Team Radical: El Camino and drag Corvette

This El Camino and Corvette were paired up as show/go cars as "Team Radical", both following the same design motifs. Cannot recall the exact 1:1 model year for the Chevies, they could be 1961, the same year the 1/25 scale plastic models were customized by my Brother Ted and me. We wanted to create some wild appearing vehicles that one might see at car shows during that time period. Since we had no sporty trailer in our stash at the time, the El Camino would be the one towing the drag Corvette to the local drag strip.

"Hot Head" El Camino has a Thunderbird grille molded in front; the hood was opened up to expose the engine. Big molded-in scoops behind the rear wheel wells follow through to accept the canted taillights. Window glass was used without a solid top to create a futuristic look to the cabin. And requisite white wall tires, spotlights, lakes pipes and spinner hubcaps complete the 60s look.

"Mazooga" the drag Corvette had all fenders cut off and a custom grille installed. Out back, nerf bars and drag slicks dominate. Inside, a custom steering wheel, gear shifter, tachometer and roll bars contrast with the extravagant upholstery matching that in the El Camino.

Thanks for looking....