What I've been hearing is what non-Maniac Mike said- mid 1950's vintage, GM product, but NOT a Chevrolet. I'm hoping for an Olds myself, but I guess we'll see what happens.
In the case of this guy- if I bumped into him at a show and he had what I wanted, yeah, I'd snap it right up! But as far as buying via internet or mail. Uh-uh. Not gonna happen.
I have that same kit- but I"m turning mine into an '83 Olds Firenza. I didn't think it would look too hot as a wide body IMSA car, but seeing yours mocked up I'm beginning to have second thoughts.
Seeing the Panamericana Hornet kind of makes me want a kit of the Panamerica '49-'51 Lincolns. And at least one more Hornet kit so I can build one in Panamerica livery.