New Tin Box from AMT !

[Chris V]

Despite the slightly cartoonish look, this is actually a very authentically detailed model of "Ohio George" Montgomery's famous 1933 Willys Gasser as raced in 1966/67. With some patience and attention to detail it can be built into a beautiful replica of the real car.

Though generally frowned upon, the original two-piece tires in this kit were actually very nicely detailed, especially the pie crust slicks. In fact the tires have been one of the weakest parts of the subsequent reissues - until 2013 when Round2 released the restored premium "flatbox" issue featuring artwork from the Rodders Journal photo shoot. 

For those wishing to add further detail, I recommend getting a set of Goodyear frontrunners from Modelhaustires. Their T100-tires are based on Jo-Han's funnycar frontrunners and more accurate for Ohio George's car than the (ex. MPC) Denman frontrunners included in the latest reissue of the Willys.

Drag City Casting used to offer a BEAUTIFUL Willys bodyshell and front clip with vastly improved bodywork detail, including reshaped hood vents and "dimples" to clear the valve covers and radiator. Maybe Ed will make these available again, once the reissue hits the shelves...