Monogram 1/8 The Big Rod Custom Ford T Bucket Show Go Roadster, PC85-1098

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Monogram 1/8 The Big Rod Custom Ford T Bucket Show Go Roadster, PC85-1098 plastic model kit

1/8 PC85-1098 Monogram The Big Rod Custom Ford T Bucket Show Go Roadster

Plastic Model Kit,   Box Condition: Good-

Rare, original issue from 1963 and in one-owner, never started condition. In the early 1960s Monogram invested in a series of huge 1/8 scale models with extraordinary detail and working features. The complete line consisted of the Big 'T' Street/Rod, Big Drag Competition Roadster, Big Rod Show/Go Roadster (this kit), Big Tub Custom Phaeton and this Big Deuce '32 Ford Roadster. The Big T molds alone cost over $100,000 to produce - an absolute fortune at the time. The design work alone for the molds was $40,000. The total cost of the complete 1/8 scale project was over $1,000,000 - in 1963 money. The result was nearly flawless, large American automotive models that has never been equaled to this day. The Big Rod has 192 precision parts from numerous standard automobiles and custom parts. Features rolling chassis build up like the actual automobile, complete suspension, driveline and unique exhaust system, custom radius rods, dropped front end, tubular front axle, detailed brake backing plates, suicide spring perch, working steering with all linkage, highly detailed engine with 6 carburetors, finned valve covers, clear fuel lines, rubber hoses and all ignition wires, winged Moto-Meter, complete interior with simulated upholstery, bench seat, Cadillac steering wheel,, floor shift, Stewart-Warner Instruments, overhand pedals, real cloth seat belts with chrome buckles, optional position convertible top, windshield supports, plated oval gas tank with platform, Halibrand Quick-Change Rear End, highly realistic white wall slicks and tires, mag racing wheels and much more. Even includes exhibition accessories including easel with printed display poster for this car, two jack stands, a full chrome tool set, three flares, first aid kit and trophy. The box is complete but has wear as shown. Inside the kit almost factory-new. It has never been started. It has been inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. All the original factory cardboard display material and even the original chrome packing material is present- the lower tissue and all the clear 'separator' sections used between each part tree. The model is molded in the correct colors - high gloss yellow, clear, black, ivory, chrome plate and with rubber whitewall tires. The yello plastic is brilliant, glossy and deep...it looks like paint, but it is not. There are 6 big trees of chrome parts; 5 of them are in 'near mint' condition. The top tree chrome is 'very good++' as there is light spotting (luckily, this is the brake drum tree). Even includes the Big Rod Guarantee sheet shown at the right. Instructions are in superb "excellent++" condition and the decals are flat, intact and graded 'very good++.'

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