This is a 1963 model imported by E. Suydam and built by Orion in Japan. It comes in a non - original box with foam cut by the owner. The model features beautiful professional painting and decaling, with glazing already installed. It represents a 76 - foot steel - sided car and doesn't include any spare parts. The brand is Brass Suydam, and the part number is 498. It's in C - 6 Very Good condition with minimal wheel wear. The motor/gearbox makes a moderate noise (7 out of 10). It runs okay with a spring belt style drive and has an Open Frame Motor (OFM). There's no backhead or interior detail. The pro - paint and decaling are excellent, and it has the road number 498. It uses analog DC - only control and has no lighting, couplers, or trucks. For shipping, free domestic USA shipping is available for all purchases over $199. Flat shipping rates are assigned based on item value or weight. All items are fully insured, and shipments over $250 need a signature. We ship worldwide, and international rates are calculated based on the lowest/slowest options. The buyer is responsible for imports, duties, and tariffs. We pack the models in a bullet - proof way, and we have over 10 years of experience in handling these hard - to - find, long - out - of - production, and fragile items. We accept most major credit cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and other common forms of payment. A 100% satisfaction guarantee is provided with a 30 - day, no - questions - asked money - back policy, and the buyer is responsible for return shipping costs unless the item arrives damaged.

Using this HO scale brass model is quite straightforward. Just connect it to an analog DC power source, and it should start running with its spring belt style drive. Remember, it has a moderate motor/gearbox noise, so don't be alarmed if you hear it. When it comes to storage, keep it in a dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent any damage to the beautiful pro - paint and decaling. For maintenance, check the wheels regularly for any signs of wear. Since it has minimal wheel wear currently, simple cleaning can help keep it in good condition. If you need to move it around, handle it gently as it's a fragile item. And when shipping, we've packed it very well, but still, make sure to place it in a stable position during transit. If you're not satisfied with your purchase, just let us know within 30 days, and we'll sort it out for you. Just be aware that you'll be responsible for return shipping costs unless the item arrives damaged.