Not the only one looking to cash in on the "be the first on....." http://www.ebay.com/itm/Revell-83-Hurst-Oldsmobile-Cutlass-1-25-Model-Kit-2016-Release-id-85-4317/131792234475?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D36499%26meid%3D639525e438fa45d6aed08ce0a1fe0936%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D121964067819
Indeed their departure from the hobby will leave a void. Won't affect me too much as I mostly make mine into customs. The small trim parts and stock hub caps and such aren't that important to me so Don and Carol's well deserved retirement won't be a show stopper here.
A few I have staged in the "to do" area of the shop
Agreed. That's why I look for original old build ups preferably unpainted so at least I have an idea of what I'm getting into. The biggest issue is usually skirt rash and I have spliced in new rear quarters before. I enjoy the challenge.
Sharp! To me the A12 Plymouth and Dodge are the ultimate muscle Mopar! To echo the above good choice using the JoHan body...it's the best out there IMHO.