Artitec Ford Model A Hot Rod Black 387.530 HO Scale

Ford Model A Hot Rod, Black (387.530)

$44.95
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Artitec Ford Model A Hot Rod Black 387.530 HO Scale
  • Artitec Ford Model A Hot Rod Black 387.530 HO Scale
  • Artitec Ford Model A Hot Rod Black 387.530 HO Scale
  • Artitec Ford Model A Hot Rod Black 387.530 HO Scale
  • Artitec Ford Model A Hot Rod Black 387.530 HO Scale
Ford Model A Hot Rod, Black (387.530)

Ford Model A Hot Rod, Black (387.530)

$44.95
$44.95
Model Details
Manufacturer Artitec
Article Number 387.530
Product Release Year 2023
Scale 1:87 HO Scale
Build Type Ready-Made
Dimensions L: 1.5 in · W: 0.7 in · H: 0.7 in
Vehicle Details
Country United States
Civilian Segment Passenger Cars
Time Periods 1940s , 1950s
Vehicle Make Ford
Vehicle Type Hot Rod
Vehicle Family Model A
Paint Scheme Black
Collector model. Not a toy. Recommended for ages 18+
Model Overview

This ready-made Artitec model reproduces a customized Ford Model A hot rod in a black finish with contrasting red wheels and whitewall tires. The vehicle features an open passenger compartment, lowered windshield, exposed engine, shortened front bodywork, and stripped-down appearance associated with traditional American hot rods.

The model also recreates the upright radiator grille, visible engine block, intake components, exhaust pipes, front suspension, headlights, tan seating, rear deck, and number 8 racing markings. Fine mechanical details, subtly aged surfaces, and carefully reproduced trim give the car a convincing mid-century competition and street-racing appearance.

  • Ready-Made 1:87 HO scale Artitec model
  • Customized Ford Model A hot rod
  • Open passenger compartment with tan seating
  • Exposed engine with detailed intake and exhaust components
  • Black body with contrasting red wheels and whitewall tires
  • Number 8 racing markings on both doors
  • Detailed radiator grille, headlights, windshield, suspension, and rear deck
  • Individually hand-painted with subtle weathering
  • Ideal for 1940s and 1950s racing, garage, roadside, and classic-car HO-scale scenes
Vehicle History

The Ford Model A was introduced for the 1928 model year and remained in production through 1931. Its simple construction, broad availability, and adaptable body and chassis made it a popular foundation for later customization.

American hot rodding developed around modified production cars used for street driving and speed trials. Ford Model A bodies were frequently combined with exposed engines, reduced bodywork, altered suspension, and other performance-oriented modifications. Hot rodders had been gathering at Southern California dry lakes since the 1930s, while the movement expanded substantially during the late 1940s and 1950s.

The model’s exposed engine, open body, whitewall tires, contrasting wheels, and racing number reflect the traditional appearance of early postwar American hot rods.
About Artitec Ready-Made Models

Artitec's Ready-Made models are handcrafted from high-quality resin and produced in limited runs. Each model is expertly preassembled, hand-painted, and often subtly weathered to recreate the appearance of a real vehicle in use. Because every model is finished by hand, small variations may occur, making each piece unique.

Artitec uses vacuum-cast resin to reproduce exceptionally fine, true-to-scale details that can be difficult to achieve with conventional manufacturing methods. Etched-brass parts are added where appropriate to capture delicate components and further enhance realism.

Each model is assembled, painted, and weathered by skilled specialists—a process requiring considerable time, precision, and experience. Artitec Ready-Made models are ideal for collectors seeking exceptional detail and realism without the time and effort required to build and finish a model kit.