th Anniversary of the Thunderbird in Dearborn in 1994, David Angel did ground work in 1992 at the CTCI International Convention in Tulsa to have Brooklin make a set of 3 models, one each of the '55, '56, and '57. Those 3 T-birds are at right. That meant that a '57 mold had to be made. The last 500 of the '55's were used for this set along with the convertible version of the '56. |
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The new '57 became the standard Brooklin mold for the classic
Thunderbird in May of 1994 - in a color called "Seaspray Green" - though
the color more closely resembles "Willow
Green." The colors of the set are stock colors for the
various years plus the new '57 green is also a stock color for the 57 Thunderbird.
Other colors exist which are "repaints" by known modelers with authorization & certification from Brooklin. There are also some color variations of the listed colors. Will document those at a later date. The list below contains the models and basic colors that Brooklin has produced. Specials were produced in quantities of 500 or less - some quantities are noted in descriptions.
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Click on highlighted Model # (& some descriptions) to view pictures.
Year Made | Model # | PHOTO | Color | Interior | License Plate | Description |
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BRK 13X | ![]() |
Black | all-red interior |
"Tulsa 92" |
Non-porthole hardtop; ; wide white-wall tires; rear license plate only
1992 C.T.C.I Tulsa, Oklahoma International Convention special "CTCI TULSA '92" on black base part of boxed set of two |
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BRK 13X | ![]() |
Thunderbird Blue | Cream(white) interior with thunderbird blue dash |
"Dearborn 94" |
1994 C.T.C.I Dearborn, Michigan International Convention special "CTCI DEARBORN-94" on black base Part of boxed set of 3 models to commemorate 40 years of Thunder |
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1982 -
1994 |
BRK 13 | ![]() |
Red | All white | Blue
"California" "BRK-13" |
- Standard color model for Brooklin; porthole hardtop wide white-wall tires; License plate front & rear |
1982 | BRK 13 | ![]() |
Buckskin Tan | light grey interior | Blue | Buckskin Tan Porthole hardtop;
1982 C.T.C.I. Toronto, Ontario, Canada International Convention Special "1 of 300" on black base |
1987 | BRK 13 | ![]() |
Ivory | red | Green |
for Illinois Toy Show 1987 Base ingraved: 001 - 100 |
1987-1991 | BRK 13 | ![]() |
Ivory | red black steering wheel | Green - 87
Blue - 91 |
special for Minature Cars (EWA) |
1988 | BRK 13 | ![]() |
Ivory | Black; white steering wheel | Blue | special for Miniature Cars (EWA) |
1988 | BRK 13 | ![]() |
Thunderbird
Green (sage) |
Cream interior; green dash; green steering wheel | Yellow
"California" "BRK-13" |
1988 C.T.C.I. Dallas, Texas International Convention Special
"CTCI INT. CONVENTION" "DALLAS '88" "1 of 200" on black base |
1990 | BRK 13 | ![]() |
Peacock Blue | Cream with peacock blue dash; black steering wheel | Yellow
"California" "BRK-13" |
1990 C.T.C.I. Williamsburg, Virginia International Convention Special
"CTCI INT. CONVENTION '90" "WILLIAMSBURG 1 of 500" on black base |
1992 | BRK 13 | ![]() |
Goldenglow
Yellow |
all black interior | Yellow
"California" "BRK-13" |
1992 C.T.C.I Tulsa, Oklahoma International Convention special "CTCI TULSA '92" on black base; part of boxed set of two - 55 & 56 |
1993 | BRK 13x | ![]() |
Pink | Brown seats w/ white seat inserts; white floor mats; white door panels; brown dash; pink steering wheel; | Green
"California" "BRK-13" |
Convertible (topless); figure of Marilyn Monroe in white
sundress; Marilyn Monroe Thunderbird boxed
set for Brooklin Club Deutschland;
"B.C.D. 1 of 250" "20th year of Brooklin" on black base |
1993 | BRK 13x | ![]() |
Black | Black seats w/ white seat inserts; white floor mats; white door panels;black dash; white steering wheel; | White
"California" "BRK-13" |
Convertible (topless);
Marilyn Monroe Thunderbird boxed set for Brooklin Club Deutschland; "B.C.D. 1 of 250" "20th year of Brooklin" on black base |
1994 | BRK 13 | ![]() |
Sunset Coral | black interior w/ white seat inserts; | Yellow
"California" "BRK-13" |
Convertible (topless); wide white-wall tires;
1994 C.T.C.I Dearborn, Michigan International Convention special "CTCI DEARBORN-94" on black base Part of boxed set of 3 models to commermorate 40 years of Thunder |
Year Made | Model # | Photos | Color | Interior | License Plate | Basic Description |
1994 -
present |
BRK 13A | ![]() |
Seaspray
Green |
two-tone green interior; green dash; lt. green steering wheel | White
"Minnesota" "BRK 13A |
Convertible(topless); Standard color model for Brooklin; wide white-wall tires; ; ; license plate front & rear; stock 57 t-bird hubcaps |
1994 | BRK 13A | ![]() |
Azure Blue | Two-tone blue interior; dark blue dash & steering wheel; | Yellow
"Minnesota" "BRK 13A |
stock '57 t-bird hubcaps 1994
C.T.C.I Dearborn, Michigan International Convention special
"CTCI DEARBORN-94" on black base Part of boxed set of 3 models to commermorate 40 years of Thunder |
1996 | BRK 13A | ![]() |
Thunderbird Bronze | brown & white front seat, white "Birdnest" seat; brown dash | Yellow
"Minnesota" "BRK 13A |
W/ "Birdnest" rear seat (rear seat in trunk);; white-line
tires; wire wheels
1996 C.T.C.I Bend, Oregon International Convention special "CTCI BEND'96" on black base |
1996 | BRK 13A | ![]() |
Gun Metal Grey Metallic | red & white front seat, white "Birdnest" seat; red dash | Yellow
"Minnesota" "BRK 13A |
W/ "Birdnest" rear seat (rear seat in trunk);; white-line
tires; wire wheels
1996 C.T.C.I Bend, Oregon International Convention special "CTCI BEND'96" on black base |
1998 | BRK 13A | White | black bucket seat & steering wheel | none | "Battle Bird"; racing graphics w/ red 98 on hood trunk,
doors & Thunderbird emblem on side of headrest; aerodnamic head rest
behind driver compartment; no passenger seat- covered instead - ; short
curved cockpit style windshield; black tires; "knock-off" style 5-spoke
wheels; unique front bumper; no rear bumper; see article
on Battle Bird for pictures of model & real car.
"CTCI DALLAS 98" "BROOKLIN 13X 1957 FORD" " **Battlebird**" on white base |
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2001 | BRK F-S 01 | blue | none | Speed Weeks Set -blue Battle Bird on trailer pulled by blue 52 Ford wagon | ||
2007 | ROD 16 | ![]() |
grey metallic | black ![]() |
ROD 16 | Convertible (topless); black interior; 3 spoke custom steering wheel; 5 spoke custom wheels; sport seats (no bench seat) with console; |
Lists: | 1955 A-H | 1955 I-M | 1955 N-Z ?? | 1956 A-F | 1956 G-J | 1956 K-N | 1956 O-Z +? | 1957 A-H | 1957 I-R | 1957 S-Z ?? | |
released in: 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 |
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