![]() In 1971, it was available in four engine sizes- the 340, 383, 440, & the massive 426 HEMI. The 1971 model had a totally new body style, with ventless side windows, concealed windshield wipers, a split front-bumper design, a semi-fastback roof, power bulge hood (blacked out), V6X black sport stripes, and Bee decals. It was created as a budget muscle car with low cost and high performance. The 1971 Dodge Charger Super Bee was a direct competitor to the Plymouth Road Runner. Interestingly, the Super Bee logo design was picked from a contest winner’s entry based on the Dodge "Scat Pack" medallion. The “Super Bee” name comes from the "B” body designation used for mid-sized cars from Chrysler. This was one of 23 available two-tone options in 1955! Instead, flatter and sleeker lines swept the full length of the car inching towards the tailfin styling seen in GM’s Cadillac brand.Īuto World has replicated this 1955 Chevy Bel Air convertible in factory-matched Harvest Gold and India Ivory two-tone paint. Gone were the rounded, bulbous hood and side panels of previous years. 1955 also marked the year that Chevy adopted the “shoebox” styling of their cars. The crown jewel of the Tri-Fives was the brand-new 265ci V8 engine with OHV high-compression, short stroke design, bolted into a rear wheel drive chassis. The Tri-Five Chevy legacy began with the development of the completely redesigned 1955 Chevy. The moment that first ’55 Bel Air roared to life, one thing was certain … Chevy was no longer a Sunday morning kind of car. Auto World is proud to replicate this special 1969 Shelby GT-500 for your muscle car collection. Rounding out the details is the properly-detailed 428 Cobra Jet engine mated to a 4-speed manual. We’ve painted it in factory-matched Royal Maroon, with white GT-500 stripes, white bucket seat interior, and even included the eye-catching red footwell carpeting. Already in amazing condition, it was restored to show quality and displayed on the red carpet at MCACN in 2019, attracting high-praise from even the most particular Shelby connoisseurs.Īuto World has replicated this award-winning 1969 Shelby GT-500 in highly-detailed 1:18 scale. Specific to the Shelby is the fiberglass body panels, front bumper, grille, headlights, and 5-scoop NACA duct hood. Under the hood is the original Cobra Jet V8 with the VIN to match. Adding to its distinction, this 1969 Shelby GT-500 is fully-documented as one of the first 100 built. All previous owners preserved a variety of reports, receipts, and printed materials detailing its history. The fantastic thing about collecting diecast models is that there will be something for everyone. Browse the American Muscle diecast cars in our collection and order online today.įormerly owned by The Brothers Collection, and a handful of owners before that, this hidden gem remained in great condition with all its original sheet metal from top to bottom. Order American Muscle Diecast Cars Online at Auto World Store Easy maintenance: Just dust your American Muscle diecast car now and then to keep it good as new.A high level of detail: Skilled engineers work to capture the most precise details of each component of these models.Realistic features: You can usually open the sunroof, hood and doors of diecast cars.Premium construction: The heaviest and most luxurious models on the market are made through die casting.The benefits of collecting diecast American Muscle cars and other models include: The most common diecast models are scale representations of military vehicles, automobiles, trains, construction equipment and aircraft. Miniature models with 1:18 scale are manufactured using die casting to capture every detail seen in the original vehicle. The term "diecast model" refers to a collectible car, truck or other vehicle produced using die casting, which is a way of putting zinc metal or molten lead into a mold to cast a specific product. Why Add Diecast Model Cars to Your Collection? Every facet of these models boasts quality detail, and at Auto World Store, we're sure to have the American Muscle replica you're after. Picking up 1:18 scale American Muscle diecast cars is an excellent way to advance your collection. For hobbyists, this meant learning about different car specs and adding models to their collections from what was arguably the golden era of American automobile manufacturing. This era created some of the most iconic muscle cars the world has ever seen. The love of the American muscle car was born in the 1960s and early 1970s.
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