Dream car collector Joe Bortz shared this preview of a new 1:18 model of his recently restored 1955 LaSalle II Roadster concept car. The LaSalle II roadster, along with the 1955 Biscayne, LaSalle II Sedan and 1956 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham Town Car were among those concepts Bortz famously rescued from Warhoops salvage in 1989 (the story was covered in the Nov. 23, 1989, issue of Old Cars Weekly).
The model is being built by Minichamps as part of its American Dream Car Collection. The completed 1:18 model — and Bortz’s restored full-size LaSalle II Roadster — will debut together in March 2013 at the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance. Bortz will be on hand signing models for those who purchase one for them self. Look for a 1:43 version of the LaSalle II Roadster to follow. (We hope there’s 1953 Wildcat and 1955 Biscayne concept cars to follow!)
Since only one 1955 LaSalle II was built by General Motors, this will likely be your only opportunity to own a three-dimensional version of the concept car!
The preliminary model of the 1955 LaSalle II Roadster concept car under construction by Minichamps.
- Top view of the 1955 LaSalle II Roadster model.
- The interior of the LaSalle II model appears very detailed.
- Rear view of the forthcoming model.
Angelo is the editor of Old Cars Weekly, the antique car hobby’s longest-running publication and the only weekly publication in the hobby. The Minnesota native is a die-hard Cadillac lover, the author of “Cadillac: 100 Years of Innovation,” show judge and a member of many car clubs.
looks like a winner,now for the bel air etc.
Looks like a winner i hope there will be more at a fair price, please bring on the Bel Air
Rich
Too big, 1/43 is better, I won’t have to put an addition on the house.
How about a Nomad ? Like a Waldorf Nomad only better
Joe Bortz is a true hero. Great that this is a 1:18. A significant car deserves a substantial effigy. Looking forward to seeing the LaS II at Amelia!
cool what color will it be and what is the price and also will they be in limited Numbers Where can we purchase one
R.KStrayer,
The car’s ‘prototype’ was brought down to Highland Park last weekend and compared to the actual 1955 LaSalle Roadster and it looks amazing. The color is the same pearlescent white with the blue cove. The interior is amazing! 1,000 models will be produced. The link to Minichamps is below where you call about the availability.
http://www.minichampsna.com/aboutus.htm
Thanks for your interest!
Debbie, Curator
Bortz Auto Collection