1957 Ford Thunderbird Friction Car Dealer Promo in Original Box Vintage AMT for Sale

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1957 Ford Thunderbird Friction Car Dealer Promo in Original Box Vintage AMT For Sale

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1957 Ford Thunderbird Friction Car Dealer Promo in Original Box Vintage AMT:
$29.99

This was a promotional Free Gift from Ford

A.M.T. Inc., formerly known asAluminum Model Toys, was an American brand specializing in scale model vehicles. The company was founded inTroy, Michigan, in1948byWest Gallogly Sr.Initially, they produced1:25 scale plastic automobile dealer promotional model carsandfriction motor models. They were also pioneers in creating theannual 3-in-1 model kits, which allowed builders to construct stock, custom, or hot-rod versions of the same model.

Here are some key points about A.M.T. Inc.:

Early Beginnings:
- A.M.T. started by producing cast aluminum promotional models exclusively forFord Motor Companydealerships.
- Their first model was a1947–1948 Ford Fordor sedanmade of cast aluminum and painted with official Ford colors.
- Later, they transitioned to injection-molded plastic models, and the company name was quietly changed toAMTto deemphasize the word “aluminum.”
- These promotional models often featuredwind-up motorsand metal chassis with chrome-plated bumpers.