A List of Cars i would like to see new tools of

[Darin Bastedo]

there are kits on this list that have either never been released or in some cases the exiting kit is is not up to modern standards. So to whom it might concern this is my list of what I think would sell. this is in no particular order.

1971 Mustang Boss 351

The existing kit of this is far from accurate and takes quite a bit of effort to get even a good looking shelf model out of it.

Alfa Romeo Duetto (the car from "The Graduate")

Why there has never been a popular scale kit of this car puzzles me It was in production for decades and is possibly the most beautiful if the 60's small sports roadsters

1929 Ford Roadster. coupe and sedan.

This would be the logical next step for Revell to follow up thier great success with the 1932 Fords.

1957 Chevy Nomad

do we really need another 57 chevy? Yes at least 3 more. include parts to do Sam Hollingswoth's custom with an optional tuck & roll interior, bucket seats skylark wire wheels and decals and you have a winner!

1957 Chevy Convertible

Give this one a 2 4bbl set up for Revells already great small block and a nice set of chrome reverse wheels.

1957 Chevy Sedan delivery

Add optional gasser parts and a big block that would be adaptable to the other 57s in Revels range and you have a hot hot seller

Revell 1970 Ford Torino released as a special edition

Add all the optional parts from the Pro Modeler GT kit and you have a sweet 2n1

1972 Ford Gran Torino

Give it some pro-touring options and a full sheet of decals to do multiple paint schemes

1975 Ford Gran Torino

Can you say "Starsky & Hutch?

1970 Mustang Convertible

Make this one a base model with an inline six and poverty caps. sure not many convertibles were ordered this way but they are pretty much the only trim package that hasn't been done yet.

1967 Mercury Cougar

Who wouldn't love a new tool of this? add some period mag wheels and perhaps a two 4bbl option

1965-66 Mustang coupe

Based on Revell's decent fastback/shelby/convertible model. throw in a paxton set up as an option and maybe some vintage drag parts

1965 Ford Galaxie

make it buildable stock, but load te box with enough period Nascar parts that people will buy it just for those.

Shelby 289 Cobra

With optional dragonsnake parts

Shelby 289 Cobra FIA

can use most of the tooling of the street car

Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe

No explanation needed.

1963 Corvette zo6 coupe

With street and racing parts, based on Revell's excellent 1967 kit

1963 Corvette Roadster

Done as a non-zo6 car so wee can kit bash with the coupe.

1968 Chevelle SS 396 hardtop

add some period street machine parts

1968 Chevelle convertible non-SS small block

add some different S/M parts and we can kitbash with the coupe.

1970 Pontiac GTO Judge

with S/M parts and srtipes to go with different stock colors

1970 pontiac Lemans convertible

You could kitbash this with the GTO to make a Lemans coupe or a GTO convertible

1966 Pontiac GTO Convertible

Based on Revell's excellent 1966 GTO Coupe

1948 Ford Coupe Stock roof

Add parts to make a 48 merc out of it too.

Divco Milk Truck

give it a load of milk bottles and crates as well as a load of street machine parts.

1963 Buick Riviera

Throw in some 60's custom parts and a how-to booklet on custom paint techniques

1971 Buick Riviera GS Boattail

Some 70's lowrider accessories would be welcome here

1969 Buick GS 400

could be based on the 72 Olds tooling

1963 Checker A11

W/ taxi parts and some cool street machine parts.

1966 Chevy Suburban

Based on Revell's 1966 pick-up. Includs some outdoors accessories like a tent and canoe

1965 Pontiac GTO Convertible

The current MPC/AMT kit is a joke. this would be a welcome replacement

1965 GTO Coupe

Add some period drag parts or modern street machine parts

1969 Dodge Charger 500

Could be based on the current Revell tooling

1946 Merc Sprtsman Convertible

Can be based on revell's 48 Ford, it's the extremely rare woody bodied convertible

1970 Olds Cutlass Rallye 350 hardtop

Could be based on Revells 1972 Cutlass convertible

1983 Hurst/Olds

Add some optional pro touring parts and this would be a big hit

1954 Packard carribean

This would be a nice one for mobius to do

1969 Pontiac Trans AM Coupe

Could be based on Revells excellent 1969 Camaro tooling

1969 Pontiac firebird convertible

same as above but could be used to kit bash the very rare 1969 T/A convertible

1972 Pontiac Grand Prix Hurst SSJ

Could also be based on the 1972 Olds chassis, this was a stylish muscle car and would look great next to the hurst olds.

[charlie8575]

You've got some great picks, Darin, and I'd buy just about every one of them.

I like your picks for the '57 Chevies. The Nomad and convertible especially are models that are WAY overdo to be done. Let's hope Revell does.

Charlie Larkin

[whale392]

As long as we are on the Tri-Five Chevs, how about some 4 doors and 4 door wagons? Too many of the 'Halo' cars, go for some mainstreamers for a change.

[ra7c7er]

there are kits on this list that have either never been released or in some cases the exiting kit is is not up to modern standards. So to whom it might concern this is my list of what I think would sell. this is in no particular order.

1963 Checker A11

W/ taxi parts and some cool street machine parts.

YES 100%.

Also throw in a BMW 2002 and a BMW E30 M3 with detailed engine.

[jsimmons]

+1 on the 1967 Cougar, and I can guess why you want the dual-quad variant.

I'd like to see a complete Trans-Am series of models come out, including the Cougar, Boss 302's, Camaros, AMX's, and AAR Cudas.

[Crazy Ed]

I'd like to see a complete Trans-Am series of models come out, including the Cougar, Boss 302's, Camaros, AMX's, and AAR Cudas.

Let's not forget 69-73 Javelins and there were a whole slew of U2 Cars in the series also that most forgot about. Heck the first seasons point leader was an Alfa GTA!

Ed

[highway]

1957 Chevy Nomad

do we really need another 57 chevy? Yes at least 3 more. include parts to do Sam Hollingswoth's custom with an optional tuck & roll interior, bucket seats skylark wire wheels and decals and you have a winner!

1957 Chevy Convertible

Give this one a 2 4bbl set up for Revells already great small block and a nice set of chrome reverse wheels.

1957 Chevy Sedan delivery

Add optional gasser parts and a big block that would be adaptable to the other 57s in Revels range and you have a hot hot seller

Revell 1970 Ford Torino released as a special edition

Add all the optional parts from the Pro Modeler GT kit and you have a sweet 2n1

1972 Ford Gran Torino

Give it some pro-touring options and a full sheet of decals to do multiple paint schemes

1975 Ford Gran Torino

Can you say "Starsky & Hutch?

1963 Corvette zo6 coupe

With street and racing parts, based on Revell's excellent 1967 kit

1963 Checker A11

W/ taxi parts and some cool street machine parts.

1983 Hurst/Olds

Add some optional pro touring parts and this would be a big hit

1969 Pontiac Trans AM Coupe

Could be based on Revells excellent 1969 Camaro tooling

1969 Pontiac firebird convertible

same as above but could be used to kit bash the very rare 1969 T/A convertible

These are the ones I'd love to see, too. Revell could do them from the nice 56 platform, of the tri five Nomads I have it is by far the best. Of course with that said, I throw in the 55 Nomad and 55 Bel Air in the mix as well, because I think AMT's kits of the 55s are not the greatest.

The Torinos are a nice idea, but with those I also say through the Ranchero in the mix, too!

The 63 Vette, YES! I've always loved the split window since I could say Vette, but AMTs 60s or 70s something tool is hideous compared to the modern tooling.

The Checker just rates off the "COOL" chart for such an ugly utility car that it would be a "Must Have", and the Olds would also be nice not only in Hurst trim, but 442 as well. I could finally built not only a model of my friend's old 442, but I could also maybe build another friends base model Cutlass as well.

As a Trans Am fan, of course the 69 cars would be high on my "must have" list, I have never cared for the old MPC/AMT kits of any year until the more modern tooling came out for the last Gen 4 cars. I would also say they could be based on Revell's great 68 Firebird kit, and add the option of either the V8 or Blue Flame 6 like the old horrible MPC kit. Of course, some more of the 70s and 80s cars with more modern tooling would be fine by me, too!

[gasman]

I only want too see one right now. Revell giving a us a much needed modified new tooling (they can use the 72 Cutlass as a base) 1969 Chevy Chevelle SS.

[Darin Bastedo]

These are the ones I'd love to see, too. Revell could do them from the nice 56 platform, of the tri five Nomads I have it is by far the best. Of course with that said, I throw in the 55 Nomad and 55 Bel Air in the mix as well, because I think AMT's kits of the 55s are not the greatest.

I have good news for you, they did do a 55 Belair off the new tooling...

[highway]

I have good news for you, they did do a 55 Belair off the new tooling...

Thanks for the info Darin, I'll have to make sure I pick one up and put the AMT clunker up for trade!

[Rob Hall]

Great list, Darin. I'd add a '71 Mustang Mach 1 also.

For race cars, definitely would like to see some Trans-Am subjects, along w/ Can-Am and more vintage LeMans/endurance racing cars..I have the Fujimi GT40s, 917, 512 and others, but would love to see a Lola T70 in 1:24th (I'm sure Tamiya's 1:12th one is great, but I prefer 1:24th) and others from the '60s-70s...

[oldscool]

I've wanted a new Boss 351 for years and the Javelins would be great too.

grumpy gus

[Casey]

Both the AMT and MPC 71-3 Mustangs are underscale because they used updated earlier-model chassis from prior annuals. Neither of them was a particularly strong effort when new overall, and nearly 40 years of wear and hacking of the tooling hasn't helped.

No love for the Otaki 1/12 scale '71 Ford Mustang Mach 1?

[Nick Notarangelo]

1983 Hurst/Olds

Add some optional pro touring parts and this would be a big hit

I would be all over a case of these myself,and to think of how hard REVELL would it be to modifiy the MONTE OR GNX to make this.

plus with just a little work I could modify them all the way up to the 87's.

Edited March 12, 2011 by Nick Notarangelo

[charlie8575]

1983 Hurst/Olds

Add some optional pro touring parts and this would be a big hit

I would be all over a case of these myself,and to think of how hard REVELL would it be to modifiy the MONTE OR GNX to make this.

plus with just a little work I could modify them all the way up to the 87's.

With all the possible options, I don't think I could stop at a case.

Revell could tool up a lot of options in one kit. Cutlass Calais/Salon, standard Supreme, Brougham and 4-4-2 with minimal extra effort and a really not that great an extra expenditure once you consider the tooling for the body and engine. Most of the extra parts would be on the chrome tree, two unique designs of taillights (one with the little rockets in them, the other with the mylar strip running vertically,) and a few different grille inserts, depending on year and trim-level. Even the 1987-'88 grilles and composite headlights wouldn't be that tough to do.

The only real challenge aside from would be the interior door panels, as those changed almost yearly.

Charlie Larkin

[Casey]

1967 Mercury Cougar

I would love a new 1/25 scale '67 Cougar kit, but for now, this is all we have

[Rob Hall]

I would love a new 1/25 scale '67 Cougar kit, but for now, this is all we have

That pic is of a '70 kit..never seen that one before..Japanese? There are a couple resin '67s out there..I have the Modelhaus '67, along w/ two each of the AMT '67 and '68 annuals..would definitely like to see a new issue based on the '90s era AMT '67 Mustang.

Edited March 12, 2011 by Rob Hall

[LOBBS]

I'll throw in a few that I've been waiting for.

1967/68 Camaro

Preferably done from the '69 Camaro tooling but could also be done from the '68 Firebird tooling. Countless variants available for release.

1967-72 GM pickup

One of the most popular trucks of all time and we're stuck with dinosaur annual tooling. Only way to get a non-'72 is to find an annual kit.

[Harry P.]

Are we talking 1/24-1/25 scale only?

Cuz if not, put me down for a full-detail 1/8 scale Daytona or Superbird. With parts/decals to build either stock or NASCAR versions.

I don't care what it costs, I'm buying it.

[Dragline]

Modern Pro Stock, AA/FC and Top Fuel cars please.

While they are at it let's see some reverse engineering on a few that are so rare they are getting difficult to afford.

I have no list so someone can start one.

Bob

[Mooneyzs]

Modern Pro Stock, AA/FC and Top Fuel cars please.

While they are at it let's see some reverse engineering on a few that are so rare they are getting difficult to afford.

I have no list so someone can start one.

Bob

I have to agree with Bob on this one. Lets see some new drag kits. I would actually love to see some new 1/16 scale drag kits personally

[brett]

I'm with Bob and -Chris but I would be happy with any of the 80's pro stock its as well but the real no brainer to me is the lack of Pro Mod kits. Sure theres a ton of aftermarket body styles out there but unless you can scratchbuild you're out of luck for a current chassis. Think of all that would buy them for that alone, they would only need generic decals like the model king firebird. heck I'ld buy dozens by myself.

[Eshaver]

Darrin, I read and then re- read the origional post carefully. I can see where you actually put some serious thought into you're picks . I would be a willing customer of any of these kits . Ed Shaver

[Darin Bastedo]

Darrin, I read and then re- read the origional post carefully. I can see where you actually put some serious thought into you're picks . I would be a willing customer of any of these kits . Ed Shaver

Thanks, while I think all of these would do well they are also ones I would really want to buy too. It has gotten to the point that I've got all the kits that have been holy grails for me over the years, now my holy grails are all kits that haven't been made yet. One of my holy grails is not on the list though, as many people have no idea what it is, and that is the Siata 208s

[Casey]

I actually had the 1/12 Otaki R/C car that used that body as a kid. All the Otaki American car kits had some quirky proportions but that one wasn't too bad. Thing is, that doesn't satisfy the need for a good on in 1/25 though. The "1/24" Otaki kit was a motorized nightmare...I sold the one I bult on eBay just to get it off the shelf because it was so huge that it didn't fit in. It seemed more like 1/22 scale.

I was being a bit tongue in cheek with my replies regarding the '71 Mustang and Cougar, as most of the Japanese kits of American cars have been poor efforts at best.

I do think the '67 Cougar kit would be a good idea for an all-new kit, but I don't see anything topping a 1/25 scale '70 Plymouth Barracuda/'Cuda in the "most needed" category. Yes, it's matter of opinion how necessary it is, but I don't think anyone would argue a '70 Plymouth E-body would sell like hotcakes and be a perennial good seller for Revell.