1:43 scale GM Futureliner Coming Soon

Will the side open and have a display inside like the originals did?

Brian; I hope that comes to fruition.

It appears there will be a display inside. There are two versions being offered now.

 

For those who ordered the GMToT, this is a wonderful companion piece. I would say a must have.

"Brian; I hope that comes to fruition."

 

It is definite. I checked before creating this thread. I am really excited about this as well.

Thank you for letting us know. I may have to get one of these...

 

Gilly

Brian; I checked their website and don't see any where to signup for weekly emails. the only thing I see is a quarterly catalog. Did I miss that???

Sorry. I've never seen anything quite like that , What is it a camper?

Spence, the flyer came in yesterday that showed these offerings. I waited first to speak with Bob as they were listed as "soon". You might want to ring Bob up and have him add you to all of his mailings. The phone number is (540)375-3750. I hope this helps.

"What is it a camper?"

 

No, like the GM Train of Tomorrow, this bus like vehicle was used to promote GM and toured the USA. There were several versions of it and the models are featuring two. There are at least two of these units that have been preserved.

 

Part of GM's Parade of Progress.

 

Rusty

 

More photos.

One thing about railroading. You learned  something new every day. Thanks for the info.

One of these was featured I think on Jalopnik.com a while back. I believe one was for sale that needed restoration. There is also a site dedicated to another's restoration.

 

http://www.futurliner.com/

 

Really cool vehicle.

GM Futurliner

This vehicle has a very interesting history. Only 12 built. Click header, to get the story.

Will look great on your layout.

I'm in!!!

The 1/43 model from the 2015 International Toy Fair in Nuremberg...

 

I'm very excited about this model.  Had no use for the 1/64 version.  I always wanted one in 1/18, when I cole tend in that scale.  The real Futureliners were 33 feet long, so they will look great in 1/43.  I'll display mine with the Train of Tomorrow and occasionally put it on a flat car.

 

This website says it will be in stock on April 1 >>link  So, find your favorite dealer and order...this will be a popular item.

I've always wondered where they stored them through the WW2 era up to in the 50s when they were worked on and toured again?

Would be funny to get one, place it out back of the gas station on my 1943-era layout, yank the wheels off and weather it like it'd been up on blocks since gas and tire rationing started...

That is interesting news. I'll keep my eyes open for this one.

Three Dimensional Sound version...

 

Out of the Muddle version...

Thanks for posting the info, Brian.

I gotta say, I want both . But will have to Limey myself to one.  Because, it says Body by Fisher, I will most likely go with the 3D sound version.

I want one.  I want one!

Pretty cool I didn't know that these were being made!

 

I have watched several of the Norev 1:64 models on eBay, over the past couple of months, sell for over $100 (and these don't even open up).  The TSM model at $145 blows the 1:64 model away.

 

Definitely want to have one on my layout (okay, I really want 12, but you get what you can!)

 

Jim

Bryan - That's a gem!  Since a real one is out of my reach, I'd love the model.

Thanks!  Maybe others will carry it but they are a good shop, so I just put in an order.  Their site says I was order #53.  

 

I think that it is actually rather ungainly looking - too tall to be sleek, etc., but it is so 1950s GM, and so, well, just 1950s, when the only thing better than big was bigger: B-36s, UP GTELs, etc.  Just wonderful!

For reference...

 

 

 

Keith, thanks for posting photos of these models. I agree, they are the perfect companion pieces for the GMToT. This is a must have.

I want one badly......but that price is what I'd pay for a 1/25 scale version......so I'll pass.....to bad too.......

Wow, I am definitely in for at least one.  It's probably a pipe dream, but it would be nice if they released more of these with different payloads down the road so you could put together a prototypical caravan of these.

 

Thanks for letting us know.  This is going to go great with my ToT.

It looks like a cop & hobo car. Talk about ugly

One of what I believe to be of 9 of the twelve remaining sold at auction in 06 for 4.3 million. That was for it in original unrestored condition. Then it was sent out to be restored. 

 

Then more recently it just sold again at auction this past January for 4 million. In fact this 4 million dollar rig received a huge police escort both to and from the auction site.

Fugly... yet undeniably interesting...  

 

Hmmmmmm.......  

What the heck is that on top???   Did they surf the highways? 

Yes, need one to go with the ToT.  I like Keith's idea of having it as a flat car load!  May need 2 of them!

Rich

I had the chance to see the one in Grand Rapids privately, even sit in the drivers seat. I just wish I would have taken pictures.

It was amazing how little visibility for the driver. The tires were whitewall and had GM FUTURELINER molded into them. Neat touch.

Lee how long will it take you to convert it to run on your super streets?

SOLD OUT

 

1/43 TSM 1954 GM Futurliner "Out of the Muddle" - GM Parade of Progress

 

Sold out,  I got the last one from Pasteiners my order was just after Lees.

Wow! And he thought maybe I would do it in the morning.  Glad I didn't wait!