Douglas Aircraft  DC-4 In-House Factory Model Airplane Salesman Sample Airline For Sale

Original1946 DC-4 Douglas Aircraft Interior Salesman Sample model
Model:1946 DC-4 Douglas Aircraft Interior Salesman Sample model

Manufacture: Douglas Aircraft Shop (Long Beach, CA).

Description:This is 1946 DC-4 Douglas Aircraft Interior Salesman Sample model that came out of the Douglas Aircraft model shop. The model was originally part of the Donald Douglas Collection and was ultimately sold off in the 1990\'s.The DC-4/C-54 proved a popular and reliable type during its military service during WWII, 1245 being built between May 1942 and August 1947, including 79 postwar DC-4\'s - built from January 1946 through August of 1947.This one off model, was used used in 1946-1947 to show the customer how easily the DC-4 could be converted from a freighter to the passenger configuration and vice versa. The outer skin is very thin sheet aluminum over wood with tiny nails simulating rivets. The fully upholstered interior seats are fully operational, as are the doors with working door handles and latches. The seats, bulkheads, wood paneling, and curtains are all removable to show the different possible configurations. The travel case is leather with Douglas Aircraft embossed on the side. Note the original American Airlines baggage tags from LAX to NY and return!
Composition: Wood, Aluminum, Steel,Plexiglas, Cloth and Leather.Dimensions:The display case in the closed position measures 29 inches long x 15 inches tall x 15 inches wide. The display measures 58 inches in the fully opened position.



Condition: Very clean salesman sample model. Upholstery could use a little cleaning with a few minor flaws itis in excellent condition (see photos).

Location: Los Angeles, CA

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Questions? 310 . 487 . 9100

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