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It's pretty much a solid casting, not a body shell like most models. Weights over 1lb. Just has a small sheet metal plate on the bottom that captures the axles. No markings what so ever. I think it was a prototype or something. Detail is pretty good. Right down to the backup lights in the rear.

The eBay Ad described it as the following:

"1954 Packard Clipper Banthrico 1/25 scale promo"

Approx 8" bumper to bumper.

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Great find Kev!

It's been a long day and it about this time!

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Nice,
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BPCjC543llU

Hey Kev,

Did you get a chance to contact Scott at Deluxe Auto Werks about your transmission install?

Not yet Desi, waiting until I have the transmission fully sorted.

Much work accomplished on the transmission today.

Following Ross's recommendation, I added some heat dissipating "speed holes" to the bellhousing. The hole saw I bought made short work of it. Does anyone need 6 cast iron washers? lol

I also replaced that front seal that I drove in too deep. Here are markings on that seal for later reference.

I was also able to completely disassemble the control assembly. The rear upper and lower and front control assemblies were taken fully apart, cleaned, prelubed and reassembled. I also made two changes that Ross suggested. Trimming one spring and shimming another.

Just need to go through the brake assemblies next.

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What is the round thing with the four holes that you are holding in your hand? I have some NOS ones and knew they were Ultramatic but wasn't sure what the part actually was.

That's only of the brake control assembly. I can't remember if that one is the low or reverse control.

Thank you, Kev! Do they look the same?