Tub #5 - AMT's ever-so-briefly 1963 State of the Art design, built box stock

[tim boyd]

The least known of AMT's famous Trophy Series "Double Kits" was the XR-6/'27 T Tub kit issued only once in 1963. The '27 T could be built as a restored stock T Tub, or as an early 1960's style hot rod tub as built here straight from the box.

The engine was a Frontenac conversion of the T four banger, while the front suspension was a torsion bar style setup. These are the exact wheels and tires included in the kit for this version. The ever-so-briefly popular quad headlamps was a seldom seen early 1960's hot rod design cue.  Also note the custom radiator shell..a sectioned version that was different than the restored stock grille shell also included in the kit.  

The paint is Testors Model Masters Lacquer 1968 Thunderbird Light Diamond Green, with a flat clear overlay. A buildup of this kit was shown in Model Cars Magazine around 2012 or so....thanks for looking.....TIM 

 

[Ace-Garageguy]

Nice job on a cool old model, but it always bothered me how wrong they got the intake and exhaust port spacing.

EDIT: Website blocked the other larger photo.

                                                                 

 

 

Edited Monday at 11:24 PM by Ace-Garageguy

[Bainford]

Cool plastic classic, Tim. I dig the period vibe, both hobby and 1:1. 

[Cosmic D]

I really love seeing  this rare early kit so nicely done.

[bondo bill]

Neat build of an oldie

[Alan Barton]

I remember you commented on my yellow tub with single headlights, saying it looked better than the double headlights, Tim.  I tend to agree, but after seeing yours again, I might just have to re-install the double headlights.  So wrong, they're right!

Cheers

Alan

[XYHARRY]

So far, this one is clearly my favourite. Well done Tim. 

[PappyD340]

Looks great!

[tim boyd]

On 11/15/2025 at 3:14 PM, Ace-Garageguy said:

Nice job on a cool old model, but it always bothered me how wrong they got the intake and exhaust port spacing.

EDIT: Website blocked the other larger photo.

                                                                 

 

 

thx for the images, Bill....certainly proves your point....best....TB

[Trainwreck]

This is just about as "old school" as you can get, nice work.

[slusher]

Great looking hotrod!