1/25 AMT '64 Chevelle El Camino Retrospective

[Casey]

Here's a visual look back at the AMT '64 Chevelle El Camino, kit #8734, relying upon found images on eBay. if anyone has this kit and is willing to take and share images, please do.

The inline six-cylinder engine and Westcraft boat were only available in this kit, and I don't think the custom body pieces (hood, grille, roll pan, etc.) were ever used again, either.

 

Good look at the decal sheet below:

[disabled modeler]

That is such a cool kit...!  Im still hoping to find what my 64 Chevelle HT SS promo needs so I car restore it to its former glory.

[maxwell48098]

I like how this particular kit was priced at $1.59 down from the $2.00 retail price.  The "200" after the 8734 was the suggested retail price AMT printed right on all of their kit packaging.  The first $2.00 kits were the '60 Pickups and the double kit 1925 Ford Model T kits

 

A.J.

Edited August 25, 2018 by maxwell48098

[Casey]

Edited August 27, 2018 by Casey

[Ron Hamilton]

I have that one in the basement. I love El Caminos.

[mangodart]

Here is one I just finished to restore a few days ago, was equiped with a small block V8 still, I think I got it this way !!

[Casey]

Found a few images of the Westcraft boat. I don't think these were taken from the boat topic in Model Cars: Kit News & Reviews, but they might've been:

[Bob Ellis]

I like the 6 cylinder engine in thi El Camino and wagon. Deleted for 1965

[disabled modeler]

Id love to have that boat myself...and the Straight 6cyl engines they used in 64.   Only 64 Chevelle I have is a HT SS promo...got to find glass...bumpers...front posts for her.