![]() ![]() He reported that 25 models were for design, development and prototypes, 50 were converted into Code 3 Coca-Cola trucks, 50 into Code 3 Mobiloil tow trucks and the rest should have been converted into Code 3 Warner Brothers camera vehicles, but were never done. Dietrich Lohmann stated that he purchased the remaining 275 models, at factory price, for conversion into a Code 3 series of special models. This El Camino was also met with limited demand and only 50 were sold to collectors. Both models come with “Stop Racism” badge. The matte white finish was retained and all work was done at the Brooklin factory in May 1995, resulting in a Code 2 designation for this second El Camino, re-named as UN Emergency II. In the spring of 1995 plans were made for the conversion of 100 of the unsold El Caminos into companion pieces, with fire apparatus box removed and a tonneau cover in its place. By the end of the fund raising effort, however, just 175 of the 500 United Nations El Caminos had been sold. Sale of this special model was to be combined with $4100 raised at the Brooklin auction held in Bath on May 21, 1994. An equipment box, specially fashioned by the Brooklin factory, with two closed doors and two open doors exposing simulated fire fighting equipment, is found in the rear, making the model distinctive and unlike any previous Brooklin. Black wall tyres are mounted on white wheels. ![]() It was done completely in matte white, with no plating on the bumpers, grille, fender ornaments or wheel covers. The chosen model was a 1959 Chevrolet El Camino, unique and unusual except for its black interior and black UN lettering on the hood and doors. This was in response to several recent incidents in towns in Germany where racist groups had attacked and fire-bombed the homes of immigrant families. Early in 1994 the B.C.D., under the direction of Dietrich Lohmann, formulated plans for the production of a special Brooklin model, with sales benefiting organizations in Germany involved in a campaign to Stop Racism. Quantities of its preceding companion piece were also far below planned production numbers and the full story of this charity model is an important one for Brooklin collectors to know. Although originally scheduled for a production run of 100, only 50 were ultimately made. The alternate color for the Video III special is gold, found in 50 of the 500 Video Sets.Ī relatively rare Brooklin model is the 1959 Chevrolet El Camino United Nations Emergency Vehicle II, produced for the B.C.D. Completing the model are a white accent slash on the side, red tonneau cover on the bed and green license plates. This Brooklin special is based on David Angel's full-size El Camino, done in metallic pink, with white interior and floor and red seats, dashboard and steering wheel. Included with Volume III of the Brooklin Collection Video is a preview edition of BRK46, the 1959 Chevrolet El Camino. In addition there is an interesting segment by John Hall, relating the story of the now famous "Plow", cast in commemoration of the Plowing Championship, held in Brooklin, Ontario, in 1975. The video concludes with an addendum of standard models and special editions that had not been included in the previous two volumes. ![]() All the standard editions as well as factory authorized specials are shown in sharp color images with clear demonstration of color variations. The process of model making is again demonstrated, from drawing board to brass master to castings to finished model. BRK23 Ford Fairlane Victoria to BRK46 Chevrolet El Camino are covered, as well as the BRK16X Dodge Pick-ups. This third volume completes the Brooklin Models story and model line-up review. The third volume of the Brooklin Collection Video by John Hammick and David Angel was released in late December 1993. The interior is burgundy red, the license plate is yellow and tyres are whitewall. It is finished in charcoal grey and is also known in a lighter shade. The standard version of the 1959 Chevrolet El Camino Pick-up (BRK46) appeared in 1994 after a few specials were made. ![]()
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