1:18 two lane black top 55 question

[goodwin3224]

Does anyone know about this kit?

[magicmustang]

The real car was used in the movie Two Lane Blacktop and was also driven in the American Graffitti movie by Harrison Ford alias Bob Falfa.

[goodwin3224]

I didn't know they were they same car in those movie's. I was meaning more of how hard are these kits to find and what do they typically go for. Thank you

Edited November 18, 2014 by goodwin3224

[cobraman]

In this case ebay is your friend. Just do a search and your questions should be answered. : )

[cobraman]

Just looked on ebay. There is one and the guy is asking 500.00 for it. ( good luck ) But it is not the body shop version looks like its already assembled.

[goodwin3224]

Yeah I saw that one. I didn't figure it was worth hundreds but I'm getting it from a friend and I don't want to be ripped off nor do I want to rip him off. I can't find the kit version though

[Longbox55]

The real car was used in the movie Two Lane Blacktop and was also driven in the American Graffitti movie by Harrison Ford alias Bob Falfa.

Well, that's partially correct. There were actually two cars built for Two Lane Blacktop, one with a 454 that was the primary car, and a second with a very hot 427 that was used for the drag racing scenes. There was also a 3rd car that was a more or less stock '55 Chevy only used for interior scenes. The secondary car was the one that was converted for American Graffiti, and the 3rd car was the one used for the crash scene at the end. Both the primary car, which is still in it's Two Lane Blacktop form, and the secondary car, which has been restored back to it's American Graffiti form, still exist.

As far as the die casts go, they are essentially the same other than the wheels, hood scoop, intake manifold, and the paint.

[dogma3]

i believe thats a ERTYL CASTING....

Edited November 23, 2014 by dogma3

[AzTom]

i believe thats a ERTYL CASTING....

It is Ertl and was sold as such. The kit came out a few years after the built version. They both sell for good money last I checked.

It you want the correct Daisy mags for it, you can find them on a dark green Corvette.