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Shop prewar classic diecast cars at Fairfield Collectibles, replicating the Art Deco-era automobiles built before 1940. Our lineup from Motormax and more covers boattail speedsters, Packards, and other prewar American icons in true-to-era detail.

Why Collect Prewar Classic Diecast Cars?

Prewar cars — generally referring to vehicles built before 1940 — represent the earliest era most diecast manufacturers replicate, a period defined by long hoods, running boards, and hand-built coachwork that hasn't existed on a production car since. Collectors drawn to this era are often as interested in early automotive design history as in the vehicles themselves, and prewar models tend to occupy a distinct, easily separated shelf from more modern diecast collections.

Leading Brands in Prewar Classic Diecast

Motormax: a mainstay of this category, spanning multiple American marques.
Sunstar: collector-grade finishes with exceptional paint depth on prewar coachwork.
Greenlight: licensed prewar releases with accurate period detailing.
Oxford Diecast: prewar commercial and passenger vehicles.

Frequently Asked Questions

What counts as a "prewar" classic car?
Prewar generally refers to vehicles produced before 1940, ahead of World War II's disruption of civilian auto manufacturing — our Prewar Classics collection spans roughly the 1920s through the late 1930s.

What's the difference between Prewar Classics and Fifties Classics?
Prewar Classics covers pre-1940 coachbuilt-era cars with running boards and long hoods; Fifties Classics jumps ahead to the postwar tailfin-and-chrome era of the 1950s — the two look and display quite differently side by side.

Are prewar diecast models based on real, specific vehicles?
Yes — manufacturers like Sunstar and Motormax replicate specific documented vehicles (a 1930 Packard LeBaron or a boattail speedster, for example) rather than generic period shapes.

How should I display prewar classic diecast models?
A glass-front display case works especially well for prewar models, since their long hoods and open coachwork detail benefit from being viewed from the side rather than stacked on a shelf.

Interested in the earliest era of automotive history? Shop the full prewar classics collection today.

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Norev

1886 Daimler Motorkutsche 1886 Dark Blue 1:18 Scale Diecast Model Car by Norev

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Sunstar

1939 Horch 855 Roadster - Black/Dark Green 1:18 Scale Diecast Model Car by Sunstar

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Motor City Classics

1917 Ford Model T Coca-Cola Cargo Van 1:24 Scale Diecast Model by Motor City Classics

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Motormax

1932 Ford Hot Rod - Black Flames 1:18 Scale Diecast Model by Motormax

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Maisto

1948 Chevrolet Fleetline Aerosedan - Green 1:24 Scale Diecast Model Car by Maisto

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Signature Models

1935 Auburn Speedster - Coral 1:32 Scale Diecast Model Car by Signature Models

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M2 Machines

1944 Jeep MB - Shell 1:64 Scale Diecast Model Truck by M2 Machines

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Greenlight

1949 Buick Roadmaster Convertible - Ancient Annie 1:64 Scale Diecast Model Car by Greenlight

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Schuco

Mercedes-Benz SSK 1:18 Scale Cast Resin Model Car by Schuco

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Greenlight

1949 Ford Custom - Chicago Police Department 1:43 Scale Diecast Model Car by Greenlight

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Greenlight

1949 Ford Custom - Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) 1:43 Scale Diecast Model Car by Greenlight

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Atlantis Models

1926 Mack AC Mack Dump Truck - Model Kit 1:24 Scale Plastic Model Kit by Atlantis Models

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Greenlight

1945 Dodge Power Wagon Wrecker - Wrecking Bill 1:64 Scale Diecast Model Truck by Greenlight

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Greenlight

1946 Dodge Power Wagon - America 250 Edition 1:64 Scale Diecast Model Truck by Greenlight

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Motormax

1932 Ford Coupe - Kult Klassics 1:24 Scale Diecast Model Car by Motormax

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Motormax

1934 Ford Coupe - Kult Klassics 1:24 Scale Diecast Model Car by Motormax

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Greenlight

1949 Mercury Eight - Unrestored Classic 1:64 Scale Diecast Model Car by Greenlight

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Sunstar

Henry Ford Resin Figure 1:18 Scale Cast Resin Figure by Sunstar

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Acme

1932 Ford Three Window - Peppermint Twist 1:18 Scale Diecast Model Car by Acme

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New-Ray Toys

1930 Indian 4 - Red 1:12 Scale Diecast Model Motorcycle by New-Ray Toys

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Sunstar

1939 Horch 855 Roadster - Black/Silver 1:18 Scale Diecast Model Car by Sunstar

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Sunstar

1925 Buick Model 25 - Light Grey 1:18 Scale Diecast Model Car by Sunstar

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Muscle Machines

1949 Ford F-1 Pickup - Muscle Machines 25th 1:64 Scale by Muscle Machines

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Sunstar

1925 Buick Model 25 - Green 1:18 Scale Diecast Model Car by Sunstar

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M2 Machines

1949 Mercury Custom - Sprite 1:64 Scale Diecast Model Car by M2 Machines

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Motormax

1949 Buick Roadmaster Convertible - Light Blue 1:18 Scale Diecast Model Car by Motormax

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Oxford Diecast

1936 Buick Special Convertible Coupe - Junkyard Project 1:87 Scale Diecast Model Car by Oxford Diecast

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Motormax

1939 Chevy Coupe - Burgundy 1:24 Scale Diecast Model by Motormax

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Signature Models

1930 Packard Eight Brewster 1:18 Scale Diecast Model Car by Signature Models

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Sunstar

1925 FORD MODEL T RUNABOUT - Black 1:24 Scale Diecast Metal by Sunstar

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Sunstar

1925 Ford Model T Pickup 1:24 Scale Diecast Model Truck by Sunstar

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Motormax

1939 Chevrolet Coupe - Green 1:24 Scale Diecast Model Car by Motormax

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Motormax

1932 Ford 5-Window Hot Rod - yellow 1:18 Scale Diecast Model by Motormax

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Motormax

1932 Ford Coupe - Metallic Red 1:24 Scale Diecast Model Car by Motormax

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Motormax

1940 Ford Pickup - Red 1:24 Scale Diecast Model Truck by Motormax

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Maisto

1939 Ford Coupe 1:18 Scale Diecast Model Car by Maisto

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Sunstar

Laurel & Hardy 1925 Ford Model T 1:24 Scale Diecast Model Car by Sunstar

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Road Signature

1932 Ford 3-Window Coupe - Burgundy 1:43 Scale Diecast Model by Road Signature

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Motor City Classics

1945 Coca-Cola Chevrolet Delivery Van All Other Scales Scale Diecast Model by Motor City Classics

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Motormax

1949 FORD COUPE 1:24 Scale Diecast Model by Motormax

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Norev

1886 Benz Patent-Motorwagen 1:18 Scale Diecast Model Car by Norev

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Motormax

1940 Ford Matte Black Pickup 1:18 Scale Diecast Model by Motormax

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Motormax

1949 Buick Roadmaster 1:18 Scale Diecast Model by Motormax

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Maisto

1948 Chevrolet Fleetline Lowriders - Met.Blue 1:24 Scale Diecast Model Car by Maisto

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Oxford Diecast

1936 Buick Special Convertible Coupe- Bengal Brown Metallic 1:87 Scale Diecast Model Car by Oxford Diecast

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Motormax

1949 Mercury Coupe - Kult Klassics 1:24 Scale Diecast Model Car by Motormax

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Motormax

1942-47 Ford Jailbar Pickup - Kult Klassics 1:24 Scale Diecast Model Truck by Motormax

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Motormax

1937 Ford Pickup - Kult Klassics 1:24 Scale Diecast Model Truck by Motormax

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