Product Description

-Reproduce the LA Dirt, an exhibition machine that gained popularity in drag racing

[About actual car]
-The machine driven by Billy Lewis `Wild Bill` Shrewsbury, who was active in American drag racing in the 1960s and 1970s and gained popularity, is the LA Dirt.
- This machine is called a wheel-standing car, and was set up to run a 1/4 mile from the start to the finish while wheelieing with the front tires lifted.
- The engine is mounted at the rear so that the front can be easily lifted as the start accelerates.
- Maintains a wheel-standing posture by setting the center of gravity to the rear.
- The flashy performance of lifting the front and running has gained high popularity at the drag race venue.
- Various machines with similar settings based on wheelie driving have appeared.
- An exhibition race was held and it was a blast.

[About the model]
-A plastic model assembly kit that reproduces the LA Dirt, a popular drag racer that appeared in 1970.
- The scale is 1/25, the number of parts is 68, and the total length is about 19cm.
-In order to run in a wheelie state with the front wheels lifted, the mechanism with the engine mounted on the rear is reproduced in detail.
- The engine is modeled with a 426 hemi V8 supercharger on the rear.
- The interior with roll bars is also reproduced in detail.
- Tires are hollow drag slicks. Plated wheels tighten your feet.
- Colorful markings with red and white stripes are also reproduced with large decals.
- This kit is a reproduction model of the popular MPC kit modified by Model King.

[Major features]
- 1/25 scale, finished total length is about 19cm
- 68 parts score
-Reproduce the 426 hemi V8 engine mounted on the rear
- Interior with accurately reproduced roll bar

Product Specifications

Car manufacturer

Others

Item code

MPC974

JAN code

4545782102864

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