This listing is for a NEW Corgi Military Vehicles US 50202 M35 2.5 Ton Cargo Truck , Unsung Heroes Vietnam Series IV Die-cast Model. This model was heavily weathered (dirty) / battle scarred by the manufacturer to make the model looks realistic. A limited edition and a commemorative of the men and machines of the Vietnam War. This is a limited edition series with only 1,700 pieces distributed worldwide. Both left and right outer mirrors are included along with a limited edition card & booklet telling the story of the driver.
Scale: 1/50 Length: 5.75" Width: 2.0"
Note:
The outer box has some shop wares and small tears at the opening flaps, clear cover turned yellow due to long time storage. Model used for photos of this listing belonged to my collection.
Many of the early gun
trucks were based on 2.5 ton trucks. Early on the 5 ton truck was found
better suited for this role. This model features unique armor plating
sheets attached to the sides and rear of the bed. It retains its ring
mount .50 caliber machine gun on the passenger side of the roof.
Designed for the US
Army in 1949 by the REO Motor Car Company, the M35 "Deuce and a Half"
first entered service in the early 1950s. This 2 ½ ton vehicle is rated
to carry 5,000 lbs cross-country and up to 10,000 lbs on paved roads,
but has been known to carry much more, in some cases up to twice what it
is rated for. No longer used just by the Army, today M35s serve all
branches of the US military as well as in many other nations. Variants
include cargo trucks, tank trucks, wrecker and tractor variants as well
as van, construction and gun variants.