Skipper's Critter- Which small block?

[Speedfreak]

Which small block is represented in the original Revell '51 Anglia Drag Coupe? Is it an Olds? Is it a Chevy? I'm trying to figure out which color I should paint the engine. The kit instructions say to paint it 'blue, but in the original photos I've seen of the original car it looks like red, or , black? I thought someone here would know the answer, thanks.

[iBorg]

Olds.

 

[Ace-Garageguy]

Yes, Olds, but specifically the first-generation Olds OHV V8 engine, built in displacements of 303, 324, 371, and 394 from 1949 through late 1963. It's an extremely strong engine, and was fairly popular with drag racers. The famous Stone-Woods-Cook '41 Willys (first version) ran one with a blower, and won consistently.

All the engines are visually very similar, and in 1/25 you can pick a number. The engine is an entirely different design from what Olds built later on.

And of course, a race car engine can be painted any color the engine builder or team owner wants (though light colors are often favored because leaks show up better than they do on dark colors). 

Edited December 12, 2018 by Ace-Garageguy

[Speedfreak]

Ok, thanks you guys. I think I'll paint it black.

Edited December 12, 2018 by Speedfreak