M2 Auto Trucks Appraisal

M2 Machines Volkswagen Type 2 Pickup Die-Cast Model

This is a 1:64 scale die-cast metal model of a Volkswagen Type 2 single-cab pickup truck, manufactured by M2 Machines. The vehicle is finished in a period-correct light olive green or pistachio green paint scheme. The model features a highly detailed construction typical of M2 Machines, including opening doors and potentially an opening rear tailgate. It is presented in its original factory display packaging, which includes a clear acrylic display case mounted on a textured diamond-plate patterned base. The outer cardboard sleeve prominently features the M2 Machines logo and the classic Volkswagen emblem. The packaging indicates a 14+ age rating and includes graphic elements such as a micrometer icon, suggesting a focus on precision and automotive engineering. The condition appears to be 'New in Box' (NIB), with the clear plastic showing no significant scuffing or cracking, and the cardboard edges appearing crisp and unbent. The casting itself shows clean lines, realistic wheel hubs, and accurate proportions for a late 1950s or early 1960s era VW Transporter. The item represents a specialized segment of the adult collector market, specifically catering to enthusiasts of German air-cooled automotive history and high-detail miniature replicas.