Muscle car group build … WE MADE IT !!!

[Corsairfoxfouruncle]

5 hours ago, tangerine_sedge said:

Sign me up.  I don't currently have any muscle cars in my stash, but I won't let that get in thw way

Hello Tangerine, you're signed up. I will keep looking for interested members and hopefully we can qualify for the voting in November. Just a little secret I don't have any cars in my stash either. I’m looking at a 62-64 Impala( build it with a 409 to honor Brian Wilson). That or an early Pontiac, Mopar, or a Ford Mustang or Galaxy from the early years. 

[vppelt68]

4 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said:

I’m looking at a 62-64 Impala( build it with a 409 to honor Brian Wilson).

A "dual quad, four speed, positraction 409" is a safe bet, Dennis!

[Corsairfoxfouruncle]

51 minutes ago, vppelt68 said:

A "dual quad, four speed, positraction 409" is a safe bet, Dennis!

They make the kits I just need to source one. 

[tangerine_sedge]

9 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said:

Hello Tangerine, you're signed up. I will keep looking for interested members and hopefully we can qualify for the voting in November. Just a little secret I don't have any cars in my stash either. I’m looking at a 62-64 Impala( build it with a 409 to honor Brian Wilson). That or an early Pontiac, Mopar, or a Ford Mustang or Galaxy from the early years. 

 

Thanks.  I know very little about muscle cars, but after watching Breaking Bad & Better Call Saul, know that I need to make something suitably obscure and outwardly mundane, i.e. not a Mustang!

[paul-muc]

Though there are no Ferrari mentioned I think the 612 Scaglietti meets the criteria:
2 doors, 4 seats, V12 engine, 533 hp, rear-wheel drive, produced 2004-2011.

If so, I will enter with the Revell kit.

 

Edited June 22 by paul-muc
typos

[vppelt68]

6 minutes ago, paul-muc said:

Though there are no Ferrari mentioned I think the 612 Scaglietti meets the criteria:
2 doors, 4 seats, V12 engine, 533 hp, rear-wheeil drive, produeced 2004-2011.

If so, I will enter with the Revell kit.

 

But the Ferrari has good brakes and it corners well at great speeds... it may be eligible but it's not a Muscle Car

[Corsairfoxfouruncle]

6 hours ago, paul-muc said:

Though there are no Ferrari mentioned I think the 612 Scaglietti meets the criteria:
2 doors, 4 seats, V12 engine, 533 hp, rear-wheeil drive, produeced 2004-2011.

If so, I will enter with the Revell kit.

 

Yes It does, as do other 2+2 coupes with H.O. Motors and rear wheel drive. 
 

15 hours ago, tangerine_sedge said:

 

Thanks.  I know very little about muscle cars, but after watching Breaking Bad & Better Call Saul, know that I need to make something suitably obscure and outwardly mundane, i.e. not a Mustang!

Pony cars are allowed, but the more obscure types may garner more attention from fellow modelers. 
 

6 hours ago, vppelt68 said:

But the Ferrari has good brakes and it corners well at great speeds... it may be eligible but it's not a Muscle Car

True not by classic sense of definition. But then again a modern mustang does much the same vs an original 1965 mustang, yet both are allowed. I am planning on traditional (1954-74) vs (1975-2025) categories. 

[Stef N.]

Hello Dennis, please put my name down for this one too. I can think of a couple of cars for this and I'm getting inspiration from some of the other suggestions. 👍

[Corsairfoxfouruncle]

1 hour ago, Stef N. said:

Hello Dennis, please put my name down for this one too. I can think of a couple of cars for this and I'm getting inspiration from some of the other suggestions. 👍

Welcome to the car club, two major categories. Classic and more modern so you should be able to find something. I wish someone made a 1/24-1/25 Jensen Interceptor as I’d probably go for that myself. I just really like the look of the car. 

[Stef N.]

5 minutes ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said:

Welcome to the car club, two major categories. Classic and more modern so you should be able to find something. I wish someone made a 1/24-1/25 Jensen Interceptor as I’d probably go for that myself. I just really like the look of the car. 

My boss treated himself to a Jensen upon retirement. That is definitely a big old muscle car. I've tried looking for a kit to build one for him but to no avail. A shame as that would be perfect. 👍👍

[TonyW]

Add me to the list please. 

I love these things. Monogram will be my probable company of choice and something Mopar from their output will do for starters.

 

Tony.

[IMG1]

Am I able to go for this one, love anything with a V8. 

[Corsairfoxfouruncle]

12 hours ago, IMG1 said:

Am I able to go for this one, love anything with a V8. 

I have added you to the list. If we get 30 by November I will remind everyone to vote for this. 

[Erwin]

I could join if this counts.

 

 

 

 

 

Edited July 5 by Erwin

[silverfox63]

Hi Dennis.

Let me throw this cat amongst the pigeons.

 

1971 Ford (Australia) Falcon XY Phase III GTHO, fastest FOUR door sedan,               in the world! at time of production, (allegedly).

Seriously UNDERrated hp of 300, closer to between 350-380. Fitted with 351 Cleveland, close ratio Toploader 4 speed and a Detroit Locker diff.

Rev limited to 6150 rpm. With the limiter removed, was capable of revving PAST 7000 rpm, with a theoretical top speed of 157 mph.

 

Built as a limited production (300) homologation special to run, and win, at the 1971 Bathurst 500 as it was then.

 

Oh, and the HO tag? Laughingly called Handling Option, for insurance reasons.

 

Cheers,

Chris.

 

P.S. Count me in, please.

[vppelt68]

5 hours ago, Erwin said:

I could join if this counts.

 

 

 

 

 

That is one of the tastiest muscle cars of the era! As I was born that year, I had planned to build this model too, one day, but then I realized that by the time of my birth in very, very late August, all the American auto factories were already churning out the 1969 models 😁

[Corsairfoxfouruncle]

15 hours ago, Erwin said:

I could join if this counts.

 

 

 

 

 

My brother's 69 was in that exact color, it had the 440 ci with the hurst pistol transmission on the floor. I miss him and that car. I have added you to the list. 
 

14 hours ago, silverfox63 said:

Hi Dennis.

Let me throw this cat amongst the pigeons.

 

1971 Ford (Australia) Falcon XY Phase III GTHO, fastest FOUR door sedan,               in the world! at time of production, (allegedly).

Seriously UNDERrated hp of 300, closer to between 350-380. Fitted with 351 Cleveland, close ratio Toploader 4 speed and a Detroit Locker diff.

Rev limited to 6150 rpm. With the limiter removed, was capable of revving PAST 7000 rpm, with a theoretical top speed of 157 mph.

 

Built as a limited production (300) homologation special to run, and win, at the 1971 Bathurst 500 as it was then.

 

Oh, and the HO tag? Laughingly called Handling Option, for insurance reasons.

 

Cheers,

Chris.

 

P.S. Count me in, please.

Let me have a think on it. You’ve certainly laid out a good case for the car. Does anyone make the kit though ? Or would you attempt a mod or 3D print something ? Should I add you anyways or is it dependent on this car ?  

Edited July 5 by Corsairfoxfouruncle

[Mjwomack]

@Corsairfoxfouruncle do they keep moving the finish line 😯 surely we're over halfway by now 🤔

[Corsairfoxfouruncle]

4 minutes ago, Mjwomack said:

@Corsairfoxfouruncle do they keep moving the finish line 😯 surely we're over halfway by now 🤔

Changed we're at just a shade over 2/3rds now

[Mjwomack]

1 minute ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said:

Changed we're at just a shade over 2/3rds now

Hammer to the metal time!

[Black Knight]

Its 'pedal to the metal' or 'put the hammer down'

[silverfox63]

Yes, there is a kit available, well 2 actually, in 1/24 and 1/25 scale, however the highly detailed 1/25 scale version sells for big money. The other I can afford, but no, my participation is not tied to this particular model.

Cheers,

Chris.

[Mjwomack]

2 hours ago, Black Knight said:

Its 'pedal to the metal' or 'put the hammer down'

You can rely on my for mixed metaphors.or is it shaken similes 🤔

[Corsairfoxfouruncle]

15 hours ago, silverfox63 said:

Yes, there is a kit available, well 2 actually, in 1/24 and 1/25 scale, however the highly detailed 1/25 scale version sells for big money. The other I can afford, but no, my participation is not tied to this particular model.

Cheers,

Chris.

Good to know a kit is available. Are these the cars later used for the police cars in Mad Max

[Corsairfoxfouruncle]

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Ok everyone, silverfox63 has brought this to my attention, A four door muscle car. The 1971 Australian Ford Falcon. I have decided to put this up to the group to decide. Are four doors allowed ? Maybe not for American cars of that era ? Modern cars like the Dodge Charger has four doors and some of these are pushing upwards of 1000hp.
 

So the question again is should certain 4 door sedans qualify ?

 

If yes what are the base guidelines to determine that status ? H.p., top speed, special production lots ? 
 

Please talk it out and maybe we can decide if they do/don't. 
 

I will add your name to the main list Silverfox63. 

 

 

On 7/5/2025 at 3:55 AM, silverfox63 said:

Hi Dennis.

Let me throw this cat amongst the pigeons.

 

1971 Ford (Australia) Falcon XY Phase III GTHO, fastest FOUR door sedan,               in the world! at time of production, (allegedly).

Seriously UNDERrated hp of 300, closer to between 350-380. Fitted with 351 Cleveland, close ratio Toploader 4 speed and a Detroit Locker diff.

Rev limited to 6150 rpm. With the limiter removed, was capable of revving PAST 7000 rpm, with a theoretical top speed of 157 mph.

 

Built as a limited production (300) homologation special to run, and win, at the 1971 Bathurst 500 as it was then.

 

Oh, and the HO tag? Laughingly called Handling Option, for insurance reasons.

 

Cheers,

Chris.

 

P.S. Count me in, please. 

Edited July 7 by Corsairfoxfouruncle