Universal Hobbies – Ford Model T
Scale model of an automobile, the Ford Model T ¹ , made by Universal Hobbies ² . This example is reference 4660 ³ , included in the " Legend Series ". It is made in China. Metal body painted in black, black plastic top folded down. Black plastic base, comprising in a single element the fenders, running boards and a reproduction of the chassis. Transparent plastic windshield, black painted frame. Interior details in black plastic – unpainted seats, the firewall (" dashboard ") painted brown to suggest wood and the steering wheel detailed in gray and " brass ". Detailed plastic tires, black plastic spoked rims with " brass " wheel fasteners. No suspension. Nominal scale is 1:43 and overall length is approximately 3.3 in. About 1.5 oz. This model represents an automobile, a Ford Model T with "touring" bodywork, from 1912, equipped with a 4-cylinder in-line engine with 176.7 cu in and 20 hp (15 kW). Top speed was approximately 45 mph. ...