Love the color here. Hope you have luck matching it. I will give myself a "drop" here and, let you know I offer the deep rear Y-Thrust wheels. www.madmodeling.com . Good luck with your build.
From what I understand the kit was haltted do ome body issues. Seems this kit (like the lowrider Caddy?) derived from a diecast. I want to say there was talk of the body being too slab sided. Not 100% sure on this though. But, Yes this kit would sell very well I think.
Welcome aboard. Nice that you have your aunt to help you get started. Where are you at in Michigan? If you guys are anywhere ner the Dearborn are, you might cosider joining our model carlub.
The fins kinda-sorta make it look Batmobile-ish( not sure if that is a real word). Maybe it could be Robin's car. Do you guys think Batman would allow Robin to have his own ride if he was a good boy?
Seriously though, love the humor is this one.
I know what you are talking about. I think it is called Stone Gaurd or, something like that. Spryed on the rocker panels and, lower dog legs to prevent stone chips. I would try part one of the Testors vynal top kit. This should give yoy a light texture you can then top with whatever color you are using.