COE heavy duty truck m.1939

Description

The COE Heavy Duty Truck M.1939 is a 1/72 scale model kit of a classic American Cab Over Engine (COE) heavy-duty truck from the late 1930s.

The COE M.1939 is a rare and historically significant vehicle that played an important role in the development of American commercial transportation. Its defining feature is the placement of the cab directly above the engine, an innovative design that reduced the truck’s overall length while maximizing cargo space.

This configuration also provided a tighter turning radius, making the vehicle particularly well suited for urban environments and narrow streets where maneuverability was essential. As a result, COE trucks became a popular solution for freight and commercial transport operations.

The truck was typically equipped with a 3-speed manual transmission, while a heavy-duty 4-speed gearbox was available for more demanding applications. Its durability and cargo-carrying capabilities made it a reliable workhorse for businesses and transport companies of the era.

This ACE kit recreates an iconic commercial vehicle from the early days of modern road transport and is an excellent choice for civil, industrial and historical diorama projects.

Kit contents

• 1/72 scale COE Heavy Duty Truck M.1939
• Detailed cab-over-engine body
• Chassis and mechanical components
• Injection-molded plastic parts
• Decal sheet
• Assembly instructions

Glue and paints not included.