Jordan vehicle kits have lots of pre-fifties cars and trucks. Remember, of course, that the early 40s were the “war years,” and there weren’t a lot of consumer autos produced, so the cars of the 30s had to be kept running. These kits are a bit of a struggle to assemble at first, but after you’ve done a couple, you get the technique down and they’re much easier.
You might also look into Sylvan. They have several pre war vehicles.
Thanks, guys! Very helpful. i also found this website - “1/87th Vehicle Club” that has lots of information. ( http://www.1-87vehicles.org/index.php ) Specifically, under the “Links” section are lists of manufacturers and retailers. However, the entire site is interesting. Also found this (http://www.route87.org/index.html) This seems to be a fairly new site, but there are some great photos under the galleries section, and a couple interesting links. One more (http://87thscale.info/showcase.htm) check out the craftsmanship on some of the dioramas.
Actually the Ford C was made well into the 80’s (1990 was the last year, I think) and fire engines tend to last a long time, so that light bar is not unreasonable.
Yes, some of us got it. [:D]
Boxcar Melvin asked about '70’s cars. My club’s layout is set in 1980, so I’m getting pretty familiar with the subject.
Here’s the info I’ve collected so far. Please add to the list!
Joe
Atlas
1978 Ford Fairmont wagon
1978 Ford Fairmont Sedan
1968 Plymouth Fury Sedan
1970 Ford Custom
Brekina:
1968 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
1971 Volvo 144 Sedan
1971 Volvo 144 Wagon
BS Design
1978 Chevrolet Corvette
Ford Bronco
Bub
Datsun 240Z Fairlady, early/mid 70’s
Mustang GT 350, mid 60’s
Busch
1973 TransAm Firebird (ex Praline)
1977 Plymouth Fury
1977 Dodge Monaco Sedan
1964 Mustang convertible (they have models with top up or top down)
1964 Mustang Hardtop
Classic Metal Works / Mini Metals
1970 Chevy Malibu
1970 Chevelle SS454
1967 Ford Custom 500
1978 Chevrolet Impala (including taxi’s, police cars and a fire chief)
EKO
1966 Dodge Dart
Herpa
1963 Corvette Sting Ray
1969 Ford Mustang fastback
1976 Buick Grand National Sedan
1969 Volkswagen Beetle
1966 Porshe 911
1979-82 Ford Mustang
Hot Wheels
’70 Dodge Hemi Challenger, scales out to 1/90
’70 Plymouth Superbird, scales out to 1/90
Kniga
1968-75 Volvo 164 E
Life Like
1978 Ford F-150 pickup
Malibu International / Reel Rides
1972 Chevy C10 Pickup, Dazed & Confused
1970 Pontiac GTO, Dazed & Confused
1977 Pontiac Trans Am, Smokey and The Bandit
1967 Plymouth Belvedere GTX, Tommy Boy
Model Power / Minis
VW bus
VW Karmann Ghia Coupe
1964 Ford Mustang convertable, top down
1969 Camaro SS396
1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442
1970 Plymouth Hemi Barracuda
1968 Chevrolet El Camino
Monogram Mini-Exacts
1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302
1963 Stingray Corvette
MotorMax / Fresh Cherries
1977 Ford Pinto cruising wagon
1974 AMC Gremlin
1978 AMC P
Manufacturers of 1/87 cars and trucks
That doesnt look like Cooter checking under the hood. [8D]
The Grail…
You keep the decals, just send along Daisy… [:D]
John