Handcrafted 1970s semi-truck model with wood body, metal parts, and rubber tires.
Handcrafted 1970s semi-truck model with wood body, metal parts, and rubber tires.
Handcrafted 1970s semi-truck model with wood body, metal parts, and rubber tires.
Handcrafted 1970s semi-truck model with wood body, metal parts, and rubber tires.
Handcrafted 1970s semi-truck model with wood body, metal parts, and rubber tires.
Handcrafted 1970s semi-truck model with wood body, metal parts, and rubber tires.
Handcrafted 1970s semi-truck model with wood body, metal parts, and rubber tires.
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Handcrafted 1970s semi-truck model with wood body, metal parts, and rubber tires.
Handcrafted 1970s semi-truck model with wood body, metal parts, and rubber tires.
Handcrafted 1970s semi-truck model with wood body, metal parts, and rubber tires.
Handcrafted 1970s semi-truck model with wood body, metal parts, and rubber tires.
Handcrafted 1970s semi-truck model with wood body, metal parts, and rubber tires.
Handcrafted 1970s semi-truck model with wood body, metal parts, and rubber tires.
Handcrafted 1970s semi-truck model with wood body, metal parts, and rubber tires.

1970s Handcrafted Semi-Trailer Truck Model – Wood, Metal, Rubber, with Driver Figure

$1,250.00
$1,250.00
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Hand-built in the 1970s by a film pyrotechnics professor, this museum-worthy semi-truck model brings together Hollywood craftsmanship, precision design, and nostalgic Americana. A one-of-a-kind conversation piece with serious visual impact.
Description

This handcrafted semi-trailer truck isn’t just a model—it’s a cinematic relic with roots in the golden age of practical effects. Built by a professor whose career focused on pyrotechnic film miniatures, the piece was engineered with the precision and durability required for on-camera use. Every detail reflects a professional's touch: painted wood body, exposed frame and engine, articulating cab, detachable trailer, and rubber wheels with textured mudflaps. Even the original removable driver figure is intact, adding a pop of personality and scale.

Whether displayed hitched together or as two independent elements, this big rig commands attention. It’s both an homage to the era of analog special effects and a testament to American design ingenuity.

From collectors of movie memorabilia to lovers of folk art or vintage transport, this piece offers a unique opportunity to own a functional, sculptural artifact that tells a bigger story.

Specifications
Era: 1970s
Origin: USA
Materials: Painted wood, metal accents, rubber wheels, cloth mudflaps
Dimensions (semi only): 23.5" L x 17" H x 10" W
Dimensions (trailer only): 37.5" L x 17" H x 10" W
Dimensions (combined): 50" L
Includes: Original removable driver figure
Features: Exposed engine + articulated cab, hitchable trailer
Condition: Excellent vintage condition with minor wear consistent with age
Additional Information

Originally constructed as a scale prop for film miniature work, this model blurs the line between industrial craft and artistic expression. Its origin story makes it especially compelling—created not for children’s play but for behind-the-scenes film work where realism, scale, and durability were essential. As such, it’s an heirloom-quality piece that resonates with fans of old-school effects, trucking history, or Americana at large.

Add this handcrafted Hollywood-scale semi-truck to your collection and celebrate a bold fusion of engineering, artistry, and storytelling.