{"product_id":"1964-ho-scale-yellow-mercedes-box-truck-with-gray-top-651pb01c01","title":"1964 HO Scale, Yellow Mercedes Box Truck with Gray Top 651pb01c01","description":"\u003cp\u003e1964 HO Scale, Yellow Mercedes Box Transport Truck with Gray Top 651pb01c01\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLEGO® began producing HO scale cars in 1955 as part of the Town Plan system. This range was designed to complement LEGO® building sets, allowing children to create model cities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduction Timeline\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vVit0JSoZ8XlfJeykNy8\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYear\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEvent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1955\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntroduction of the Town Plan system and HO scale cars.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1956-1961\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCars were sold as unboxed loose parts, with some exceptions.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1962\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTransition to using ABS plastic for production.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1966\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiscontinuation of the Town Plan range.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLate 1960s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinal production of HO scale vehicles ended.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCharacteristics of HO Scale Cars\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale\u003c\/strong\u003e: The cars are in 1:87 scale, with some trucks in 1:90 scale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e: Initially made from Cellulose Acetate, then switched to ABS plastic after 1962.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging\u003c\/strong\u003e: Early models were sold in clear plastic garages, which could be integrated into city designs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo learn more about the parts we offer, email us at info@atlbrick.com or call us at our storefront at 470-414-2208 and we'll be happy to help to answer any questions you may have. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LEGO®","offers":[{"title":"Excellent","offer_id":42884651188291,"sku":null,"price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2372\/6695\/files\/262231D4-6C58-4CC0-8042-046B82553572.jpg?v=1768416509","url":"https:\/\/atlbrick.com\/products\/1964-ho-scale-yellow-mercedes-box-truck-with-gray-top-651pb01c01","provider":"United Brick Co®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}