Harry P.

Wow, impressive. Sun Star has come a long way.

Yup. The belt material should thread through the "tongue" part... not under it like he has.

Wow. That is surgically clean and precise. Nice work.

Wow. Classy x2.

Well, if we're going to play the "but the new model year cars were already out when I was born" game, then since I was born in November 1956, then gives me 1957, which would open up a whole new world of possibilities... But I'll stick with the model year that matches the birth year. G... the Continental was a runner-up for me, but that ultra-cheesy fake spare tire cost it too many points.

Not only one of the best looking cars of 1956, but of all time. Still looks fresh today...

And a 2-speed at that. And fake knock-offs.

Yeah, I know how they evolved, and what they evolved from... but I assumed that once they had evolved to the tubular chassis, flip-top fiberglass body stage of development (the typical "funny car" as most of us define it), they had long ago dropped the battery and could only be started by a remote starter. I had never seen a "modern era" ('70s and newer) FC with a battery (or a starter motor).

I saw a Pinto FC posted "Under Glass" and was surprised to see the model had a standard looking automotive-type battery onboard. I thought no FC had a battery or starter; I thought they connected a remote starter to the blower pulley (isn't that what that "cage" around the pulley is for? To attach the remote starter?) I'm not exactly the world's foremost FC expert. Actually, not even in the top 10... So am I wrong? Did funny cars have batteries and starters at one time?

Really? Wow... did not know that. I figured they would not want the extra weight of a starter and battery. I have never seen any funny car with an onboard battery before. I guess you learn something new every day...

That is freakin' awesome! Beautiful!

Whaddaya mean, weird?

Now that's funny!

Remember, do not post any hints or answers here! PM me with specific year, make and model. The answer: 1958 FMR Tg500

A funny car with a battery???!!!

This would be the perfect model to use some of that out-of-scale "bass boat" metalflake paint.

Gotta agree there. Cadillacs just don't look very "Cadillac-y" anymore. That boxy, sharp-edged look is fine for a refrigerator, though.

Same here.

I agree with Art. Basswood is the way to go to build the basic structure, especially if you want to realistically duplicate full-scale construction with scale sills, studs and rafters. Hobby Lobby carries a wide selection of basswood strips, in many different dimensions, that would be perfect for in-scale studs, rafters and sills.

It's 40% off every week.

Shouldn't this have been posted in "What did you get today?"

Nice to see someone with such a well thought out and rational opinion...

Put a '63-'67 next to a '68-'69 and you tell me which is the cleaner, more evolved design? The split window was nothing more than a cheap Bill Mitchell styling gimmick. It was unique, granted, but did nothing for the styling. Take the split window away and you have a cleaner, better design, IMO. But still nothing like the '68. That was one slick looking 'vette. Best one ever, IMO.

I thought this thread was about the most embarrassing cars to drive...

Exactly what I was thinking. No panache, no bulging fenders or sexy curves... they were just... bland. Seemed more like a 2-seater Camry than a sports car.