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Model History[]
The Custom 1936 Ford Sedan is a casting with opening doors that debuted for the Moving Parts Series (2019). It has been produced as MB1164 ever since.
The casting appears to be based on a 1935 Ford Sedan Custom that is known as one of the earliest custom hot rods. It was officially known as The So. Cal. Plating Co. Truck. Matchbox pays tribute to this iconic hot rod with the second release casting liveried with "Matchbox Chrome & Plating Service"
"The car was commissioned by Leonard K. DeBell, owner of the So Calif Plating Co. who had bought a brand new 1935 Ford phaeton. His plan was to use it as a very classy delivery truck. But to be able to do that the car had to be lengthened 12 inches to assure freshly chromed bumpers could be stalled behind the front seat cargo section. George DuVall had been employed by DeBell since 1933. He was hired to design and develop new chrome plated aftermarket parts for the company, and as part of this he had already designed and build several company pick up trucks."
More info on the inspiration can be found here.
https://www.customcarchronicle.com/early-custom-cars/socalif-plating-truck/#.X2WgrVNlD3A
Versions[]
The '36 Ford Sedan Custom has been issued in the following versions:
| Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type | Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel / Type | Toy Number(s) | Country | Notes / Variations | Photo |
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| N/A | 2019 2020 |
Moving Parts | Green | Detailed grille and window trim | Tan / Plastic | Smoke | Green | 
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FWX21 | Thailand | Base code(s): M27, M40, M47, M49 |
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| #7 | 2020 | Superfast | Metalflake Gold | Detailed grille, "Matchbox Chrome Plating" White Roof | Chrome / Plastic | Smoke | Black | 
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GKP47 | Thailand | Base code(s): N08 | 
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| #23 | 2022 | Moving Parts | Metalflake Steel Blue | Detailed Trim | Chrome / Plastic | Smoke | Black |
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HFM62 | Thailand | Base code(s): R40 | 
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