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The
4th in
the
ubiquitous
and
quite
arresting
"History
of the
BUDWEISER
DELIVERY
TRUCK" series has just now been released. The '33 International
A-5 Stake Body is a handsome, somewhat "outdated" looking (for
1933), workhorse that really hammers "home" the rather
accelerated metamorphosis of the American Medium Duty
Hauler... Just get one and park it between the '31 Ford
Sedan-Delivery and '38 GMC Stake (both Bud trucks) and the
montage becomes boldly, and beguilingly evident! The International
and the GMC are peculiar both in body style and marque to the
BUDWEISER SERIES; they do not appear in any other salt, beer,
milk, soup, etc. line.
As a replica, on its own, the
INTERNATIONAL can hold its
own with the best of them! I'm
amazed at the detail DM always
seems to uncover and include in
their products...especially the truck
lines! This one is no exception!
From the wooden stakes (complete
with tiny chrome bolt heads) to the removable seat cushion (the
battery and the gas tank are located underneath) and the opening
windshield, this INTERNATIONAL A-5 reflects careful planning
and assembly with DM's sometimes mind-blowing attention to
detail. The model is colorful, accurate, tight, and a delight to the
eye. The finish is smooth, glossy, very bold in true BUDWEISER
format. (5/13/98)
(06/29/1998)
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