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When you think about Muscle Cars, you have to immediately include the big block Chevelle. It’s one of those quintessential icons of two-door coupes with gigantic motors just oozing horse power. Ertl crafted a ton of muscle into this gorgeous diecast.
First, the metallic paintwork is flawless. So is the striping and the script lettering. Depicted is a big block Super Sport LS6 454 with auto transmission and A/C. Let’s go up front first and check out the detailing work. Crafted into the engine room is the big block itself with great accuracy in air cleaner stickers, wiring, battery cabling and plumbing and oh my how sharp looking are the scissors spring hood hinges!
The interior is awash in nice detailing. The dash and console were finely crafted and the seat belts are really terrific. The trans shifter shows up well and the floor has great detail. The trunk features a full spare and a complement of operational stickers. The tires are nicely lettered and the wheels suitably chromed. There’s even accurate detail in the tire treads.
This model recalls the period when the muscle era was starting to wane due to government and insurance industry regulations but still stood tall at the pinnacle of muscle car development. Ertl has done a remarkable job in helping us remember! The Chevelle rates 9.7 on the 1:18th scale Thrillometer!
(10/29/2012)
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