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Obrigado 2023

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Obstáculos Em termos editoriais, 2023 foi um ano sem surpresas para os sítios " FUTURE MEMORY | TRANSPORTATION " e " FUTURE MEMORY | TOYS & MODELS ". Mas é progressivamente nítido que uma só vida não chega para partilhar todo o meu espólio fotográfico. Ainda assim, tenho a consciência tranquila de ter procurado ao longo dos últimos anos partilhar o máximo possível – apesar dos obstáculos quase permanentes, sobretudo no " FM | T ". O que exige mais tempo é a pesquisa e a necessária verificação de dados, por vezes inexplicavelmente dificultada pelas próprias fontes. Como exemplo, este ano pedi à Carris e à CaetanoBus para me ajudarem a esclarecer duas dúvidas colocadas por leitores – e chocou-me a rudeza das suas reacções para comigo. Algo que não esqueço. Desde 2006 que procuro mostrar aos leitores em todo o mundo a evolução positiva do sector dos transportes em Portugal – contribuindo para o seu devido conhecimento e valorização. Há obstáculos que não
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Thank You 2023

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Obstacles In editorial terms, 2023 was a year without surprises for the " FUTURE MEMORY | TRANSPORTATION " and " FUTURE MEMORY | TOYS & MODELS " websites. But it is increasingly clear that one life is not enough to share my entire photographic collection. Even so, I have a clear conscience that over the last few years I have tried to share as much as possible – despite almost permanent obstacles, especially on the " FM | T ". What requires more time is the research and necessary data verification, sometimes inexplicably made difficult by the sources themselves. As an example, this year I asked Carris and CaetanoBus to help me clarify two questions posed by readers – and I was shocked by the rudeness of their reactions towards me. Something I won't forget. Since 2006, I have tried to show readers around the world the positive evolution of the transportation sector in Portugal – contributing to its proper knowledge and appreciation. There are obstacl
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Brumm – Locomobile "Old 16"

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Scale model of a race car, the Locomobile "Old 16"   ¹ , made by Brumm . This example is reference r20, included in the " Serie Oro ". It is made in Italy. This is an early 1980s example. Metal body painted in grayish blue. Racing number " 16 " printed on the radiator grille and applied as a decal to the sides of the hood and fuel tank. Metal base painted in grayish blue, replicating the chassis. On the chassis, partial reproduction, in gray plastic, of the engine and gearbox. Spare tire mounted at the rear, attached to the fuel tank. Details of the cockpit in plastic, including the steering wheel in black (metal column) and the seats in black and grayish blue. Firewall (with reproduction of the dashboard) and floor in textured brown plastic suggesting wood. Detailed rubber tires, brown plastic spoked wheels with axle nuts in " brass ". No suspension. Hood safety straps detailed in plastic. The nominal scale is 1:43 and the overall length is appr
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Matchbox – 1931 Stutz Bearcat

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Scale model of an automobile, the 1931 Stutz Bearcat , made by Matchbox . This example is reference Y-14  ¹ , included in the " Models of Yesteryear " series. It is made in England from 1974 to 1990. This is a pre-1979 example. Metal body painted in light green. Metal fenders and running boards painted in medium green. Metal base replicating the chassis, painted in medium green. Spare tires mounted on the running board. No glazing on the metal windshield. Interior details in plastic, including the black steering wheel and red seats and floor. Dashboard molded into the base of the windshield. Rubber tires detailed with thread and shoulder blocks, plastic spoked rims in " chrome " plastic. No suspension. License plate " JN 6563 ". The nominal scale is 1:44 and the overall length is approximately 4.4 in. About 3.8 oz. This model represents an automobile, a Stutz DV-32 " Bearcat "   ²  with " Boat Tail  Torpedo Speedster " bodywork, from 19
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