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24/05/2022 9:46 am
Two Cyclones actually. NASCAR hero Cale Yarbrough had his stamp on the 1969 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler ll that was released in the Eastern US and, as a nod to his SCCA TransAm winnings, Newport Beach's own Dan Gurney had his name gracing the Western US offering. These Mercurys were produced for homologation purposes so that the aerodynamic nose and tail could be raced in the NASCAR series. NASCAR had mandated that 500 of these should be built, but Ford cheated with some trick photography using some dressed up regular production Cyclones, only built 351 out of the 503 they reported. All the homologated Cyclones had 351 Windsor V8s, automatic transmissions and bench seats. These models were part of GMP's discontinued (unfortunately) 1/24 lineup.
24/05/2022 9:57 am
They are both great models. Very under-appreciated.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
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24/05/2022 10:31 am
@jcarnutz Their whole 1/24 lineup was trashed because GMP didn't have "Mint" after their name. They sold for next to nothing on the secondary market. Collectors did the same to Mattel when they ventured into the scale. Both companies suffered from "Mint Snobbery".
24/05/2022 10:55 am
I have these two and have never even taken them out of their boxes. Not sure why not....lol.
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24/05/2022 10:58 am
That's too bad because these and all of GMPs 1:24 scale models were as good as anything the "Mints" ever issued.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
24/05/2022 4:54 pm
Agree with the quality comments. I have the Gurney version, brilliant engine bay.
24/05/2022 5:19 pm
I agree with everyone's comment's. During GMP time, I would stop at the plant and they would show me what they were working on. Tom actually gave me I believe a Mustang and their 1/24 lift when I had stopped to visit. It was a shame when they got out of 1/24. I have them all except the Blue Dan Gurney racer.
24/05/2022 7:16 pm
Have both and agree that GMP was producing models equal in quality to the mints.
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25/05/2022 12:02 am
You are so right ! Those models were / are awesome and were available at great $.
Steve
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25/05/2022 2:00 am
These are really well done, especially the engine compartments and interiors. I have both and bought them new on the secondary market for around $40 each about a year after their release. These cars were way underappreciated, IMO. GMP even modelled the reduced height rocker panels correctly. I was hoping they would do the 1969 Ford Talledega, but it was not to be.
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25/05/2022 10:50 am
25/05/2022 11:08 am
As usual GREAT photos that really showcase these fine model! I have the blue one and I strongly echo all the positive comments. I’m glad the GMP models in 1:24 finally are getting recognized and that the prices have gone up. These could be obtained at one point for $35-50 all week long, no more!!!!!
25/05/2022 12:36 pm
thx Rich. I’ll look into this. I was hoping for a street version, but this is better than nothing.
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25/05/2022 5:01 pm
thx Rich. I’ll look into this. I was hoping for a street version, but this is better than nothing.
Pete theres a Monogram and Revell 1/24. I'd love to see you have a go at one of them!
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25/05/2022 7:03 pm
I bought the Monogram kit at a model show a few years ago, unboxed and in a sealed freezer bag. But, as it turns out, the kit was incomplete. I built the 351W engine and put it in a '69 Mustang. I gave the body to a friend who was going to make a hard-body slot car with it, but I think that project stalled. I should look into getting another one. Thanks Geoff.
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