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FIRST GENERATION
1:18 SCALE
LIMITED EDITION
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Successful machinery dealer and racing enthusiast acting as
financier(Tom Greer), an engine builder best known for his boat
financier(Tom Greer), an engine builder best known for his boat racing
power plants(Keith Black), and a tall thin young car painter(Don
Prudhomme) fresh from his first big win at the 1962 Bakersfield March
Meet. The combination immediately clicked and dominated West Coast
Top Fuel racing for the next two years. During this time Prudhomme's
physique and lightning quick reflexes earned him the"Snake" nickname
that has been part of his career ever since. Keith Black gained countless
land based customers and became the first successful drag racing engine
builder. Both legendary careers were launched by the performance of this
amazing car that won ninety percent of its races.
This Gmp limited edition diecast model is an exact representation of the
car as it appeared June 17, 1962 when it debuted at the famous Pomona
Raceway. The Fuller chassis was cloaked in a gorgeous aluminum body
by Indy -car builder Wayne Edwing and tomato soup orange paint by
Prudhomme. Ewing had yet to complete the car's distinctive air scoop, so
it was fitted with the standard Hilborn polished four port model.
Nevertheless, the team won the first of dozens of Top Fuel Eliminator titles
that day.
After just a few months, the scoop had been installed, and then the entire
car repainted in a bright yellow (much more to Black's liking), just as it
appears in the other popular version of this car also available. But, this is
the legend as it began.
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$150
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