Classic American

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1953 CHEVROLET 3100 TOW TRUCK

I’ve always had a soft spot for tow trucks. I’ve no idea why. Perhaps it’s the combination of pick-up and crane, working in harmony, so it’s no surprise that I like this 1:24 scale 1953 Chevy 3100 pick-up, with twin boom vehicle recovery equipment, from Hong Kong manufacturer Welly Die Casting Factory Ltd. Its ranges seem to comfortably straddle the market between toy and model, producing sturdy vehicles strong enough for play, but with enough

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