A.M.T. Inc., formerly known as Aluminum Model Toys, was an American brand specializing in scale model vehicles. The company was founded in Troy, Michigan, in 1948 by West Gallogly Sr. Initially, they produced 1:25 scale plastic automobile dealer promotional model cars and friction motor models. They were also pioneers in creating the annual 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.:

1. Early Beginnings:

   • A.M.T. started by producing cast aluminum promotional models exclusively for Ford Motor Company dealerships.
   • Their first model was a 1947–1948 Ford Fordor sedan made of cast aluminum and painted with official Ford colors.
   • Later, they transitioned to injection-molded plastic models, and the company name was quietly changed to AMT to deemphasize the word “aluminum.”
   • These promotional models often featured wind-up motors and metal chassis with chrome-plated bumpers.