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Anyone who grew up in the USA during the 1950s or 60s is sure to recognize this type of vehicle which populated American streets until the 1970s, especially on the West Coast. Today you still might see one of these beautifully engineered eye-catchers on a city street in your town, but most are only found at “Cavalcade of Custom Car Shows” or seen in the movies. In recent years, “kit cars” have been introduced to replicate these vehicles for those individuals who want to own and drive one.This 1923 Ford T-Bucket Black Roadster Diecast 1:18 replica by model creator Yat Ming is a fabulous tribute to a truly iconic American hybrid, the "street rod,” a term coined to denote a vehicle manufactured prior to 1949, often with a more reliable late model drive train. The "street rod" is a sub-class of a group of vehicles termed "hot rods." (*) 1:18 is a traditional scale for die cast replicas and means 18 units (such as inches or centimeters) on the original is represented by one unit on the model. The 1:18th size allows the model’s creator to add more of the numerous details found on the full size car than could possibly fit into a smaller scale model. This T-Bucket replica is available in black, red, silver, white, green, and a black version with red and yellow flames on both sides of the car. The red and green versions have the traditional soft T Bucket “canvas” top.My replica has a convertible top, but it is stored in the “down position” in the car’s pick up bed. The pick-up bed’s top is removable but when removing it remember to use cotton gloves to protect the model’s painted surfaces. The model also features one or more of the following classic "customizing" bodywork techniques which were invented in the 1940s and 50s and probably used on the real car: removal of the original running boards; ("channeling") lowering the car's body over the frame by removing the car's floor and refastening it higher inside the body in order to reduce the car's overall height or ("tunneling") dropping the body over the frame and lowering the body but not lowering the frame rails - you tunnel the frame rails inside the body; ("lowering") removing a section of the front or rear suspension springs; ("sectioning") removing a horizontal section from the car's body, lowering the top half onto the bottom half, and welding the result back together in order to reduce the overall height of the bodywork of the car. Other customizing techniques used to streamline the car's appearance might include: ("shaving") removing door handles; ("nosing") removing hood trim; and ("decking") removing trunk or "deck" trim. A push or pull type solenoid would then have been attached to the locking mechanism of the doors, trunk and hood by a rod or cable to open them remotely. In addition, this replica has the original headlights; molybdenum frame members; dropped front axle; wish-bone suspension and steering; drag link; rear suspension; axles; transmission; driveline; and rear differential - all chromed. The replica also has motorcycle front tires and rims and special magnesium rims on oversized tread rear tires for better traction.The engine probably represents a small CID block Ford, Chevy, or Olds whose performance would have been enhanced by performing a variety of machinery alterations to the combustion chambers and maybe changing the cam and carburetor to increase horsepower. The engine is completely and correctly wired and plumbed with either 3 chromed Holley or Stromberg 97 carburetors ("double-pumpers") on a chromed manifold. Chrome valve covers; generator and oil pump; black rubber radiator hose; black fan belt; chrome radiator cover with brass insert; and chrome exhaust headers complete the engine detailing. The red colored engine block compliments the chromed parts very well. The interior sports rolled and pleated black naugahyde upholstery; properly decaled dashboard gauges; chromed 4-speed transmission shifter; brake, clutch and accelerator pedals; wooden rimmed steering wheel with chromed insert; and a chromed and workable double front windshield with supports. A black bulb "ahooga" horn with chrome trumpet on the driver's side adds a bit of whimsy. The piece de resistance is a tasteful gold pin stripping job which beautifully accents the car's black lacquer painted body panels.My replica of Ming's 1923 T-Bucket does have some issues, but then again I am a purist. The factory "chrome" covering on the windshield frame’s left top side is slightly scratched allowing some of the black plastic beneath to show through. I did not try to fix this imperfection because my many years of model car building showed me that no manufacture's "silver" model paint will come close to replicating the shine of factory applied “chrome" on these models and will only enhance the problem. The best fix here is to do nothing. The motorcycle tire's front wheel wire rims are an accurate option on this "customized" replica. However, instead of using these wire rims again on the rear wheels, it would have been better if Yat Ming had used the model equivalent of American Racing's or Cragar's classic 5 spoke chromed magnesium rims commonly seen on the rear tires of this roadster. The mags would have provided a nice and appropriate contrast to the front wheel wire rims, but are probably only missed by purists like me. The least realistic modeling on this replica is where spark plug wires are threaded between the chromed exhaust headers. In the real car there would be some type of “hold - off” shields installed so heat from the pipes would not melt the outer covering on the plug wires and cause a short and a fire issue. Another nice touch would have been a "car club plaque" hanging from chains underneath the Ford's pick-up bed. In spite of the omissions and one imperfection Yat Ming's 1923 T-Bucket Roadster is a stellar model and a worthy addition to anyone's "oldies.”This model comes boxed, and surrounded by a rigid plastic framework so Amazon’s page gives this model's measurements as 13"L x 6"W x 6"H. When the model is carefully removed from the thick plastic framework (by 2 screws) the actual 1:18 scale model measures 8" L x 4 ½" W x 3 ½" H with the windshield completely raised. Anyone who desires a free-standing model can therefore buy Amazon's 2380 Collectors ShowCase Plastic Display Case for 1:18 scale die cast car models and the case will accept the model in the raised window frame configurationFor those who wish to build their own 1923 T Bucket model Revell/Monogram’s “Big T” 2-1 (1:18 scale), Revell’s Ed “Big Daddy” Roth’s (1:25 scale) “Tweedy Pie” and “The Outlaw” 1923 Roadster kits are available from Amazon or elsewhereAmazon recommends this “toy” for ages 8-12, but to be perfectly honest THIS IS NOT A CHILDREN'S TOY because a replica like this will not withstand being "played with" for very long. Yes, the wheels roll; the doors, trunk and hood open; and other things may move. But this is due to the model-maker's talent for creating realism, and primarily aimed toward the "collector." Also, despite being made of die cast metal with some plastic parts, this replica is fragile. Little hands will quickly find and destroy the chromed exhaust pipes, workable double front wind- shield and supports, as well as the "ahooga" horn thereby creating SAFETY HAZARDS.If you want this T-Bucket replica for yourself buy the 1:18 car case I recommend above as well. Then place the replica into the case, high up and out of the hands of the younger set and pets. For your child, search Amazon for an age appropriate USA made "Green Toys" brand Dump Truck or another of their vehicles (recycled from 100% plastic milk containers) with which your child can "play." Even better for the same money as the Yat Ming replica buy your child a Tonka Retro Classic Steel Mighty Dump Truck from Amazon. My three sons gave theirs a real work-out and the truck is still going strong for my grandchildren.(*The term "hot rod" has a lot of overlap in meaning. If interested, Google "hot rod," "custom car," and "street rod") or check Wikipedia. For hot rod terms and nomenclature, Google “hotrodsandclassics.”)

packaged in very nice display box, great looking model

Gift for my dad and he loves it, he put it in his display case

It is really great !!!