XJ6 Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 (edited) Those were offered between 1962 and 1965-66. There were four: the two Deuces, the '25 T double kit, and the '36 Ford coupe/roadster. I believe the '32 Vicky was issued first, in '62. The dealer issue may have appeared before the kit was available in stores. The roadster was next. It is the Sport Roadster with the sidemount spare tires. Some revisions were made to this kit after its first issue (mainly to the optional parts), I believe this dealer issue was the first to include the revisions. Oddly, for a Ford promotional issue, the optional engine is a Chrysler 392. Next up was the double T kit. Again, it was revised from its first issue. The coupe body has the stock height roof. The parts configuration is similar to that of the Round 2 reissue with the stock height coupe body. The '36 Ford was last. My kit has a decal sheet with a 10/65 date on the back. This kit is similar to the first issue '36 with the chopped coupe roof, except the optional Pontiac engine is not included. I'm pretty certain that the '61 Imperial headlight units (for the custom version) are gone too. Considering how old these issues are, they aren't as tough to find as are other issues of the same kits. The Vicky and double T seem to be the "most common", with the roadster being next, and the '36 being the toughest one to find. Your experience may vary, however... Mark..Thank-You very much for the information....it is indeed very helpful..... Edit:...Mark any idea on the value of said kits....'32-? Thanks again for your time... Cheers...Don Edited February 7, 2013 by XJ6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 I would REALLY like to get my hands on one of these kits someday. I would like to make a stock version of a 1:1 I used to own. Same here! I had a red AMX version. it was a fast little car. What did you have? David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Hearse Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 I saw this on Ebay... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dartman Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Sort of a kit,does anyone remembor the hot wheels injection set.It had a plastic injection machine that used what looked like hot glue sticks for plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted February 7, 2013 Author Share Posted February 7, 2013 Sort of a kit,does anyone remembor the hot wheels injection set.It had a plastic injection machine that used what looked like hot glue sticks for plastic. See post #573. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggon Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 I've got 3 each of the vintage 32 roadster and vicky. Every so often I open the boxes to gaze at that beautiful virgin styrene. Thank goodness for ebay. The one thats hard to find is the "Snake Eyes" version. But thanks again to Ebay, I got this nice vintage built-up! Been thinking of contacting Greg Holland to see if he can do up the "Dixie Speed Shop" decals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggon Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 I thought I knew all 'till this. The "Magnolia Mauler" kissing cousin to the "Havana Banana" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyfink Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 I have one of the Wild Flower Series. The Sunflower Power '62 Buick Electra 225 Other cars in the series are: Bird of Paradise '60 T Bird Convertible Buttercup Bomb '60 Pontiac Bonneville Peony Pony '65 Mustang Hardtop Magnolia Mauler '60 Mercury Ultra Violet '61 Galaxie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Smith Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 There was this "Bird of Paradise" too Not part of the set, just the same name... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Same here! I had a red AMX version. it was a fast little car. What did you have? David G. I had the 74 Hornet Hatch, white with blue interior. I used to keep the back seat down so that it felt like a two door sport car! LOL It was fast, but since it was a manual 3 speed with that V8, it always wound out too soon. Oh, and that linkage would often stick when I would go from reverse, so I would have to reach under and wiggle it! LOL It was a blast tho. I had it in 82-83 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggon Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 (edited) Heres one I've never seen nor heard of. Looks like a morph between the Chizzler and the Sour Sisters AA/FD. Heres a link to the ebay sale. Only $426 bucks plus shipping! http://www.ebay.com/itm/HOT-ROD-THE-KAPPER-1-24-MODEL-KIT-IKKO-JAPAN-/370755612814?pt=Model_Kit_US&hash=item5652c1b08e Edited February 9, 2013 by Draggon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 I had the 74 Hornet Hatch, white with blue interior. I used to keep the back seat down so that it felt like a two door sport car! LOL It was fast, but since it was a manual 3 speed with that V8, it always wound out too soon. Oh, and that linkage would often stick when I would go from reverse, so I would have to reach under and wiggle it! LOL It was a blast tho. I had it in 82-83 Mine had the six cylinder with a 2bbl and a 4 speed transmission. A surprisingly quick car and one of my favorites. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 My buddy worked at an AMC dealer in that era. We got to drive a bunch of new AMCs, Gremlins, Hornets and Pacers. They were very interesting, cool and fast with the 4 speeds, both six and eights! I remember one red Pacer wagon with chrome wheels and a 4 speed that I still think about! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Colmer Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Bringing this thread back to life. I think there was a 7up one in this series too. Great 70s hair. http://www.fotki.com'>Hosted on Fotki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gray07 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Heres a Dr. Pepper one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share Posted February 21, 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edsel-Dan Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 What would it take to get them to re-issue these?? Wish I had bought the one I had in my cart that one time in Nichol's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadkill2525 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Special version with speed holes on the box top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duntov Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 OH Shoot.... now I have to go off on a 20 year quest to find a couple of these!!!!! Just what I need ....more kits!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted March 3, 2013 Author Share Posted March 3, 2013 I remember one in this series called Che Riviera. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted March 3, 2013 Author Share Posted March 3, 2013 Here's one for the Beetle lovers: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deathgoblin Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 That Firebug is nifty. How is the kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Ya, that Fire Bug looks pretty cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gray07 Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 That bug is sweet, we need a preveiw of the kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted March 22, 2013 Author Share Posted March 22, 2013 Addar didn't last too long from what I've read, and I've seen the Planet of the Apes kits they made, but I've never seen this one: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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