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Designed for the model railroader seeking attractive models at a great price, this newest line of 1968 and 1970 Masterpiece Automotive Replicas feature the same high-precision tooling and craftsmanship found on our premium models. Distributed exclusively by Atlas, they are expected to arrive in January 2008.
Included in this Main Street first run is the 1968 Plymouth Fury Sedan, often utilized as a Sheriff’s Department vehicle, and the 1970 Ford Custom Sedan, a well-known police car. “Out to win you over” was the theme of Fury advertisements at the time for this vehicle, which came in 27 versions.
In addition to its law enforcement work, the Ford was a ubiquitous family car, fleet car, taxi and public service vehicle. Some might recall commercials calling it, “The Going Thing.” Americans bought 850,335 full-size Fords in 1970, including 42,849 Custom 4-door sedans. Ford introduced the first police package in 1950 and has sold more police cars than any other American brand. Police forces had the option of getting a special engine for high-speed pursuits.
See and learn more about them here.
NEW HO Masterpiece Automotive Replicas
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The popular line of Atlas’ first HO Masterpiece Automotive Replicas has also been expanded. Four styles were originally offered in three versions each last year. For 2008, there are five new versions of the Austro Daimler, and one new version of the walk-in van. These exquisitely decorated vehicles in prototypical paint colors (where applicable) have collector’s quality detail.
Estimated for January 2008 delivery, each includes a clear plastic display case (except for the walk-in vans). New Austro Daimlers include a 1923 6/17, and a 1929 22/70, both offered in “top up” and “top down” styles. The unique 1911 Austro Daimler 8/16 Austrian Imperial Staff Car is also included, as is one new walk-in van, decorated in black and emblazoned with the words, “Metropolitan Police Special Operations.”
Built from 1927 to 1931, the ADR series was one of the last Austro-Daimlers influenced by Ferdinand Porsche. The car was designed by Karl Rabe, Porsche's protégé at Austro Daimler. The 1923 Austro Daimler 6/17 was Ferdinand Porsche's first postwar Austro Daimler and was first shown at the 1920 Brussels Auto Show.
The Austro Daimler 8/16 Imperial Staff Car was originally built for Austrian Emperor Franz Josef with an extra-tall passenger compartment to allow the Emperor to enter without stooping; even while wearing his military helmet! This car also carried Austrian nobles and visiting foreign dignitaries.
The Walk-in Van, the first true HO scale ready-to-run model of the ubiquitous modern American van, is perfect for eras from the late 1960s to today. Our first run included an undecorated version, as well as bakery and linen service versions.
Photos and more about the fascinating history of these vehicles are
available at here.
HO & N 1978 Ford Fairmont Sedans
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Introduced in 1978 and sold through 1983, the Ford Fairmont replaced the Ford Maverick and served as the foundation for other models such as the Thunderbird, the1981-82 American Ford Granada and the 1979-2004 Mustang.
Atlas first introduced these popular vehicles in December 2006. At press time, some from the first run were still available. This second run, scheduled to arrive in March 2008, features the prototypical new colors of Crème, Dark Jade Metallic, Medium Chestnut, Polar White and Russet Metallic. Park them in front of our garage kits, on the streets of your layout, or, for layouts based in late 1977.
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HO & N Ford® 1997 F-150 Pick-Up Trucks
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Back by popular demand with new paint schemes, Atlas' HO & N Scale Ford F-150 Pickup Truck with railroad Maintenance of Way paint schemes will enhance your layout with the realistic detailing to thrill both operators and observers! A new run was announced in August 2007, slated for holiday delivery.
In HO, six new paint schemes add to the ten originally offered. There are two cars per package in N Scale, where six new paint schemes join the original six. Features include silver painted bumpers and plastic head and brake lamp covers. More details and photos are available here.
Atlas HO & N 1978 Ford Fairmont Station Wagon
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Before SUVs, the versatile station wagon was the choice of families, sports teams and those hauling larger loads than could fit in a car trunk.
Announced as all-new models in August 2007, they are the perfect addition for any layout depicting the late 70s onward. Available in undecorated units and five prototypical colors, these Fairmonts feature side view mirrors, head and tail light glazing, interior detail, simulated rubber tires and undercarriage detail. Replicas down to their finest details, exterior paints and interior colors even match Ford® Fairmont offerings for 1978 models! (In N Scale, there are two cars per unit.)
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