Edsel Ford Model 40 Speedster

[Art Laski]

A few years back a good friend of mine asked me if I would build him a model, and he asked about an Edsel Ford Model 40 Speedster. I had no idea what this even was, so I did a little internet research on the car, then went looking for a model of it.

It turns out that this was a one-off car Edsel Ford had built in the early thirties. Long story short, it resurfaced a few years ago and was recently restored. 

 

You can read about the history of it here:

http://www.fordhouse.org/experience/edsel-fords-1934-special-speedster/the-story

I found that R&D Unique made a kit of this, and eventually was able to locate one. The full story is here on the WIP page:

http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/111038-edsel-ford-model-40-speedster

 

 

Edited May 2, 2016 by Art Laski

[Art Laski]

Here are the finished pics! thanks for looking...

 

[Art Laski]

A few more...

Edited May 2, 2016 by Art Laski

[V8 Trucker]

Very cool

[ChrisR]

FANTASTIC!!

[GTJUNIOR]

Awesome! 

[Helix]

Very nice Art 

[Hubert Rollins]

Very cool.

[Foxer]

a wonderful build . you did it justice!

[Mr. Metallic]

Very nicely done. Clean build of an interesting subject

[crazyrichard]

awsome result espacially seeing what you started with )

 

[curt raitz]

Very Nice Model Mr. Laski 

what's next...?

[slusher]

Fine looking model.

[Art Laski]

Thanks for the nice comments, fellas!

[Art Laski]

Very Nice Model Mr. Laski 

what's next...?

Good question, Curt. I will probably get back on the brass framed midget. I might mix in a Chaparral 2K resin Indy car along the way, too!

[bbowser]

Great model Art, glad you saw it through the fun with the front end.  I never knew this existed but it's pretty sporty for the '30s.  Very European.

[unclescott58]

Very nice Art. Shows that Edsel Ford had good taste. And so do you.

[Art Laski]

Bruce, Scott, thanks for your comments!

[afx]

Turned out great Art - nice work.

[Art Laski]

Thanks, JC!

[W-409]

That looks spectacular! I've never seen one of these built before, but that's no wonder considering how rare it is. Great to see one that's built this well. Good looking paint job and those working lights are a very nice touch. Great job.

[Hubert Rollins]

Nice build.

[Dennis Lacy]

Fantastic model of historical and unique vehicle. I enjoyed following the build thread. 

Will you be bringing this to the Lower Left Coast NNL in August? 

[Art Laski]

Thanks for The kind comments, guys! I really do appreciate it.

 Dennis, I do plan to be at a LLC NNL, and should have this build with me. I don't technically own it anymore, but I get to take it on tour! Come and see me at my Pro Tech table if you make it there.

Art 

[Dave B]

Great build of a different subject Art.

Dave B