1/24 57 Chevy Funny Car (AANh7172)

The 1/24 scale Tom McEwen '57 Chevy Funny Car kit offers model enthusiasts an exciting opportunity to build a piece of drag racing history. This kit features a one-piece flip body and a tubular frame, ensuring a detailed and authentic representation. The model includes a finely detailed dual-magneto engine, a separate rear wing, and wheelie bars, making it an impressive addition to any collection. It is molded in white and clear, complete with chrome-plated parts and soft black tires, along with clear window components and an updated decal sheet. This kit is rated at skill level 2 and is officially licensed by General Motors and Tom McEwen.

Introduced in 1988 by legendary Top Fuel and funny car drag racer Tom "Mongoose" McEwen, this remarkable funny car showcases the classic shape of the 1957 Chevy on a modern funny car chassis. With astonishing 1/4 mile runs of less than six seconds, it could easily claim the title of the fastest '57 Chevy in the world. Tom McEwen’s illustrious drag racing career spans over 45 years, marked by numerous victories and his iconic match races against Don "The Snake" Prudhomme. These high-profile events were pivotal in shaping a new era of professional drag racing, highlighted by the emergence of nationally-known sponsors.