Franklin Mint / 1933 Ford V-8 Tudor Police Car w/Trailer / 1:24th Scale
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"Calling all Cars! Calling
all Cars!"
Your ticket to police excitement can be heard through the roar of the siren as
this 1933 Ford Tudor police car races through Chicago in pursuit of mob bosses
and scofflaws. Feel the gangster danger, the ratt-a-tatt of the Tommy Gun and
the sound of victory as the long arm of the law prevails and calm is restored.
Your 1933 Ford Tudor police car comes complete with a loaded service trailer
with period-correct accessories and vintage signage.
In the 1930s, the police had a formidable job. Due in part to Prohibition,
organized crime was rampant in many U.S. cities. Chicago was the home or
operating base for much of this illegal activity. The Chicago police had to
contend with the mob syndicate and infamous personalities like Al Capone and
John Dillinger, who operated illegal liquor stills and breweries. Daily bank
robberies were not unusual.
Police raids were commonplace and many times the mob was better armed than the
good guys. One key element toward the success of the police back then - and
today - was their vehicles. The police had to "fight fire with fire." They
needed a chase car that was, at the very least, as fast and reliable as the
mobsters' cars. Since the 1933 Ford Deluxe V-8 was the get-away car of choice
for many crime bosses, law enforcement incorporated the same vehicle into their
stable. Among the fans of the Ford was 1933 "Public Enemy Number One," John
Dillinger. He once wrote Henry Ford an unsolicited testimonial, praising the
performance and styling of his own "hot" '33 Deluxe. As such, there was no
better police chase vehicle than the 1933 Ford Deluxe V-8. The thick steel on
the doors served to slow the barrage of bullets from ensuing machine gun
battles, the 221 cubic inch V-8 engine with aluminum heads gave the needed
horsepower to carry reinforcements and ammunition to the scene. With a top speed
of 78 mph, the ’33 Ford Deluxe V-8 police cars leveled the playing field.
The Franklin Mint is pleased to offer this 1:24 scale die-cast tribute to the
law enforcement vehicle of times past. Our Chicago "mob squad" automobile comes
fully equipped to handle the most ruthless of gangsters and mob bosses. Not only
does it faithfully replicate the most coveted crime-fighting cruiser of the day,
it also comes with a fully stocked arsenal in tow with the era-correct police
trailer.
Technical Specifications
Engine: 90-Degree V-Eight
Displacement: 221 Cubic Inches
Compression Ratio: 6.3:1
Horsepower: 75 @ 3800 RPM
Transmission: Sliding Gear / Floor Shifter; 3 Forward / 1 Reverse Brakes: Mechanical internal expanding
Wheelbase: 112 inches
Operating Features:
Doors: As on the real car, the front doors are hinged at the rear and swing backward.
Steering: The front wheels can be positioned for display.
Seats: The front seats are designed to fold forward.
Hood: The hood opens to an approximate 90-degree angle.
Wheels: The wheels on your model are designed to roll.
Hitch: The trailer may then be swung in either direction for display.
Trailer Lid: The trailer lid is hinged and can be opened and closed.
Drop Door: The trailer has been engineered with a drop door that hinges downward.
Part #: F680
Condition:
Price: $0.00
Status: Out of Stock
