Pre-1940 Classic Cars

Pre-1940 Classic Car Model Kits & Vintage Automobile Models

Explore the early decades of automotive history with Pre-1940 Classic Car model kits from MegaHobby. These vintage automobiles represent an era when car design evolved rapidly from early practical transportation into increasingly sophisticated machines with distinctive styling, engineering and luxury features.

For scale modelers, pre-war cars offer projects that look dramatically different from modern automobiles. Tall grilles, exposed or separate fenders, running boards, wire or artillery-style wheels, prominent chrome work and period interiors can make every stage of the build visually interesting.

Build Vintage & Pre-War Automobile Models

Pre-1940 cars give builders a chance to explore automotive design before the styling and engineering conventions of the postwar era took hold. Depending on the subject, a project may represent an early everyday automobile, luxury car, performance machine or another historically important vehicle.

For later American automotive subjects, explore American Cars, Muscle Cars and Modern American Cars. Return to Model Cars for the complete MegaHobby automotive department.

Detail Classic Car Interiors & Engines

Vintage automobiles can reward careful work on engines, passenger compartments, dashboards, wheels and exterior trim. Browse Model Car Detail Parts for compatible aftermarket products.

Explore Car Interior Details, Car Exterior Details, Engines, Wiring, Hoses, etc. and Wheels and Tires for additional detailing options where appropriate.

Paint Vintage Automotive Finishes

Period automobiles can feature everything from deep solid colors to extensive metallic and bright trim. Visit the MegaHobby Paint Store for primers, body colors, metallic finishes and clear coats.

Browse Airbrushing for smooth sprayed body finishes and Masking & Finishing Tape for controlled trim and multi-color paintwork.

Polish & Finish Classic Car Models

Clean body preparation can make a major difference on a vintage automobile model. Explore Polishing and Finishing, Filing & Sanding and Putty Filler for products used during surface preparation and final finishing.

For general construction equipment, browse Tools & Supplies.

MegaHobby's Pre-1940 Classic Cars collection brings the formative decades of automotive history to the workbench with vintage vehicles that reward careful construction, period detailing and polished scale-model finishing.