Showing posts with label Great Depression. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Great Depression. Show all posts

Monday, February 25, 2019

1930's Classic from Auto World Available for Pre-Order!

Known by many different names throughout the years, the Peerless Company of Cleveland, Ohio, was truly a jack of all trades. The beginning of the 20th century brought them great success after their transition out of the bike business and into car production.


Some of the most advanced, luxurious vehicles available to Americans at the time were produced by Peerless.
#252 - 1/18 Scale - March Arrival
1931 Peerless Master 8 Sedan in Black and Silver

Shifting gears again during the Great Depression, the production plant released less than 1,500 cars in its final year before fully committing to a new identity as a beer brewery for the Canadian brand Carling. Luckily, the 1931 Peerless Master 8 rolled out to buyers a few years before the Peerless Company stopped producing automobiles entirely.

 In this beautiful 1/18 scale Auto World reproduction, the hood swings up to show off engine details. In
addition, the accurate interior can be admired due to the model's functional "suicide" doors.

There are fewer than 500 Peerless Motor cars still known to exist, with less than a dozen from 1931. With such scarcity, it's no wonder why Auto World chose to recreate this classic 1931 Peerless Master 8 for collectors to enjoy.

#252 - 1/18 Scale - March Arrival
1931 Peerless Master 8 Sedan in Black and Silver
Pre-order your favorite classics at 3000toys.com today!

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Just Announced: 2013 Wings of Texaco!

The NEXT Wings of Texaco has been announced and will be the 1935 Spartan Executive 7W T68.  This plane was a well-known aircraft that premiered during the middle of the Great Depression.  It was designed for comfort for the wealthy, including arm rests, ash trays, cabin heaters, ventilators, deep cushions and large windows.

This is the sixth of seven Spartan planes employed in the Texaco Fleet. Texaco purchased it in 1950. An earlier version, the T51, was also used by Texaco and is #14 in this series.

The model has a lot of great features that you will enjoy, including:
  • The body of the airplane is diecast metal.
  • It has a 12" wingspan and movable flaps. 
  • It also features a locking coin bank with key.
  • You can display it in flight with its custom display stand.

These models will arrive this Fall, so make sure and get your pre-orders in today!!!

#CP7078 - 1/39 Scale - September / October Arrival
Wings of Texaco Airplane Series #21 (2013) Regular Edition 
1935 Spartan Executive 7W T68 Anniversary Edition 


#CP7079 - 1/39 Scale - September / October Arrival
Wings of Texaco Airplane Series #21 (2013) 
1935 Spartan Executive 7W T68 - Special Edition in Red