Tomica – Packard Coupe Roadster


Scale model of an automobile, the Packard Coupe Roadster, made by Tomica. This example is reference F52, included in the "Tomica Foreign" series. It is made in Japan, possibly in 1978. Metal body painted in red, including fenders and running boards. Dual side-mounted spare tires. Black plastic roof simulating canvas. Metal base, unpainted. Windshield without "glazing". Interior details in cream plastic. Plastic wheels with "chrome" details simulating the rims. With suspension. Opening rumble seat lid. License plate "TF53". The nominal scale is 1:72 and the overall length is approximately 3 in. About 1.4 oz. This model possibly represents a 1937 Packard Twelve Coupe Roadster, equipped with a 7756 cm³, 175 bhp 12-cylinder (V12) engine.

This automobile, the Packard Coupe Roadster, is in my collection under the theme "American Vehicles". ●

Modelo à escala de um automóvel, o Packard Coupe Roadster, feito pela Tomica. Este exemplar é a referência F52, incluída na série "Tomica Foreign". É feito no Japão, possivelmente em 1978. Carroçaria em metal pintada em vermelho, incluíndo os pára-lamas e estribos. Pneus sobresselentes montados dos dois lados. Capota em plástico preto simulando lona. Base em metal sem pintura. Pára-brisas desprovido de "vidro". Detalhes interiores em plástico creme. Rodas em plástico com detalhes "cromados" a simular as jantes. Com suspensão. Abre a tampa do "rumble seat" (expressão americana que se refere a um assento auxiliar, fora do habitáculo, para um ou dois passageiros, aproveitando o espaço da bagageira. Em alguns contextos, maliciosamente conhecido por "banco da sogra"). Matrícula "TF53". A escala nominal é 1:72 e o comprimento total é de aproximadamente 77 mm. Cerca de 41 g. Este modelo representa possivelmente um Packard Twelve Coupe Roadster de 1937, equipado com um motor de 12 cilindros (V12) de 7756 cm³ e 175 bhp.

Este automóvel, o Packard Coupe Roadster, encontra-se na minha colecção sob o tema "Veículos Americanos". ● 


Tomica "Foreign" series

The "Foreign" series comprises many references and variations depicting non-Japanese vehicles. ● A série "Foreign" (estrangeira) compreende muitas referências e variantes retratando veículos não-japoneses.

Item

Reference

Scale

Made

Packard Coupe Roadster 

Automobile

F52 

1:72

1978–?




Versions and color variants

I don't know if this model was available in other colors. ● Desconheço se este modelo foi disponibilizado em outras cores.

 
F52 Red body, black top, cream interior.


● References

Wikipedia | "Tomica"
Wiki | "Tomica"
Wikipedia | "Packard Twelve" 

1 mm → 0.039 in
1 g → 0.035 oz 
1 kg → 2.205 lb avdp 
1 t (metric) – 2204.623 pound (lb) (avdp) 
1 kW → 1,360 hp (metric/PS)
1 kW → 1,341 hp
1 hp (metric/PS) → 0,986 hp
1 km → 0,621 mile (international)
1 l → 0.264 US gallon


● For a long time one of the most prestigious American makes, Packard is now almost unknown. This is a good occasion to find out about its remarkable legacy to automotive history here, on this video retrieved from King Rose Archives.





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