1940 Ford Army Tow Truck. Golden Wheels Die Cast cat no. 9520, rather odd 1:38 scale, heavy gauge die cast metal. This 1940 Ford is marked "USA 3088" which is certainly incorrect and it also has an overseas star in a circle. The hood opens to show the Ford V8 engine in detail.

This die cast model is Brand New in the original plain white box. Measures 5.4" long by 2.4" high by 2.0" wide. Nice graphics; detailed exterior, interior, engine, and undercarriage (chrome!). There are other versions of this truck (Mobil, Police), but with the Army markings, it is EXTREMELY SCARCE!

For 1940, Ford ½-ton pickups adopted the look of that year's Standard-series cars—the first time since 1932 that trucks shared car styling. This included a vee'd grille, pointed hood, and headlights mounted into the fenders, giving these trucks a modern, classy look. Power continued to come from a choice of two flathead V-8 engines: a 136-cubic-inch 60-horsepower unit, or a 221-cid 85-hp version.

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