‘39 Chevy Long Distance Rally Car

[crossfire 2004]

Originally built for a rally themed UK forum build off this Chevy is based on the coupe style used by the legendary Fangio and replicated by a number of current vintage race car builders.

Stupidly I chose to start with the Revell lowrider kit which I then had to un lower to restore the original ride height, then swop in a 6 from the Matchbox ‘51 convertible to which I added dual carbs. Body mods were restricted to running board removal, reprofiling the leading edge of each fender and making hood sides from a pair of ‘36 Ford couple items. Paint is Peugeot white which has a nice creamy appearance and is straight from a rattle can.

Wheels are from the Hogans Heroes Jeep with parts box tires, the roof mounted spare is held down using a scale tank tow rope. Seats are from the Willys street rod, seat belts and hood straps are made from masking tape. Side exhaust is a mix of solder, aluminium tube, plastic rod and Tamiya tape ‘heat wrap’.

 

Seasons greetings to you all, your 2017  builds have all been so inspiring. Thanks.

[Silver Foxx]

Real nice looking build , looks so right , well done .

[TooOld]

That's a pretty cool replica .  Love all the detailing . . . spare tire , hood straps , exhaust . . . great job !

[bbowser]

Who would have thought to use a '39 Chevy as a rally car?  Great model!

[misterNNL]

Nice model. Only thing I would change would be to have the hold down straps for the hood and roof mounted spare tighter so things would be more secure. Thanks for sharing.

[Phildaupho]

Maybe this style should be known as Rally of Gentlemen cars!!?? I sure like them.

[Jonathan]

This is the coolest thing I've seen lately!

[DumpyDan]

Great looking build, one of my favorite kits

[Cpt Tuttle]

Odd idea, but what's not to like? Well done!

[ChrisR]

Looks great!!

[peekay]

Great looking model!

[vintagercr]

Great looking build.  I always liked that kit

[espo]

I like your build on this. I'm not familiar with this type of racing up it looks like it would be very interesting.   

[crossfire 2004]

Thanks to everyone for the kind comments regarding the build, I have made a couple of adjustments to the restraining straps on the spare wheel and the hood since taking those photos as both were annoying me every time I looked at the model.

Heres a link to a similar car with a few more details regarding long distance rally events.

https://rpsrally.com/1939-chevrolet-coupe-long-distance-rally-car/

 

[espo]

Thanks for the info. At $125000 it's a little rich for my blood, but it sure looks like it would be fun.  

[oldcarfan]

This is so nice, I love this kind of build!

[Snake45]

Nicely done! I think you captured the spirit you were going for quite well. 

[89AKurt]

Very cool subject, I know something about rallies, and old cars, but not this combination.
My only critique, way too clean! 

[landman]

Love it!

[Jantrix]

Excelllent. I have a Peking to Paris racer in the planning stages using a '40 Ford.

[Daddyfink]

That awesome! I love it!! Very different and well done! 

[GerN]

An unusual build - great!

[stavanzer]

I saw an article about these racers in a 1-1 car magazine and wondered when I see one modeled. Your's is superb! I like the vibe. Looks like it is ready for a cover photo.

[crossfire 2004]

Pleasantly surprised by the renewed interest in this build and the positive comments from you all.

Heres another shot of the finished Chevy.

 

[426 pack]

Very cool. 

I biult something similar to this but with a 41 Plymouth and a 426 HEMI.  Mine is nowhere near as nice as yours though