Will we see other G-body cars after the 83 Hurst Olds?

[GMP440]

Looks like this kit is selling well.  Will ever see any other stock G-body subjects coming out?

Good subjects could be any 78-87 Pontiac Grand Prix, 81-87 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, etc.

[Ace-Garageguy]

With the close similarity of the body shells among the three cars mentioned, and the use of the corporate Chevy smallblock in the Pontiacs and Montes, it would seem that additional G-body cars would be relatively easy to derive from the Olds kit and other existing tooling (Revell already has, I'm pretty sure, a smallblock Chebby block backed up with an appropriate auto trans).

The '86 NASCAR homologation-special Gran Prix 2+2 would be an interesting variation.    

[1930fordpickup]

We will see another Oldsmobile from this but any other brand is a good question. 

A Grand National Buick is already out so is the Monte Carlo SS, that would be a stretch for another of these kits. 

 

[Toner283]

Hopefully it will sell well enough for Revell to tool up a G body Malibu. I own several and would love to build them in scale but finding decent resin ones is difficult and costly.

[unclescott58]

I'm hoping for a non Hurst version of the Olds.

[martinfan5]

I'm hoping for a non Hurst version of the Olds.

This right here,  dealer stock with wire wheels would be nice.

Edited August 18, 2016 by martinfan5

[KWT]

Hopefully it will sell well enough for Revell to tool up a G body Malibu. I own several and would love to build them in scale but finding decent resin ones is difficult and costly.

I'm hoping for a non Hurst version of the Olds.

This right here,  dealer stock with wire wheels would be nice.

I agree with all the above!

[unclescott58]

This right here,  dealer stock with wire wheels would be nice.

Wire wheels? No............!

[Craig Irwin]

It's like any other kit, if it sells well it will probably inspire additional kits in the same vane.

 

[martinfan5]

Wire wheels? No............!

Yes.

[Brett Barrow]

The FE3-X Olds is pretty much confirmed at this point.  Pretty sure the plan was a 2 in 1 with stock parts.  

I know of a certain party in the industry that is pushing Revell hard for a Malibu so I know it's at least on their radar.  

[Merkur XR4Ti]

 

I wouldn't mind a stock Grand Prix. A buddy I grew up with had one that looked just like this, complete with factory faded two-tone paint job and a burgundy interior. We cruised around a lot in that car. It was quite nice for the time.

[bbowser]

 

I wouldn't mind a stock Grand Prix. A buddy I grew up with had one that looked just like this, complete with factory faded two-tone paint job and a burgundy interior. We cruised around a lot in that car. It was quite nice for the time.

I would buy one of these!  I thought the fastback NASCAR 2+2 that Bill posted was rather ungainly, don't think I ever saw one on the street.

[carman1]

 

I wouldn't mind a stock Grand Prix. A buddy I grew up with had one that looked just like this, complete with factory faded two-tone paint job and a burgundy interior. We cruised around a lot in that car. It was quite nice for the time.

would love to see these on the shelf,   Ive owned 4 of them over the years,   nice cars that you just don't see anymore  !

[mikemodeler]

The FE3-X Olds is pretty much confirmed at this point.  Pretty sure the plan was a 2 in 1 with stock parts.  

I know of a certain party in the industry that is pushing Revell hard for a Malibu so I know it's at least on their radar.  

I would think any new kit designed today has to be offered in several types of livery in order to justify tooling. The recent Olds Cutlass convertible is a great example, which makes me wonder what they have planned for the upcoming Bronco kit....?????

 

The Malibu would be nice to have and if I had to guess, it would be along the lines of the Mustang LX where it would be a stock and a drag version.

[Deathgoblin]

I'd like to see a stock Monte Carlo, Non-SS version. 

[mademan]

I'd like to see a stock Monte Carlo, Non-SS version. 

in the mean time, a guy that goes by the name of ART ROLL on facebook, casts a really nice monte carlo CL nose.   and Jevries out of the Netherlands does a great LS conversion.

[om617]

With the close similarity of the body shells among the three cars mentioned, and the use of the corporate Chevy smallblock in the Pontiacs and Montes, it would seem that additional G-body cars would be relatively easy to derive from the Olds kit and other existing tooling (Revell already has, I'm pretty sure, a smallblock Chebby block backed up with an appropriate auto trans).

The '86 NASCAR homologation-special Gran Prix 2+2 would be an interesting variation.    

That is one hidious looking car. The wheels are ok lol

[Ace-Garageguy]

 

That is one hidious looking car. The wheels are ok lol

As noted above, it was a "homologation special", a limited production model done to allow the aerodynamically slipperier rear window to be allowed for racing in NASCAR...

                                                     

[om617]

I understand. The stance has a big influence on how i see it. looks pretty good in it`s race-suit,lowered and meaty tires.

[Toner283]

The nascar spec cars were also produced for the Monte Carlo. Google "Monte Carlo Aerocoupe" and it will pop up. Same back window as the Pontiac 2+2 but IMO less overinflated looking.

[Ace-Garageguy]

The nascar spec cars were also produced for the Monte Carlo. Google "Monte Carlo Aerocoupe" and it will pop up. Same back window as the Pontiac 2+2 but IMO less overinflated looking.

Actually, though similar in concept, the rear windows on the two cars were in fact different, developed by two different methods and design teams within GM (if I recall correctly).

Edited August 19, 2016 by Ace-Garageguy

[mikemodeler]

Revell offered up a stock version of the Monte Carlo Aerocoupe, don't recall it being reissued. 

[Ace-Garageguy]

Revell offered up a stock version of the Monte Carlo Aerocoupe, don't recall it being reissued. 

                 

i'm having a hard time seeing Revell doing the G-body Monte in 1/25 when it already exists in several versions in 1/24.

[mikemodeler]

                 

i'm having a hard time seeing Revell doing the G-body Monte in 1/25 when it already exists in several versions in 1/24.

Unless they tool up a stock nose there isn't much need for another Monte. AMT/MPC had the earlier (78-82) Montes offering, wonder if they are considering a re-issue at this point?

Would be nice to see a Malibu coupe and wagon come forth, Revell did have an El Camino based off of the 78-80 models that could be used as the base for the wagon.