Background : The '57
300 is just one in a slew of Chrysler performance sedans. This 300 came with the 392 Hemi - a venerable
engine of its time. It was handsomely
designed with fins, chrome accents and
giant chrome bumpers. Add to that - huge
whitewall tires, a gaping grille and a dramatic hemi that just happens to NOT
be hemi orange! There were only a
handful of colors (black, red, white) and none were as exciting as the Mopars
of the 60's.
Specs : 6.4 Liter, 392ci, V8 375hp, 3800lbs
0-60 - 8.4, 1/4 mile - n/a
Amt is one for cars that have poorly fitting pieces and this
one is easily in the top 10 of lousy.
I've tried to do this car twice and the second time was a poor paint job
on my part. However, both times I worked
this car, the suspension fit poorly, the rear lights don't want to stay without
using too much glue, the bumper has little to sit on/against to fit, the
windows didn't fit the roof-line very well, and the interior tub isn't made
very well for fit. The car has other
problems besides fitting as well. The
color selection is poor (if you are trying to keep it stock), there is a
ridiculous amount of chrome to detail, the engine bay is drab (besides the
hemi), and the car is amazingly HUGE.
Easily the biggest car I've made, it barely fit on the shelf.
This car is not in stores, but is usually found for a low
price - around $13.00 or so. It is worth
buying to practice or to use in a junk diorama, but for an actual car to build
for display, I would avoid it.
Option : I would look into a 1957 Chevy - AMT or Revell.
Poor 2.5/5
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