[Marty]

I just got this in the mail today:

For the younger members that don't know what it is. Famous car customixer Darryl Starbird built the Ultra Truck in 64(?). It was based on a 50's Chevy pick-up. It was bought by Monogram and they made a model of it. They also changed the name to Orange Hauler. It was painted orange.

I love my showrods, so I am happy to get this one.

Marty
Marysville, OH

 

[Marty]

Here is some history on the real car:

http://www.customclinic.com/fullcust/Starbird/Ultra_Truck/ultra_truck.html

Marty
Marysville, OH

 

[DIECASTMAN72]

Daryl Starbird - blast from the past

 

[PWSchuh]

Very nice. Never saw that one before.

 

[Lummox]

I remember the Monogram Orange Hauler!

That's a very cool and unusual hunk of diecast there...neat!!!

 

[Guntownal]

Very cool!!!! Never knew they made one, might have to find one of those for my collection. Thanks for posting the pics.

 

[SMS88]

Never seen this casting before , those rip off copies of redline wheels date this toy back to 1969-70 - these wheels werent in production for very long and usually come with body colours that are metallic equivalents of spectraflame shades!