Matchbox – Model A Ford


Scale model of an automobile, the Model A Ford, made by Matchbox. This example is reference 73, included in the "1–75 Superfast" series. It is made in England in 1983 or 1984. Metal body painted in beige, brown fenders and running boards. Black roof top. Black plastic base. Glazing represented in yellow transparent plastic. No interior details. Plastic wheels, rims with "chrome" finish. No suspension. The nominal scale is 1:52 and the overall length is approximately 2.8 in. About 1.9 oz. This model represents an automobile, possibly the 1931 Ford Model A, in a somewhat customized form with oversized rear wheels. It is made by Matchbox in several versions.

As a kid, I see this little metal car as a muscled version of the Ford Model A, which features more rounded and gracious lines. And I don't like the oversized rear wheels, with a different rim pattern. Interestingly, a few years later, Matchbox takes advantage of this feature, offering this model as a "hot rod". Possibly to reduce production costs or overcome some technical difficulties, the spare tire on the left running board, seen in the first examples, is removed around 1982. This automobile, the Model A Ford, is in my collection under the theme "American Vehicles". ●

Modelo à escala de um automóvel, o Model A Ford, feito pela Matchbox. Este exemplar é a referência 73, incluída na série "1–75 Superfast". É feito em Inglaterra em 1983 ou 1984. Carroçaria em metal pintada em bege, pára-lamas e estribos em castanho. Topo da capota em preto. Base em plástico preto. Vidros representados em plástico transparente amarelo. Sem detalhes interiores. Rodas em plástico, jantes com acabamento "cromado". Sem suspensão. A escala nominal é 1:52 e o comprimento total é de aproximadamente 72 mm. Cerca de 53 g. Este modelo representa um automóvel, possivelmente o Ford Model A coupe de 1931, numa forma algo personalizada com rodas traseiras sobredimensionadas. É feito pela Matchbox em diversas versões.

Enquanto criança, vejo este carrinho de metal como uma versão musculada do Ford Modelo A, que apresenta linhas mais arredondadas e graciosas. E não me agradam as rodas traseiras sobredimensionadas, com um padrão de jante diferente. Curiosamente, alguns anos depois, a Matchbox aproveita esta característica, oferecendo este modelo como um "hot rod". Possivelmente para reduzir os custos de produção ou superar algumas dificuldades técnicas, o pneu sobresselente no estribo esquerdo, visto nos primeiros exemplares, é removido por volta de 1982. Este automóvel, o Model A Ford, encontra-se na minha colecção sob o tema "Veículos Americanos". ●


1 mm → 0.039 inch
1 g → 0.035 oz


Matchbox "1–75 Superfast" series

The "1–75 Superfast" series comprises 75 references, including the Model A Ford Van. "Superfast" refers to the wheels design introduced in 1969 and suited for track use. | A série "1–75 Superfast" compreende 75 referências, incluindo o Model A Ford Van." Superfast" refere-se ao tipo de rodas introduzido em 1969 e adequado ao uso em pista.

Model A Ford 73 73/75 1982 or 83 REGULAR EDITION




Possibly to cut production costs, in the 1980s some Matchbox models feature no interior details and finish quality comes down a few notches. This is one of those models. Even so, it will have a long life, being offered in at least eight versions, including some as a "hot rod". ●

Possivelmente para reduzir os custos de produção, na década de 1980, alguns modelos Matchbox não apresentam detalhes interiores e a qualidade do acabamento diminui alguns pontos. Este é um desses modelos. Mesmo assim, terá uma vida longa, sendo oferecido em pelo menos oito versões, incluindo algumas como "hot rod". ●


● References

Wikipedia | "Matchbox"
Matchbox Cars Wiki | "Model A Ford" 
Christian Falkensteiner | "LS 73-C MODEL A FORD Coupé" 
Wikipedia | "Ford Model A" 
Ford Model A Club of America | "Passenger Car/Light Truck Body Style Codes" 

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