1 eighteen Scale Cars - What They Were Like When They Just Happened

1 eighteen Scale Cars - What They Were Like When They Just Happened

There is a group of cars that are the 1st production scale.1 18 scale cars Their popularity has lasted longer than anyone could have imagined. They can be found everywhere in the world from private collections to public display. One of the reasons for their fame is their low price, which makes them affordable for every collector and makes them one of the most sought after collector's items. One reason that they have retained their status for so long is because they look great and run great, and that is a combination you just can't find in other models.

The original manufacturer, Ford, started making the 1st series of 18-scale model cars in January of 1953 at the request of William Johnson, who wanted a sportier vehicle.1 18 scale cars 1 18 scale cars He wanted a vehicle that was lighter weight so he could make it faster, something to replace the Mercury Grand Marquis, which was so popular at the time. Ford's response was, "send me your best car". They sent one hundred cars to Johnson and they were turned into the Ford Focus, the first convertible car and the foundation for the stylish Ford Mustang, which followed.

Since then there have been more than twenty-five revisions to the Ford Focus and all twenty-six models have been made available as collectors' editions.1 18 scale cars 1 18 scale cars One interesting fact about the Ford Focus is that the company used two different scales when making them. One scale was for roadsters and another for coupes. It took Ford a long time to make the transition, but eventually the change was made and all cars received an automatic transmission.

All Ford Focus' came with the standard hood scoop, but some models came with a full moon roof.1 18 scale cars There was also a V-tech style hood that dropped down at the end of the car. One interesting factoid about Ford is that it was the only automaker that never made a sports car, only mid-sized family cars. When it did produce a sports model, it was called the Mercury Marauder.

All Ford Focus' was built by Ford's small car division and it was one of the smallest production divisions in the automaker. That means that there were plenty of opportunities to design fine detailing and to customize the models. One thing that was consistent in all the models was the use of wood. The wood used was dark wood and everything had a Ford insignia on it, whether it was a bull bar or a wing. The car shows that at least one model was restored by a professional restoration expert.

Today you will see the same attention to detail that was paid to the production of the Ford Focus and even if you don't own one, you probably know someone who does. A new Focus is easy to spot because it always has its badges, but an older model with no badges is harder to spot. In addition, the door handles and the trim are well finished and look perfect. All the parts have been chromed and polished and the color has been specifically ordered to match the color of the interior.

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