40's Ford 2-Door
The '40s Ford 2-Door was designed by Larry Wood. The inspiration for this casting comes from the 1940 Ford Deluxe 2-door sedan, a car that became an icon of post-war hot rodding culture.
This casting was first released in 1982. The specific model 4367 was part of the 1985 "Real Riders" series. Like other popular castings from this era, it has been re-released multiple times in various series and color schemes.
The 1985 Real Riders release is notable for its metalflake brown paint job and yellow and orange flame decorations on the hood and sides. It features a metal body and chassis, giving it a solid weight. The defining characteristic of this particular release is the rubber Real Riders tires on chrome hubs.
Hot Wheels has produced several cars based on 1940s Fords. This 2-Door sedan is similar to the '40s Woodie and the '40 Ford Coupe, but it is its own distinct casting, representing the two-door sedan body style.
The '40s Ford 2-Door has seen many variations. The initial 1982 release in "The Hot Ones" series came in red with flames and gold Hot Ones (GHO) wheels. It was also released in the mainline in blue in 1991 and re-released in the 2007 Classics series in Spectraflame colors.