"Original Issue" '69 Torino Cobra

[ReduitRetro]

This particular model was built way back in '92, and is among some of the oldest in my collection. I wired and plumbed the engine, scratch built dual sport mirrors, hand painted the tire lettering,(something not required today with all the pad printed offerings), and was my very first model I used Bare Metal foil to replicate the chrome on. This original issue kit has managed to survive all these years because it resides in a large display case to keep dust, pets, kids, and grand kids, at bay. I do have the reissued AMT kit in my stash, and plan to build it soon. As always, thanks for stopping and looking!

[Yeah Nah]

Stood the test of time James. Still looks great!

[michelle]

nice work 

[ChrisR]

Very nice!

[Tom99]

Looking good!

[XYHARRY]

Stunning, especially considering how long ago you built it. It definitely pays to keep your models in a cabinet. Well done James. 

Cheers, 

David. ??

[bobss396]

Very nice. I put the nose extension on mine and went NASCAR. It builds up well out of the kit. I see it is out in a new box. 

[ncbuckeye67]

Beautifully done! I love the dark red.

[Hi-Po]

Nicely done, neat and clean.

[espo]

Great looking build and still looks fresh. Like the engine detailing and the chrome trim still looks good. 

[bogger44]

That is a clean build and has held up over time really well.  Engine detailing and chrome work look really good.  I built one awhile back in the same colors.

[Rattlecan Dan]

Such a fine build to have withstood the vicissitudes of time. 

[karbuildr]

Just about any muscle car looks good in red and your Cobra is excellent. Well done, nice paint, engine is very well detailed. I like the wheels and tires.

[Dragonhawk1066]

That looks fantastic!

[charger74]

Very well done 

[shoopdog]

Your Torino build looks fantastic. Looks good in red.

['70 Grande]

Everything looks terrific on this build, but I especially applaud your spark plug wiring... it looks so 1:1 and I will be referring back to your engine pic every time I start wiring an engine for one of my own builds!

[slusher]

Super nice build!

[LennyB]

James, you caught my attention when you said "Original Issue 69 Cobra" so I had to take a look. I remember when this came out I got really excited and bought a whole bunch of them. However, and not to take away from your build in any way, this is not the original issue. The original issue was released in 1969 as a hardtop/convertible. Could be built either way with a separate hardtop. It was derived from the 1968 Torino Pace Car kit from the year before. This kit is actually a modified reissue of the 1969 Torino GT Fastback annual kit.

Anyhow, sorry for the history lesson but very happy to see your build and it looks fantastic. Looking forward to seeing what you do with the kit the second time around.

[ReduitRetro]

No problem LennyB, I figured it probably was not the "original" issue, but I was more or less talking about it in comparison to the newest release. Thanks for the history lesson though, as it looks like I was around 3 years old when the true original kit was for sale, lol!

[Hmann68]

Still looking beautiful! I keep my cars in individual showcases and in the glass cabinet. It’s worth it, as your Torino proves ??

[Olskoolrodder]

Beautiful build!  

[Noah H.]

That is a really good looking build.

[KWT]

Very nicely done

[Safire6]

Beautiful job! I love those early Torinos.