The Special 1:24th Edition 1972 Chevy Chevelle SS 454 from
Maisto is a great looking model. The red car with the white
hood and trunk stripes is classic Chevy muscle car. This
convertible has a bright white interior which stands out as
much as the red paint job. I found the white dash and white
steering wheel took a little bit away from the overall
appeal of the interior. If you were to see this car on the
street it would most certainly get a second glance. The
factory rims had the bow tie in the middle and the rest of
the decals were in their proper locations.
The
interior of this car was entirely made of plastic so it did not
have that authentic feel some of the others cars have. I did
notice that there was not a rear window crank on the driver’s
side in this model like there was on the passenger side. I liked
the amount of detail that was included in the door panels and
seats on this model. The arm rest and window cranks were clearly
visible and designed Justas s they were in the original car. The
center console shifter fit nicely in this car
The engine in this car was also entirely plastic but did contain
a decent amount of detail for this level of model. The air
cleaner had the original turbo jet 454 stickers as well. The
plug wires were hard to see at first as they ran underneath the
rocker covers but they were all there. The steering worked
remarkably well on this model and the wheels turned crisply and
smoothly with only a minimal amount of effort.
The
underside of the car was rather simple and only contained a
small amount of detail. The dual exhaust was included but it did
not connect directly to the engine which was a little bit of a
disappointment. I liked the front independent suspension and
there were springs included on the rear wheels to give the car a
little more feel while moving it across the floor. This car
certainly has curb appeal and would make a nice gift for the
younger generation. If you are looking for a good looking car
with a small price tag then the 1972 Chevy Chevelle SS from
Maisto is just the model for you.
Frank
Regards