Rat Fink - Cherry Bomb - 1973 Dodge Van 4Gear (Pre-Order)

This is a pre-order car  with pre-order pricing. Please do not order along with other items or your order will be held until this release. Due in stock July 2025

• Ed "Big Daddy" Roth, Collectible
• Rat Fink Cherry Bomb Design
• Cherry Red Metallic 1973 Dodge Van
• Chrome Rims, Smoke Tinted Windows
• 4Gear Chassis
• AutoMobile Hobby Exclusive.
• Limited production of 1,008 pieces.

In the late 1950's, artist Ed Roth received national attention for his twisted, surreal designs, which he printed and sold on T-shirts. Called "Weirdo shirts," the style caught on among enthusiasts at car shows across America in what's known as the "Kustom Kulture Scene" 

Ed "Big Daddy" Roth needed a mascot to promote his custom car kits and art brand, so he created a grotesque green/grey rat with wild eyes and sharp teeth-an intentional opposite fo that other wholesome "family style" mouse, which Roth detested. Rat fink is a character not even a mother could love - crazy eyes, warped body, gaping mouth, and greasy overalls, emblazoned with his "R.F." initials.

Rat Fink, immediately caught on after appearing in a Car Craft magazine ad in 1963, showing up on shirts, toys, stickers, and much more.