Franklin Mint Thomas Flyer 100th Anniversary Edition

Definitive precision model of the car that won the Great Race of 1908 – just as it appeared when it crossed the finish line after 22,000 miles on the open road.

It all began in Times Square on a cold February morning in 1908. Six of the finest cars from around the world set off on a race of colossal dimensions. Some 22,000 miles in all, over half of which were frozen roads, dirt paths and open fields – through Siberia, across Europe, to the finish line in Paris. And the winner: None other than the American entry – the Thomas Flyer, with Old Glory waving proudly from the back seat! Now, the greatest transcontinental racer ever can be yours on the 100th Anniversary of the Great Race that made it a legend!

To bring this icon to life, our engineers matched and re-created every detail of the history-making vehicle. From the hand crank that revved the four-cylinder engine to the spare tires lashed to the body. The interior is authentic, down to each foot pedal and gauge. We’ve even replicated the vintage-styled lanterns, storage box and the 45-star U.S. flag.

Flag-Waving Symbol of American Know-How!
Enhancing the appeal of this sensational model, a full array of true-to-life working features. Take it in your hands and test the operable steering, lift the hinged hood for a look at the engine compartment, notice the smooth play of the road wheels as you spin them… you can even turn the starter crank.

Your sensational 1:24 scale model is painted by hand and custom-finished to give the grit-and-grime appearance of the battle-hardened road warrior that crossed the finish line in Paris on July 30, 1908 after a 22,000-mile trek over the world’s most rugged terrain.

Limited Edition – Order Now While Quantities Last
This extraordinary re-creation of the historic Thomas Flyer is being issued in a special Anniversary Edition forever limited to just 1,908 models. Includes a Certificate of Authenticity and informative reference material recapping the Thomas Flyer’s history-making performance in the Great Race.

Comes complete with custom display base with replica road surface
Storage box secured to the running board
Tread patterns matched to the original tires
Detailed recreation of the 4-cylinder engine that won the 22,000-mile Great Race
Assembled by hand from over 100 separate parts
Hand-painted & custom-finished
Full complement of working features
Complete with Old Glory

Model approximately 8 1/2" (21.6 c) in length. Scale 1:24. Display approximately 11 3/4" (29.8 cm) in length.

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