NOS SOLIDO Die - Cast WWII 1937 US Army " D - Day " PACKARD HQ Staff Car (4494 - 38)
Item History & Price
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This is a "vintage" (original) metal / die-cast model produced by SOLIDO from France. It is a replica of a 1937 Packard, Model Super-Eight, body style four-door sedan, which is painted in the United States Army World War Two olive drab color, with decals representing a headquarters staff car prior to the invasion of France in June of 1944. It is identified as SOLIDO Military # 4494-38. ... For the year 1994, SOLIDO produced a Packard Staff Car to commemorate the Fiftieth (50th) Anniversary of the liberation of France and northwestern Europe. The colorful box art is detailed with the flags of the three countries - the United States of America, Great Britain, and France - whose armies landed on the beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944. The printing on the box highlights "1944 - 1994", "Limited Edition", and "Authentic Replica" in both the French and English languages.
GENERAL INFORMATION: SOLIDO die-cast metal cars, manufactured in France, has long been known for having fine, realistic detail. Beginning in 1964, SOLIDO introduced their L'Age d'or (Golden Age) line of vintage automobiles. Modeling "vintage" cars had the advantage that they "never grew out of date". The L'Age d'or series was among the first die-cast model cars marketed for "adults" as well as for "children". SOLIDO produced only "three" (3) Packard cars in this series - all 1937 Packard Model "Super-Eight": a four-door sedan (SOLIDO #4047), a cabriolet two-door coupe with the convertible top in the "up" position (#4037), and the cabriolet two-door coupe with the convertible top in the "down" position (#4099). This US Army staff car is a "modified" # 4047. These cars are made of metal and plastic parts (with rubber wheels), and are highly detailed for their 1/43 scale. Note that this size - to model railroaders - is known as "O" scale. The model car itself is approximately 5 1/2 inches long, 1 1/2 inches wide, and 1 1/2 inches high. I do not believe that the model car has ever been out of the box. The box itself may show some signs of shelf wear. Please view the pictures.
Please view the other related items that I have up for auction at this time. The starting price is definitely reasonable, and there is no reserve. I will combine shipping costs on multiple purchases to save you money. I ship only within the United States of America. You must have a valid shipping address with the USA!!!
GENERAL INFORMATION: SOLIDO die-cast metal cars, manufactured in France, has long been known for having fine, realistic detail. Beginning in 1964, SOLIDO introduced their L'Age d'or (Golden Age) line of vintage automobiles. Modeling "vintage" cars had the advantage that they "never grew out of date". The L'Age d'or series was among the first die-cast model cars marketed for "adults" as well as for "children". SOLIDO produced only "three" (3) Packard cars in this series - all 1937 Packard Model "Super-Eight": a four-door sedan (SOLIDO #4047), a cabriolet two-door coupe with the convertible top in the "up" position (#4037), and the cabriolet two-door coupe with the convertible top in the "down" position (#4099). This US Army staff car is a "modified" # 4047. These cars are made of metal and plastic parts (with rubber wheels), and are highly detailed for their 1/43 scale. Note that this size - to model railroaders - is known as "O" scale. The model car itself is approximately 5 1/2 inches long, 1 1/2 inches wide, and 1 1/2 inches high. I do not believe that the model car has ever been out of the box. The box itself may show some signs of shelf wear. Please view the pictures.
Please view the other related items that I have up for auction at this time. The starting price is definitely reasonable, and there is no reserve. I will combine shipping costs on multiple purchases to save you money. I ship only within the United States of America. You must have a valid shipping address with the USA!!!
