Product Description

- A glimpse into the excitement of American motorsports
- This is a plastic model assembly kit that reproduces the 1965 Oldsmobile 88 stock car specification in 1/25 scale.

[About the actual car]
- The 88 was one of the full-size cars that General Motors of the United States produced under the Oldsmobile brand from 1949 to 1999.
- The first generation model was produced from 1949 to 1953 and was equipped with a 5.0-liter V8 engine.
- Its high performance combined with a relatively compact body made it a popular choice.
- The 88 underwent many model changes, but the 1965 model was the fifth generation model and remained in the lineup until 1970.
- The engine lineup included 5.4-liter and 5.7-liter Sarans, as well as 7-liter and 7.5-liter V8 engines, and they became popular along with their styling.
- Modified stock cars are a type of motorsport that began in 1948. The machines started out simply removing the windows and installing roll bars, and gradually evolved into specialized machines with special chassis and bodies.
- The Ford Galaxy also became popular as a base vehicle for modified stock cars.

[About the model]
- The model is a reproduction of the 1965 Oldsmobile 88 for Modified Stock Cars, a popular category of stock cars.
- This fully detailed kit is 1/25 scale and features the unique mechanisms and style of a modified stock car, as well as a V8 engine.
- The body features eye-catching equipment unique to modified stock cars, such as side braces attached to both sides of the body and braces on the front and rear bumpers.
- In addition, a V8 engine is modeled under the front bonnet. The detailed reproduction of the auxiliary machinery conveys the car's power.
- The underside of the chassis is finished with a three-dimensional feel using separate parts such as the suspension. The thick tires and wheels tighten up the feet.
- In addition, the atmosphere inside the car is enhanced by the reproduction of the dashboard, seats, and sturdy roll bar.
- Large numbers and other markings on the body are of course provided as decals.

[Main features]
- 1/25 scale reproduction of the 1965 Oldsmobile 88 modified stock car model
- Fully detailed kit with engine included
- The packaging is a reproduction of the vintage type that was first released

Product Specifications

Car manufacturer

Oldsmobile

Item code

AMT1474

JAN code

0849398072837

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