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Looks like the Sunny (Japanese) 427 body on the 289 chassis kit made about 30 years ago with the original AMT kit as the base. You can still find them and the reissue made by Academy which was more honest and labeled the kit as a 289 (with a 427 type body). So, since the 289 chassis (leaf spring front) and 427 (coil springs) are vastly different, your best best is to make a 289 Comp Cobra using the 289 AMT kit front and the Sunny rear and using a HRM engine. That is my suggestion anyway. I'm sure JC and Cobraman will chime in on what they recommend.

Correct - the Mark I's were very expensive (about three times the price of s GT and much more than a Saleen). It did pave the way for the Cobra model but due to the high price only 62 were made. My guess is there a lot of low mileage ones out there that would still not fetch $40,000 give that a new 6 cyl Mustang has more horsepower.

Very cool. My goal is to build one each of all the IMC/Testors and MPC GT40's, Mark II's, IV's and J Cars. I have only one left to go - the MPC Jcar. Did you use Keith Marks decals to build the 1971 Europa?

The real Cobras (about 1,000 260 or 289 and 427 or 428) were made from 63-67. Everyone since is either a kit car or a continuation model authorized or built by Shelby. Blue and Red are the most popular colors. The 427 was the fastest production car for many decades. Good work and welcome to the hobby. We are all addicted to plastic on this forum.

I would fly it.

Nice build. I built one with the stock wheels and tires and hubcaps. It's too bad the reversed the wipers on the kit - that was an oops they never bothered to correct.

Here are more pictures of #15 as raced at Daytona. Notice the small #15's on the taillights.

Yes the Mustang script is included with his Mach1 decals. The decals come in black or silver.

Since 43 years have passed I will speculate on the reason for the unusual decals. Wayne Andrews (another source says Max Berrier) drove a #15 highly modified Mustand in the East Grand National NASCAR series. As you can see in the picture the decals are pretty much dead on to the car as it was raced except for the side stripes which I suspect may have been added to the real car or someone at MPC just bought they would look cool. There are decals for different race tracks this car raced at on the sheet. Other pictures show a chrome front bumper and a 71/72 style grille and the car was raced in 72 and/or 73. So, either these decals were meant for an earlier issue of the kit (the version with the roll cage and race interior would make sense) and instead of bothering to design a new decal sheet MPC just threw this one in the new 73 kit. So in someone's infinite wisdom they decided let's make the same mistake and include a decal sheet that makes no sense for this stock 73 sportsroof. I would find some 71/72 grille parts (Detroit Resin Group has them) and use the decals on the Warren Tope kit and buy some Keith Marks 73 Mach1 decals and make a separate stock Mach1. I have no insider knowledge of my assumptions but given the bizarre things we have all seen with other kits and decals I'd say I'm not too far off. I will not speculate what engine Andrews/Berrier ran but a Boss 302 would not surprise me at all. Of course we all know that engine did not come in any 71-73 Mustang which is okay because the kit has neither the 351C or 429CJ either much less a pirated Boss 302. What you get is a regular 302 (single exhaust would be factory correct) and a Boss 429 which never came in any 71-73 Mustang.

No love for the FMX automatic. ;-)

Retro is not always a good thing. Keith Marks has the correct decals.

I will make note of your mods as I have started this project also except I will being doing the Lil Red version.

Seeing the model built reminds me that that it is a combo of parts for various 66-68 Mustang kits. When these sell for crazy money on EBay I just shake my head.

Revell in the early 2000's along with a blue 67 GT500 and some versions of 68 fastback including the Bullitt version. I found this one on EBay for under $20 with shipping.

Sort of a blend between a diecast and a model. The body is prepainted and decorated. The interior and chassis and engine are like a typical model. The nice thing is it was a very fast build. The 68 ten spoke wheels are incorrect for a 67 and the body is stock Shelby instead of having the modified Eleanor body kit. Nonetheless less it was a fun build and looks cool.

Gaggle of GT40's there.

The story that began this thread is so full of holes it should be In a Bonnie & Clyde movie.

Replicas and Miniatures of Maryland has some nice pre-drilled distributors that look very realistic.

That looks so much better than the 66 chassis. Did you also use the 67 Mustang 289 engine?

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Looks very good. I'm curious how well the 67 chassis fit. I dislike the 66 Coupe chassis a lot so this sounds promising.

I'll admit the IMCM is an impressive collection with all the models, parts packs and literature and paints, etc. Stepping outside of my modelers shoes for a minute I'll have to admit that at age 57 I would not have a clue who these builders are. While the early days of modeling are important to many, I'd guess most modelers under 50 may not "get it." There seems to be so much more available these days in the choice of kits and no lack of very skilled modelers. I'll go out on a limb and guess there isn't a similar museum for the early days for planes, armor and ships but no doubt if there was it would be sponsored by IPMS. I just wonder about the long term interest of a limited subject matter. If you go to the Rock and Roll hall of fame it isn't just about the 1950's and 1960's. Since there have been and there still are a lot of model car manufacturers, it would be akin to Ford, GM and Chrysler having a joint museum. Until the day when there is a joint effort between the manufacturers, magazines, and hobbyists for a more broad endeavor, keep on building and attending NNL shows and posting here. Maybe a virtual museum will get things rolling but it a way it is what exists not on this website now if you think about it. Perhaps the long term answer is a tie in to a full size car museum otherwise all these great models we have built are just going to end up on EBay going to the highest bidder.

Welcome to our support group. We all have this lifelong obsession. You probably have access to some unique kits from down under and Asia. Post your builds and take your time.

Are there more stock muscle cars and race cars? It seems like 90% of the models are street rods, customs, trucks and drag cars. A tv/movie car section (Barris) would seem logical. Where's the Batmobile?? IMHO a broader appeal might be the way to go to generate more interest.