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1/87 scale diecast DeSoto Suburban taxi in yellow and red, 2.375 inches long, in plastic showcase

Oxford Diecast

Oxford Diecast 1/87 DeSoto Suburban 1946-48 San Francisco Taxi Godfather Yellow Red

SKU CH-30T4-5GFFX

1/87 scale diecast DeSoto Suburban taxi in Godfather yellow and red, 2.375 inches long with detailed interior and plastic display case

  • Product typeCars & Trucks
  • Suitable forUnisex
  • Age groupAdult
  • 1/87 HO scale diecast captures 1946-1948 DeSoto Suburban detail
  • Officially licensed Godfather movie replica in San Francisco Taxi livery
  • Detailed interior and exterior moulded in die-cast with plastic parts
  • Fixed-pose model with no openings preserves factory finish
  • Supplied in a plastic display showcase for shelf-ready presentation

Scale and subject

This Oxford Diecast model reproduces a 1946-1948 DeSoto Suburban in 1/87 (HO) scale, finished in yellow and red San Francisco Taxi livery from The Godfather movie. It is aimed at adult collectors who focus on diecast vehicles, film-related replicas or HO-scale layouts.

Box and finish

The model arrives brand new in a plastic display showcase that protects the detailed interior and exterior without any opening parts. Official licensing confirms the livery matches the film reference, while the diecast body with plastic parts keeps the finish crisp for shelf display.

Handling and limits

At approximately 2.375 inches long the piece is small enough to place on a dense layout but fragile enough to require careful handling when removing it from the showcase. Collectors who want opening doors, steerable wheels or a larger scale for photography will need a different format.

How it compares

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Price $14.99
Cheaper than about 76% of the 1,413 comparable items (median $27.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameOxford Diecast
Product typeCars & Trucks
More details
Suitable forUnisex
Age groupAdult

Questions about this item

Will the die-cast body or plastic display case need any upkeep over time?

The model is a sealed die-cast piece with some plastic parts inside a plastic showcase; no moving parts or openings mean only occasional dusting is required.

What stops the model from being handled like a toy during daily display?

It is scaled at 1/87 for adult collectors, has no opening doors or hood, and sits in a fixed plastic showcase not designed for repeated handling.

Does the display case trap heat or create any noise when the model sits on a shelf all day?

The model has no electronics, batteries or moving components, so it produces zero noise and no heat while displayed in its plastic showcase.

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