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Boxed 1/25 scale plastic model kit of a 1959 Cadillac ambulance with surfboards and roof rack

AMT

AMT 1959 Cadillac Ambulance "Surf Shark" 1/25 Scale Model Kit

SKU CH-G7FA-88PDQ

1/25 scale plastic kit builds a 1959 Cadillac ambulance with surfboards, roof rack, chrome parts and vinyl tires

  • TypeCars & Trucks
  • GenderUnisex
  • AgeAdult
  • 1/25 scale 1959 Cadillac Ambulance with Surf Shark decals
  • Skill level 2 kit includes two surfboards and roof rack
  • Chrome-plated parts plus black vinyl tires and metal axles
  • Vintage-style packaging with full-colour Surf & Rescue artwork
  • Paint and cement required for assembly — not included

Scale and Subject

This 1/25 scale plastic model kit recreates the 1959 Cadillac Ambulance "Surf Shark" from AMT. The kit is rated Skill 2 and targets adult hobbyists who enjoy building detailed vintage vehicle replicas. It arrives in a brand new box with vintage style packaging and includes colorful decal artwork.

Upgrade Path

The kit replaces earlier or simpler ambulance models by adding all new ambulance lights, chrome plated small parts and full color Surf & Rescue decals. Builders who want the extra surfboards, roof rack and officially licensed details will find the jump worthwhile compared to basic releases.

Capacity and Headroom

The box contains parts molded in white, black vinyl tires, metal axles and two surfboards with a roof rack. Paint and cement are required but not included, so the project stops until those supplies are on hand. Chrome trim detail can be added by striping silver paint onto the molded parts.

Highlights

  • 1/25 scale 1959 Cadillac Ambulance with Surf Shark decals
  • Skill level 2 kit includes two surfboards and roof rack
  • Chrome-plated parts plus black vinyl tires and metal axles
  • Vintage-style packaging with full-colour Surf & Rescue artwork
  • Paint and cement required for assembly — not included

Specifications

BrandAMT
TypeCars & Trucks
GenderUnisex
AgeAdult

Questions about this item

What size workspace and tools are needed for the 1/25 scale AMT 1959 Cadillac Ambulance kit?

A flat bench area large enough for the boxed kit and room to spread sprues; you will need plastic cement, hobby knife, tweezers, sandpaper, and paints for the white plastic and chrome trim.

Which assembly step causes the most trouble on the AMT 1242 Surf Shark build?

Aligning the roof rack and two surfboards onto the curved roof panel before the cement sets; dry-fit first, then glue in stages to avoid misalignment.

What parts of the finished AMT 1959 Cadillac Ambulance model will need touch-up or replacement over time?

Decals may yellow or lift, chrome-plated trim can dull, black vinyl tires may harden, and painted surfaces will eventually need re-coating if displayed long-term.

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