(Pic) Mid-Sixties full-size Chevrolets

Nice pair of Chevies Mike. I have both of them in blue and black. When Ertl released the Biscayne I was disappointed.  I preferred the sportier fast back look of the Impala. I have gotten over it and appreciate the something different of the Biscayne.

Nice soft lighting. Love that Impala.

Wow, what beautiful models. Fantastic shot too.💯

I used the roof of the Biscayne for my Maynard Rupp Chevoom 1966 Chevelle project.  The '66 Chevelle had the hardtop C pillar flying buttress design that was common across the mid-sized GM suite of cars.  The basic shape of the sedan was needed to complete the look of the original funny car. However, it did require it to be severely sectioned to size it (Narrowed and the B and C pillars angle changed to match the Chevelle) to fit the smaller Chevelle.

...ah yes, my favorite!     Now that's a chop job - George Barris would be proud!       BTW: For those that don't know, here's what Marty's finished replica looks like.    😎 😎 

Posted by: @chris

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...ah yes, my favorite!     Now that's a chop job - George Barris would be proud!       BTW: For those that don't know, here's what Marty's finished replica looks like.    😎 😎 

I had an interesting conversation with Maynard Rupp, the builder, owner, and driver of the Chevoom.  Back in 1966, when the car was first conceived, drag-racing magazines reported that Rupp wanted a car as close to the real car as possible.  Indeed, it was intended to have an operating interior dome light and working head and taillamps.  In fact, when I conceived of doing it in 1:18 scale, I considered having the features as well.  I elected against it, but that's not the interesting part!  What's interesting is that when I communicated with Rupp about questions I couldn't get answered from the available reference photos I had, I mentioned that I wanted to duplicate his working head, tail, and interior dome lights.  He told me that was just a rumor and the car NEVER had those features!  However, the photo of the 1:1 car clearly shows the headlights illuminated and shining!  I didn't debate the issue with him.  I just assumed he'd forgotten or was suffering from many years of inhaling nitromethane fumes.  LOL!  

@marty-johnson 

WOW.

Thanks for the pics and wonderful layout Marty; I appreciate you sharing this Pard!! 

Posted by: @perrone1

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Nice soft lighting. Love that Impala.

I loved that Impala too but always thought that the tires/wheels were a bit undersized. But Chris is the expert on this subject! Also, I didn’t care for that vertical door strip guard 👎

Posted by: @100ford2003

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"But Chris is the expert on this subject!"

...."expert?"  🤔 🤔 🤔      "Crazy?"       Without a doubt!    😬 😬 😬     

Authentic's 1967 Impala wheels look about right - which means they may appear "small"  but that's because 1967 Chevrolets had large wheel openings - the wheels DID LOOK small; but it's all quite correct.

To a certain degree, we've become jaded - looking at some many "altered"  classics today whereas owners have installed larger rims & tires.   But IMO, Authentics got it right.  😀 

But they did engineer one of the wackiest aspect door hinge designs I've ever seen.    When the doors are opened on these models it's a disturbing sight!  😬 

In my opinion, 1967 was a banner year for American automotive design.  I don't think I can name a SINGLE car, from ANY of the Big 3 (and AMC) that didn't feature absolutely gorgeous cars!  

Posted by: @marty-johnson

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In my opinion, 1967 was a banner year for American automotive design.  I don't think I can name a SINGLE car, from ANY of the Big 3 (and AMC) that didn't feature absolutely gorgeous cars!  

Gotta agree Marty. All my favorite cars from that era are '67's. Now here's a surprise. All except for the Corvette. Yep, even though I love the '67 Vette, I slightly revere the '63 Split Window a touch more.

Thanks Chris, i’m sure i’ve seen things that weren’t quite right. 
Steve

@marty-johnson I'm inclined to agree with that, kind of a "end of an era year"  too.    1967 was the last year for many cars to have "exposed wipers,"  no running lights, some lost their vent windows (most would be gone completely by 1969 ) seat belts were not yet fully mandated, but dual reservoir brake cylinders were. 

I always viewed 1967 as the last year of the "1960's cars"  while 1968, with all of its mandates & changes, ushered in the beginning of "1970's cars"   does that make sense?  🤔 🤔