BBurago – 1941 Willys Coupe
Scale model of an automobile in the "hot rod" style, the 1941 Willys Coupe, made by BBurago. This example is reference 18-59019 ¹, included in the "1/64" series. It is made in China, possibly in 2015. Metal body painted in metallic blue. Black plastic base. Glazing represented in transparent plastic with molded details in the windshield. Plastic wheels with the rims painted in metallic gray. No suspension. The nominal scale seems to be around 1:55 and the overall length is approximately 3.1 in. About 1.6 oz. This model represents an automobile in the "hot rod" style, the 1941 Willys Coupe, based on the 1941 Willys Americar coupe.
The 1941–1942 Willys Americar is a low-cost, economical car with a power output of 60 hp from the 2199 cm³ in-line four-cylinder "Go-Devil" engine. Nothing exciting, but its modern appearance and affordable price guarantee a reasonable sales success until production is interrupted by the outbreak of World War II. After contributing to the production of the iconic military "jeep", especially with its MB model (from "Military" model "B"), Willys opts in the post-war period to provide the American public with a civilian version, the CJ (from "Civilian Jeep"), setting aside the evolution of the Americar. Abandoned by the manufacturer, but adopted by several trends of "hot rodding", modified and muscled until insanity, the Willys Americar ends up becoming, ironically, one of the icons of the American automobile culture. Given the limited number of original surviving cars, it has been possible for some years to acquire excellent quality replicas with fiberglass bodies and chassis for all tastes – including, of course, high-performance combinations. It is quite possible that this BBurago model is based on one of those vibrant examples. This automobile, the 1941 Willys Coupe, is in my collection under the themes "American Vehicles" and "Muscle Cars & Hot Rods" ●
Modelo à escala de um automóvel em estilo "hot rod", o 1941 Willys Coupe, feito pela BBurago. Este exemplar é a referência 18-59019 ¹, incluída na série "1/64". É feito na China, possivelmente em 2015. Carroçaria em metal pintada em azul metalizado. Base em plástico preto. Vidros representados em plástico transparente com detalhes moldados no pára-brisas. Detalhes interiores em plástico preto. Rodas em plástico com jantes pintadas em cinzento metalizado. Sem suspensão. A escala nominal parece ser à volta de 1:55 e o comprimento total é de aproximadamente 78 mm. Cerca de 44 g. Este modelo representa um automóvel em estilo "hot rod", o 1941 Willys Coupe, baseado no Willys Americar coupe de 1941.
¹ 18-59019 on the catalogs, 11324 on the base.
The "1/64" series comprises an interesting variety of automobiles, with an emphasis on custom or high-performance models. ● A série "1/64" compreende uma interessante variedade de automóveis, com ênfase em modelos personalizados ou de elevado desempenho.
Item |
Reference |
Scale |
Made |
1941
Willys Coupe Hot
Rod |
18-59019 [1] |
[1:55] |
2013–15 |
Versions and color variants
At least two color variants, purple and light blue. Corrections or additions to the previously described are welcome. ● Pelo menos duas variantes de cor, púrpura e azul claro. Correcções ou adições ao previamente descrito são bem-vindas.
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