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1941 Packard Darrin One-Eighty

A beautiful replica of a 1941 One-Eighty, this 1/32 scale, die cast model features a well-equipped interior with a steering wheel and features a well-equipped interior with a steering wheel and 1/32 SCALE #R56003 $24.95 dashboard gauges; a hood that opens to reveal the car's large inline, 8-cylinder dashboard gauges; a hood that opens to reveal the car's large inline, 8-cylinder engine; plenty of simulated chrome details; an opening trunk and doors; realistically treaded, whitewall tires; authentic badging; and a display base. 6" long.

Packard Motor Cars

1946-1958 Photo Archive Patrick. Filled with rare archival images depicting Packard's nal years, this volume features Packard's 20-26 series, 5400-5600 series, and nal S7L and S8L series cars with factory and custom bodies. 128 pages, 120 B&W photographs, 10¼"x 8½", softcover. #R10677 Reg: $36.95 $26.95 1940 Ford Pickup

Painted in eye-catching cherry red, this 1/24 scale, die cast model replicating a 1940 Ford pickup features an opening hood (revealing a multi-colored engine), opening doors, realworking steering, an open style bed, and free-rolling tires. 8" long.

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1/24 SCALE #403456 $19.95

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Classic Hot Rod Cutout Metal Signs

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Handmade in the U.S. using heavygauge American steel, these classic metal signs feature vintage vehicles. Includes mounting holes. $29.95 each A: 1940 Wild Willys – 18"x 10". #409039 B: Bad Ass Gasser – 15"x 11". #406174

Newsreels of the 1950s

Between 1929 and 1967, UniversalInternational released two newsreels every week, many narrated by notable announcer

Ed Herlihy. Follow production crews as they travel the world in search of the best stories in politics, entertainment, sports, both nationally and on a global scale. B&W. $9.95 each 1951, Vol. 1 – Truman asking for national unity in the Korean con ict, the violent end of gangster Frank Costello, Ben Hogan wins the U.S. Open, and more! 1 hour. #405393 1951, Vol. 2 – The crisis in Iran as the government seizes British oil elds,

West Point is rocked by a cheating scandal, Princess Elizabeth visits Truman in Washington, and more! 1 hr. 7 min. #405385 1953 – Dwight D. Eisenhower becomes President, U.S. tests its rst atomic cannon, Truce signed in Korea, and more! 1 hr. 5 min. #405386 1955 – 100,000 dead in Moroccan uprisings, Northeast devastated by oods, Kirk Douglas presents Rock Hudson, and more! 1 hr. 25 min. #405387 1956 – Grace Kelly weds Prince Rainer of

Monaco, Dwight D. Eisenhower re-elected by a landslide, rst demonstration of guided missiles in Britain, and more! 1 hr. 10 min. #405388 1957 – Sputnik 1, New York Yankees vs.

Milwaukee Braves in the World Series, the new nation of Ghana is born, and more! 1 hr. 19 min. #405389 1958 – America launches rst satellite into orbit, King of Rock ‘n’ Roll Elvis Presley drafted into the Army, Alaska becomes the 49th State of the Union, and more! 1 hr. 16 min. #405390 1959 – Rebels rally to support Castro, Hawaii becomes 50th state, 40th birthday of the Shah of Iran, and more! 1 hr. 8 min.

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1955 Chevy Bel Air Convertible

1/18 SCALE

Nicknamed the "Hot One" in GM's ad campaign, the in GM's ad campaign, the 1955 Chevy Bel Air was 1955 Chevy Bel Air was an American icon. This 1/18 scale, die cast model 1/18 scale, die cast model features all-new styling, features all-new styling, 265 engine, poseable steer265 engine, poseable steering, accurate interior, detailed ing, accurate interior, detailed chassis, colorful paint scheme, chassis, colorful paint scheme, real rubber tires and spare tire, and opening doors and hood. real rubber tires and spare tire, and opening doors and hood. 11" long. #409215 $89.95

1957 Chevy Bel Air Kit

Perfect for a classic car layout. This 1/25 scale plastic kit replicates a 1957 Chevy Bel Air, featuring a removable hood, a Chevy 283 motor, detailed interior, colorful decals, and an accurate chassis. Assembly required. 70+ pieces. Skill level 2. 9" long. #408675 $18.95

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