Thomas Flyer 100th Anniversary Edition (1908)

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Thomas Flyer 100th Anniversary Edition (1908) in White (1:24 scale)
- Definitive precision model of the car that won the Great Race of 1908 – just as it appeared when it crossed the finish line after 22, 000 miles on the open road. It all began in Times Square on a cold February morning in 1908. Six of the finest cars from around the world set off on a race of colossal

Dimensions. Some 22, 000 miles in all, over half of which were frozen roads, dirt paths & open fields – through Siberia, across Europe, to the finish line in Paris. & the winner: None other than the American entry – the Thomas Flyer, with Old Glory waving proudly from the back seat! Now, the greatest transcontinental racer ever can be yours on the 100th Anniversary of the Great Race that made it a legend! To bring this icon to life, the Franklin Mint engineers matched & re-created every detail of the history-making vehicle. From the hand crank that revved the four-cylinder engine to the spare tires lashed to the body. The interior is authentic, down to each foot pedal & gauge. We’ve even replicated the vintage-styled lanterns, storage box & the 45-star U.S. flag. Enhancing the appeal of this sensational model, a full array of true-to-life working features including the operable steering, hinged hood with detailed engine compartment, & even a turning starter crank! This sensational 1:24 scale model is painted by hand & custom-finished to give the grit-&-grime appearance of the battle-hardened road warrior that crossed the finish line in Paris on July 30, 1908 after a 22, 000-mile trek over the world’s most rugged terrain.