The Best Friend Thirst Ever Had Coca Cola Christmas Box Car Model Appraisal

"The Best Friend Thirst Ever Had" Coca-Cola Christmas Box Car Model

This item is a collectible model train box car, identified as "The Best Friend Thirst Ever Had" Box Car, part of a Coca-Cola themed series from Hawthorne Village. The box car is predominantly red, featuring a festive Christmas design. On one end, Santa Claus is depicted with a Christmas tree, surrounded by snowflakes. The phrase "The Best Friend Thirst Ever Had" is prominently displayed in a stylized white font across the side, with additional snowflake and candy cane motifs. Further along the car, a stack of Coca-Cola bottles is visible, along with the classic Coca-Cola logo. The underside of the car, including the wheels and couplings, appears to be black or a dark color, typical for model train rolling stock. It is presented in its original packaging, a clear plastic molded tray within a larger cardboard box, suggesting excellent preservation. A Certificate of Authenticity is included, confirming its origin from the Coca-Cola 'Through the Years Express' collection by Hawthorne Village and stating it is 'superbly crafted to meet or exceed the strict quality standards of Hawthorne Village'. The item appears to be in new or like-new condition, free from visible wear, damage, or repairs, consistent with a collectible that has been stored in its packaging. The craftsmanship indicates attention to detail, typical for collectible model trains, designed for display rather than heavy play, making it a desirable piece for collectors of Coca-Cola memorabilia or model trains.