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Besides the new fuel injected 283/283 engine, DM has updated this "old tooling" model with a working suspension. It comes with both 'up' top in black and convertible boot in red. The model's stance is perfect, as it sits on its new suspension components. Great detailing features abound on the older-tech diecast.
They include rubberized 'bullets' on the front bumper, dazzling photo-etch crossed flags emblems on the front fenders, Golden V insignias on trunk and hood and golden license plate surround on the trunk lid. Although some have said the silver metallic paint is dull, a little wax and TLC brings it right up. (Editor's note: Our Jay Olins posted a note from DM that relates to the paint being accurate. It seems that Chevrolet, .."used a 'flatter' paint when looking into models being produced in the future to make sure they had enough gloss." I like the look of the car with the tight-fitting boot as the 'up' top seems a trifle bulbous to my eyes. But the texture finish of the black convertible roof is awesome. Even though there are a number of '57 Chevies around, this one ranks right at the top.
This is a numbered limited edition of 5000. The brass limited edition plate is affixed on the chassis beneath the drivers door. It reads XXXX/5000. Available only to those that purchase the model is a limited edition, in red, of the car in hard top form.
The issue price is $135.
(08/14/2002)
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