From 1927, when it replaced the Big Six, until the American brand was phased out in 1966, Studebaker used the name Commander many times. Here we have a 1934 Commander Landcruiser, more aerodynamic than previously. The career of the Commander was discontinued in 1935 and resumed in 1937.

Brooklin continues to develop the 1954 range of the American brand Packard, which existed from 1899 to 1958. This extra-long version was bodied by Henney, a company specialized in the transformation of Packard models, generally into ambulances and hearses. Passenger cars were also available, as evidenced by this 8-seater limousine.

Fortunately Brooklin exists, and reminds us, in 1:43 scale, the history of Hudson. In this case, the miniature car evokes the end of this small American brand whose production ceased in 1957. This 1954 Hornet convertible was the only model in the range whose price exceeded $ 3,000, with the exception of the rare Italia coupe. Brooklin also reproduces the Hornet sedan (same model year).

In English, “hearse” comes from the French word “herse”, meaning “harrow”. In ancient times, especially designed harrows were placed over dead people. Later, the word referred to the carriage used to transfer coffins. The coachbuilder Miller manufactured this impressive 1934 Buick, as well as the Cadillac hearse carrying Kennedy’s body in 1963.

In the year 1957, 385,000 cars were assembled in Oldsmobile factories, a brand born in 1897 and disappeared in 2004. During those good times, the 88 and Super 88 welcomed a newcomer, the beautiful Fiesta Station Wagon that we have here in Hardtop version (no B-pillar). The range, which already included sedans, coupes and convertibles, was completed.

Pierce-Arrow was an American automobile brand, which started to produce cars in 1901. This luxury coupe was launched in 1935 after five years of collaboration between Pierce-Arrow and Studebaker (1928-1933), then two years with the White Motor Company (1933-1935). It was also three years before Pierce-Arrow disappeared.