Tom McEwen 1957 Chevy Funny Car 1/24 Atlantis

Description

Tom McEwen 1957 Chevy Funny Car

1/24 scale Atlantis/H7172

FEATURES: Length: 9.25 inches

Number of parts: 84

Molded in white and clear with chrome plated parts and soft black tires

Decals: waterslide

1 piece flip nose body and tubular frame

Detailed dual-magneto engine

Separate rear wing and wheelie bars

Skill level 2 14+

Paint and glue: not included

Description: In 1988 legendary Top Fuel and funny car Tom ” Mongoose” McEwen introduced his fans to something really new. His new ride featured the classic body shape of the 1957 Chevy on a modern funny car chassis. With 1/4 mile runs at less than 6 seconds, this funny car could claim to be the fastest ’57 Chevy in the world! Tom McEwen’s drag racing career spanned more than 45 years with victories all along the way. However, he was most known for his famous match races against Don ” The Snake ” Prudhomme. These high-profile races defined a new era in professional drag racing with the introduction of nationally-known sponsors.