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Motor Max 1:24 scale "Fresh Cherries" diecast model kits of three 1974 notorious small American hatchback cars- the Pinto, the Gremlin and the Vega.
On four separate areas of their display box it is indicated that the trunk opens. This is not the case for my three hatchback models as their back panels are sealed. It would have been a real nice feature if that panel did, in fact, open. And I don't recall that MotorMax made any of these 1974 models with actual trunks other than the hatchbacks. Have to give MotorMax credit for coming out with images such as these based on the original 1:1s being unique and quirky.
The Chevy Vega came gray primered in the kit and was painted yellow; the other two were factory pre-painted as such.
Notable quotes from the liner notes:
1974 Ford Pinto
"Although Ford sold thousands of Pintos, there aren't too many around anymore."
1974 AMC Gremlin X
"American Motors offered the Gremlin X package as early as 1971, calling it 'The sharpest, sportiest group of features in one package.'"
1974 Chevrolet Vega
"Another standard feature found on the Vega was front wheel disc brakes- a FIRST for any GM vehicle."
Thanks for looking...
On four separate areas of their display box it is indicated that the trunk opens. This is not the case for my three hatchback models as their back panels are sealed. It would have been a real nice feature if that panel did, in fact, open. And I don't recall that MotorMax made any of these 1974 models with actual trunks other than the hatchbacks. Have to give MotorMax credit for coming out with images such as these based on the original 1:1s being unique and quirky.
The Chevy Vega came gray primered in the kit and was painted yellow; the other two were factory pre-painted as such.
Notable quotes from the liner notes:
1974 Ford Pinto
"Although Ford sold thousands of Pintos, there aren't too many around anymore."
1974 AMC Gremlin X
"American Motors offered the Gremlin X package as early as 1971, calling it 'The sharpest, sportiest group of features in one package.'"
1974 Chevrolet Vega
"Another standard feature found on the Vega was front wheel disc brakes- a FIRST for any GM vehicle."
Thanks for looking...
Great photos and great looking models. I borrowed a Gremlin from a friend one time when the Edsel needed brakes to see my girl friend. I knew her dad disliked Ford products but I can't repeat what he said about the Gremlin. Also made use of a rental Pinto wagon for a week or so as a business related car. Both were not bad rides.
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