Is it true???

[charlie8575]

I hope it's true, too. It wouldn't hurt to have a new, modern tooling "big" Buick V8, some Buik factory wheels, and other Buick-specific bits, either, in 1/25 scale.

The 1/24 Monogram '70 Buick GSX kit the last all-new Buick kit I can recall, and I think that was in...*gulp* 199Don't 1. 

Don't forget AMT's new '66 Riviera c. 1999-2000.

Charlie Larkin

Edited August 22, 2016 by charlie8575

[Casey]

Don't forget AMT's new '66 Riviera c. 1999-2000.

Charlie Larkin

Gah!...I did. 

[Chuck Kourouklis]

And that '66 was gorgeous too - probably my favorite of the "Mueller Era" turn-of-the-millennium AMT tools.  Great set of tires only ever used on the factory stock version of that kit. Makes me wish they'd work up a fresh '67 Eldo just to give 'em another home.

Always been of the opinion that there's little to match the original for boldness and beauty, but I'll take a boattail or three please.  Yes, early bumpers por favor.

They did that 1/64 '71 low-rider diecast once upon a time, after all....

[MrObsessive]

From 1976-'78 when I was in high school in Oxon Hill Md, I got to get up close and personal to a '71-'72 Riviera practically all the time. We had a next door neighbor that had one in the driveway, and it was quite a nice car. Not the best color in the world-------I remember it being a silver/gray with a black vinyl roof. However, it was very nice to look at as there were so many things going on with the styling.........all for the good IMO.

This type of car is what put GM on the map for so long---daring, bold designs that had no apologies for the way they looked. Think GM's '59 lineup and how polarizing that was to folks back when they debuted. Sure the '60 models were toned down a touch, but at least GM wasn't "playing it safe" like they do with a lot of their cars today.

Of course, 1971 was a loooooong  time ago, and government regs unfortunately have since dictated the shapes of cars. So no more "sharp edges", true four door hardtops, fins, etc.

[MrObsessive]

And that '66 was gorgeous too - probably my favorite of the "Mueller Era" turn-of-the-millennium AMT tools.  Great set of tires only ever used on the factory stock version of that kit. Makes me wish they'd work up a fresh '67 Eldo just to give 'em another home.

Always been of the opinion that there's little to match the original for boldness and beauty, but I'll take a boattail or three please.  Yes, early bumpers por favor.

They did that 1/64 '71 low-rider diecast once upon a time, after all....

With what looks to be a super nice '16 Camaro kit on the way, lets hope this is the start once again for AMT/Round 2 to recapture that momentum, and give us some nice surprises in the way of kits that haven't been touched before. 

One can only hope!

[Daddyfink]

But to Revell or AMT, please, no more of this!!! 

 

[Richard Bartrop]

If it means more sales, and there's a stock version, I can live with it.

[charlie8575]

But to Revell or AMT, please, no more of this!!! 

 

If it means more sales, and there's a stock version, I can live with it.

What Richard said. I absolutely agree with Jesse in principle, but, if it'll move plastic and I can still make a non-molested car out of it, I can work with it.

Chariie Larkin

[Richard Bartrop]

Or even a low-rider version, if that would broaden the appeal.  I think donks look stupid, but there are people who like them.   Whether there are enough out there to justify catering to them is a question for the marketing folks.

[slusher]

That's the first I've heard that, but I will say that particular car was one of the items listed on the "Wish List" that Revell had folks sign onto at the NNL East, that I posted about a while back.

All I can say is how can you NOT love that boat-tail??

 

IMO, this is one of GM's better bright spots of the '70's and certainly one of Bill Mitchell's most daring designs. Love it or hate it, it's certainly an attention getter and I do remember these very well as a teen growing up back then when these were on the road.

The lowrider crowd would be all over this! I say make it as a snapper with options to build a stock and a lowrider version. Leave it to us superdetail guys to go all out and set it apart. I'd build mine without the vinyl roof though.............looks better without it, or as a "day two" car with the half vinyl roof. That option didn't come along till '73 I think, but it complements the roofline all the better.

I hope the rumors are true, but we'll just have to wait and see!

My favorite Buick.

[Daddyfink]

Yes, I could live with a Low Rider version! 

[DaveM]

This is about the only new kit that could separate me from my money any more.  I have hit the point where I could build 24/7 for the rest of my life and not even make a dent in the stash.  I would build a few Kustom Kemps, as well as my usual four or five factory stock variations.  

[Chuck Kourouklis]

A sloppy slammer over a donk on its BEST DAY for me, but like y'all say, whatever shifts enough units to make it work...

[Daddyfink]

This is a very flexible car for customizing

 

[SSNJim]

 

This I would like to see more of. I don't think I've ever seen one of these chopped. Very different looking - I like this angle.

[SSNJim]

Found a frontal view. I think I like it.... Google "chopped purple Riviera" for more...

Edited August 24, 2016 by SSNJim

[randyc]

I had an uncle that had one of these in silver.  I'd definitely like to see a stock version in plastic.  Oh the cars of my youth...

Randyc

[Grid_88]

 

I have to say I don't really like the rear end of the car but I do like when they cut the front bumper and show off the amazingly cool grille/front end.

Edited August 31, 2016 by Grid_88

[Jonathan]

Not to be Debbie Downer here, but I'm guessing we'll see this right before we see the Academy Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe.  That said, I'd love to see this!

[Daddyfink]

Not to be Debbie Downer here, but I'm guessing we'll see this right before we see the Academy Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe.  That said, I'd love to see this!

Sorry, but that is too soon, we will not see this until the Bill Thomas Cheetah comes out.

[keyser]

Love to see a 71-72. Silver Arrow 3 that Bob D working on cool too. Here's a couple pics, was Bill Mitchell's personal car while at GM. 

THread title always reminds me of Blazing Saddles scene, so clip from that too. http://www.youtube.com/embed/w0MyA4XKpK8

Edited August 31, 2016 by keyser
pic problem

[Chuck Kourouklis]

Now THAT is what I would call beautiful.  I just like the DLO and drip molding sweep so much better on the Arrow...

[ZIL 111V]

Very last Bill Mitchell daring design, a 1971/72 would be fantastic, sure that a 1/25th kit will be on the store shelves ONE day, WHEN??? by who? my guess: Revell,. will see...