M2 Machines – 1959 Chevrolet Apache De Luxe Fleetside



Scale model of a pickup truck, the 1959 Chevrolet Apache De Luxe Fleetside, made by M2 Machines. This example is reference 32500-50, included in the Auto-Trucks series, Release 50. It is made in China in 2015. Metal cab and cargo bed painted in yellow and white (Bombay Ivory?), with printed details. Metal base painted in black. Glazing represented in transparent plastic. Interior details in gray plastic. Plastic wheels, yellow rims with white hubcaps, rubber tires. No suspension. Opening doors and hood. The nominal scale is 1:64 and the overall length is approximately 3.4 in. About 2.9 oz. This model represents a pickup truck, the 1959 Chevrolet Apache De Luxe Fleetside (3134), included in the Task-Force range. It is made by M2 Machines in several versions.

This 1959 Chevrolet Apache De Luxe Fleetside, made by M2 Machines is a lovely model. Right proportions, nice details such as the distinctive wrap-around windshield, well aligned opening parts and skinny tires. The paint scheme is quite appealing and wins my heart. But, suddenly, a noticeable damage to the painting, there, on the right fender, see? Damned quality control. What’s wrong with you, guys? How dare you to spoil my happiness? This pickup truck, the 1959 Chevrolet Apache De Luxe Fleetside, is in my collection under the themes American Vehicles and Vans & Pickup Trucks. ●

Modelo à escala de uma camioneta, a 1959 Chevrolet Apache De Luxe Fleetside, feito pela M2 Machines. Este exemplar é a referência 32500-50, incluída na série Auto-Trucks, Release 50. É feito na China em 2015. Cabina e caixa de carga em metal pintada em amarelo e branco (Bombay Ivory?), com detalhes impressos. Base em metal pintada em preto. Vidros representados em plástico transparente. Detalhes interiores em plástico cinzento. Rodas em plástico, jantes amarelas com tampões brancos, pneus em borracha. Sem suspensão. Abre as portas e o capot. A escala nominal é de 1:64 e o comprimento total é de aproximadamente 87 mm. Cerca de 81 g. Este modelo representa uma camioneta, a Chevrolet Apache De Luxe Fleetside (3134) de 1959, incluída na gama Task-Force. É feito pela M2 Machines em diversas versões.

Esta Chevrolet Apache De Luxe Fleetside 1959, feita pela M2 Machines é um modelo encantador. Proporções correctas, bons detalhes, como o característico pára-brisas envolvente, peças de abrir bem alinhadas e pneus estreitinhos. O esquema de pintura é bastante apelativo e conquista o meu coração. Mas, de súbito, um estrago perceptível na pintura, ali, no pára-lamas direito, veem? Maldito controlo de qualidade. O que há de errado com vocês, pessoal? Como se atrevem a estragar a minha felicidade? Esta camioneta, a 1959 Chevrolet Apache De Luxe Fleetside, encontra-se na minha colecção sob os temas Veículos Americanos e Carrinhas & Camionetas. ●


1 mm → 0.039 inch
1 g → 0.035 oz


M2 Machines Auto Trucks series

1959 Chevrolet Apache De Luxe Fleetside 32500-50 2018 Release 50 REGULAR EDITION








● References

Wikipedia | Chevrolet Task Force 
Old Car Brochures | Chevrolet Pickups Task-Force 59 | brochure preserved in digital format 


● How does a 500 hp custom 1959 Chevrolet Apache looks and sounds like? Check it here, on this video retrieved from THE DRIVE | Big Muscle.





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