Classic Wrecks by John Findra

A different way of building model cars...John Findra calls it the "perfection" of imperfection.  

That's a 10 ---4

I grew up on the TV show "Highway Patrol."  It seemed the star of the show, Broderick Crawford, was always dressed in a black suit and hat. Of course he wasn't. 

 From his beef eaters face came the grumbling ... "That's a 10---4!"  It was like..."Over and Out!" It was a signal the conversation was ended, the action completed and the show was over. Crawford was a member of the California Highway Patrol. 

 It wasn't just that it was post World War II and these men and their stories of heroism on the highway were an extension of the surpremence in battle that was the propaganda following the War.  It was as if one had something to do with the other.  

There was even more important battle the TV series represented...the battle of creating, connecting and controlling the United States through highways and automobiles.   

Infrastructure!

Both of the Highway Patrol vehicles in these images are 1999 Ford Crown Victorias, 1/18 scale.        

.  The red car is a customized 1/18 scale Mustang.

Classic Chrysler 1956...when a car was a car...1/18 scale

Monte Carlo...Corvette

Shinny Side Up...

Just posted this video on Youtube.  It's short and I'm thinking this will be the begining of my tales from the road when I was driving a truck.  Lots of stories...lots of memories...

Service Vehicles



'53 Chevey Tow Truck - 1/24 scale

Opening Doors

Classic tow truck. I had a couple of 1950 eras cars it would match so I added it to the collect. I have a '51 Mecury and couple of '50's patrol cars. They will all be posted here also.

Jada Hero Patrol Precincts

I haven't had a chance to post here on the blog in a while.  Created this video a few weeks ago after buying the last 4 Jada Hero Patrol vehicles.  My set is complete...for now.  Stay tuned!