MUNCLE MIKES COLLECTOR GUIDE
’48 Ford Collector Guide
The white body and red lightning graphics give this Ford its Grease personality before you even read the card. Rounded fenders, bright bumpers, and an open cabin keep the shape firmly in the custom-convertible tradition. It is an easy car to recognize in a row of movie vehicles.
- Release year
- 2013
- Series
- Retro Entertainment
- Toy code
- X8903
- Body color
- Pearl white
A closer look at the ’48 Ford
There is plenty to enjoy below the bold decoration. The front grille spreads across the nose, the rear fenders sit high beside the body, and the whitewall look suits the soft curves. Displaying it slightly above eye level hides the open interior, so a lower shelf or a gentle angle works better.
Retro Entertainment details
X8903 is the 2013 Retro Entertainment release on the Grease card. Its pearly white body carries red lightning graphics, with bright trim and whitewall-style tires. The exact package shown here identifies the casting as ’48 Ford.
| Package title | Grease |
|---|---|
| Body finish | Pearl white |
| Decoration | Red lightning graphics |
| Body style | Open convertible |
Explore this release
Choosing one for your collection
The pointed ends of the lightning graphics deserve a close look on a loose car. A little missing printing can be easy to overlook against the pale paint. Check the windshield frame and the edges of the cabin too; exposed trim can show handling before the larger body panels do.
For a carded example, inspect the black header and hanger as well as the blister. Dark packaging makes creases and worn edges conspicuous. If you plan to display it loose, ask for a photograph looking down into the seats rather than relying only on a side view.
Collector questions
Does the 1948 model year date the Hot Wheels release?
No. ’48 Ford names the car being represented. This Grease edition is the 2013 X8903 release.
Browse the MM shop
Building a loose-car display? Browse the Hot Wheels selection, or explore the finished customs for a different take on familiar castings.
