Not A Modelling Question But Rather a Model Question

[showrods]

Have the parts for the "Stylized" version pictured in red below ever been reissued?

This is the original issue and all future issues that I've seen seem to have the "Stylized" version with only one headlight on each side as opposed to the stacked ones in this version.

Thanks!

 

AMT | No. T-757 | 1:25

 

Edited February 26, 2023 by showrods

[espo]

This kit has been reissued many times by AMT before Round 2 started also reissuing the kit in various forms. At one time it was offered by AMT with a Chopped Top option as well as large rear and front body panels with different grills and taillights. Since then, many of the options have been included in many of the reissues, but not everything at one time. Either way it is a great kit, especially considering the age of the tool. 

[Mark]

Most Sixties issues of the '57 have the Stylizing parts (the parts in recent issues are considered to be customizing parts).  

The second issue was called "The Gasser", in a "wordless" style box that had only an illustration of the drag version on the top panel. 

Next up was the Elegance Series kit which was molded in yellow, had blue tint clear parts, and didn't include those parts.  I wouldn't worry about finding one of those, not many were made and they don't turn up often.

Next after that was a Gasser Series issue which came in a cartoon style box and included a drag strip starting line display base.  It has the Stylizing parts back in, but is another one you needn't worry too much about tripping over anywhere.

Last issue with those parts is the first Pepper Shaker, the one with a green drag version (with black roof) on the box.  Round 2 has the '57 out right now in that same style box but the new kit does not have those parts.  You'd need to locate the original one (T-280).  The second Pepper Shaker is also numbered T-280, but has a turquoise drag car on the box and does not include those parts.  You'll have to find one of the early issue kits, or luck into a parts box with them in it (which can happen if you know what to look for).

[showrods]

Thanks both for the replies - not the answer that I was hoping for but it is what it is.