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Bring authentic vintage Americana to your HO scale layout with Classic Metal Works' exceptional die-cast vehicle collection. This lineup features meticulously detailed 1940s-1970s era American trucks, delivery vehicles, semi-trailers, buses, and automobiles with authentic period liveries including Coca-Cola, Gulf Oil, Texaco, Phillips 66, General Electric, and many more iconic brands. Each ready-to-run model showcases precision die-cast metal construction, factory-applied paint and graphics, authentic chrome details, and realistic proportions that capture the golden age of American commerce and transportation.
Classic Metal Works (a division of Athearn) has earned a distinguished reputation for producing museum-quality die-cast vehicles that bring the character and charm of mid-century America to HO scale model railroad layouts. Specializing in 1940s through 1970s era commercial vehicles, delivery trucks, and automobiles, Classic Metal Works captures the essence of vintage Americana with exceptional attention to period-correct details, authentic corporate liveries, and superior die-cast metal construction that ensures durability and realistic weight.
The collection features an impressive array of period delivery vehicles that populated American streets during the golden age of commerce. Chevrolet models span from 1941-1946 pickups and bottle trucks to 1955 stakebed and tow trucks, each wearing authentic liveries from companies like Kool-Aid, Red Crown Gas, Conoco, and Union 76. Ford trucks include 1954 bottle trucks in Coca-Cola livery, 1960 tank trucks for Gulf Oil, and various stakebed configurations for Chevron and Phillips 66. International Harvester R-190 flatbed trucks carry period-appropriate loads including drums and vintage product crates, adding operational realism to industrial scenes.
Classic Metal Works offers complete tractor-trailer combinations that bring long-haul trucking operations to your layout. The 1946 Chevrolet semi with Liberty Truck trailer, 1941-1946 Chevrolet tractor with covered wagon trailer in U.S. Steel livery, and 1960 Ford tractors paired with tanker trailers for Gulf Oil and Texaco represent the backbone of American freight transportation. White WC22 tractors appear in multiple configurations including Coca-Cola, Ford Express, and Peoples Beer liveries, showcasing the diversity of commercial hauling operations. These complete sets add impressive visual impact to highway scenes and industrial sidings.
The collection includes classic American automobiles that populated residential streets and highways. The 1959 Ford Fairlane captures late-1950s styling in authentic two-tone color schemes, while the 1974-1975 Buick Estate Station Wagon represents the pinnacle of American family transportation with its distinctive woodgrain paneling and generous proportions. A 1974 Buick Estate in taxi livery adds urban character, perfect for downtown street scenes and hotel zones. These passenger vehicles bring life and variety to residential neighborhoods and commercial districts.
GMC Transit Buses in authentic Miami and New Jersey liveries represent the public transportation systems that moved millions of Americans during the mid-century era. These detailed models feature period-correct paint schemes, route signage areas, and authentic proportions that make them perfect for urban and suburban layout scenes. The buses add operational interest and help establish the time period and geographic character of your model railroad.
Beyond standard vehicles, the collection includes unique items like the Metro Truck in Local Express livery for package delivery operations, 1960 Ford box trucks for General Electric, and vintage billboards including 1960s-era Coca-Cola and Planter's advertisements. These specialty items add authentic period atmosphere and help create convincing commercial and industrial scenes that capture the visual character of mid-century America.
Every Classic Metal Works vehicle features precision die-cast metal construction for realistic weight and durability, factory-applied paint with authentic corporate colors and graphics, separately applied chrome details including bumpers, grilles, and trim, glazed windows with interior detail where appropriate, and authentic tire and wheel designs. The ready-to-run models require no assembly and are immediately ready for display or layout operation, making them perfect for modelers who appreciate quality without the complexity of kit building.
Complement your Classic Metal Works vehicles with scenery from our HO Scale Atlas Scenery, HO Scale Tichy Scenery, and HO Scale Banta Modelworks Scenery collections for complete street scenes. For additional scale options, explore N Scale Classic Metal Works vehicles. Browse our comprehensive HO Scale Bachmann Scenery collection for buildings and accessories to create authentic period settings.
Whether you're modeling the 1940s wartime era, the prosperous 1950s, or the colorful 1960s-1970s, Classic Metal Works die-cast vehicles deliver authentic period atmosphere, exceptional quality, and nostalgic charm that brings your HO scale layout to life.