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26/01/2008 5:44 pm
Arnie Beswick's '65 GTO for Robert Versailles , et al [PIC]
This particular model is early in the 3000 run with it's skinny W/Ws on black steel wheels. This configuration was stopped at about 750 units and the front wheels were changed. I never knew what the reason was. It's a pretty nice model by SunStar for it's age with its smooth, deep dark metallic green and well done graphics (and it's a "radio delete"!). Only the doglegs belie its age.Check out the signage on the fender that reads "Arnie "Farmer" Beswick Signature Series".
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27/01/2008 4:20 am
This is the front wheel/tire change [PIC]
27/01/2008 6:47 am
Great pics of a really nice model Rich.Cool story.
I don't know how I missed this model.I didn'd recognize the car in your earlier posting but in these pics it dawned on me.I used to race against Rick back in the old days at the local strips in Virginia.I had a 63 Galaxie 406(tri-power).Rick went on to race pro stock for awhile.
I thought I would like to have one of those models until I saw what one was going for on ebay.$150 plus $15 shipping.Little rich for my blood.LOL
Oh,by the way,your pics are awesome.They make a average model look good and a good model look spectacular.This forum has some really great photographers.
27/01/2008 6:50 am
Looks better that way Rich.
SunStar builds some nice models for the price.Their 63 Galaxie is just like the one I used to race.Same color and all.
Topic starter
27/01/2008 6:53 am
The one you're looking at is an autographed model in an eBay store
Google Beswick 1965 GTO SunStar and you'll find a few in the $40 range
Topic starter
27/01/2008 8:03 am
Thanx, Robert. I just remembered about the pix of my model
I just remembered that I foiled the window frame door and trunk escutcheons and rocker panels along with a metallizer rub on the chassis and undercarriage to give it a better look. I've had this thing so long, I'd forgotten that I played with it a bit.
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27/01/2008 8:10 am
You have a learned eye towards accuracy.
Me? I kinda like the original black steel wheels and skinny W/Ws. It looks like a backyard project car. (that brings back memories, whereas you were out there on the front lines in combat while I was living vicariously subscribing to Hot Rod magazine. LOL