~*~* PLEASE NOTE ~*~*

This is a "Pre-Production Model" This car was made to approve the color combinations of exterior & interior colors prior to the production run.

From "Hwy. 61 / Diecast Promotions", used to proof the colors, graphics placement, fit & finish prior to going into manufacturing...!

*** NOTE: THE 2-TONE TAN INTERIOR, CARPET, DOOR PANELS, DASH AND REAR PACKAGE TRAY..! The production cars were changed to the 2-Tone black & white interior. ((SEE THE TOP PHOTO OF THE PRODUCTION CAR & THIS SAMPLE CAR)) ALSO: see the other photos of the Production Cars black & white interior to compare with the Sample Cars 2-tone tan interior.

*** NOTE: The BLACK WALL SPARE TIRE...the production car had the matching White Wall Spare Tire.

*** Note: The blank license plates as this model was made before the "Nebraska State, 2-6079 " license plates were assigned to this model.

*** ALSO NOTE: The hand written stock number tag on the trunk.

This collectible Comes with CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY..!

I purchased this sample car directly from Fred Ertl III.

The car is in excellent condition..!

This sample car came without a box.

The car you see in these photos is the car we will ship out. We will pack very carefully.

ONLY ONE AVAILABLE...Sold As Is.

** PLEASE CALL: 507-437-3663...prior to ordering if you have any questions or would like more info on this car.

This is a Rare Factory Sample Car..!

I will be periodically adding these Sample Cars to the web site in the "** Factory Sample * Prototype Cars **" section located on the left margin under the "Special Interest" tab.

--------------------- Production Car Stats -------------------------------

Opening hood with correct scissors style hinges, doors open on real aspect type hinges & opening trunk, steerable front wheels, working front & rear suspension, drive shaft rotates with rear wheels, even the little hidden gas door under the left rear tail light flips open...!

371 C.I. Super 88 Rocket V-8, automatic trans., dual exhaust, detailed engine with wiring, plug wires & hoses, detailed interior, carpet, operable visors, sliding front seat with seat back, detailed trunk with spackle painted trunk & spare tire, full wheel covers with wide white walls...VERY DETAILED..!

Very cool 50's cruiser..!

Great detail, plus all of the cool working features from The "ORIGINAL" Hwy. 61 CARS.!