Re: AMC diecasts (Highway 61)

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I'd like to see a 68-70 Javelin as a large die-cast. They can do a lot with it -- standard colors, "Mod" colors (BB), T/A replica, Donohue, and replicas of the actual T/A cars with little costs. That would have to be a big plus. Depending on how the bodies are cast the 71-74 models could be made with different taillight panels and grilles for all years, but would cost more and the only collectible variations are the T/A cars. For that reason I think the 68-70 body would be more cost effective for a first AMC, then do the 71-74 body (I'd start with a 71-73 Javelin and AMX, and throw in an Alabama state trooper and T/A racer version). I say start with the 73 because that body could be made in such a way that a different taillight panel (or decal?) could be used to make all 71-73 models. The 74 taillights would require a different taillight panel that would take more work. 

Others I think would work well are the early Hornet two door sedan (could be made as a plain Hornet, SC/360, and Shirley Shahan drag car). A Gremlin could be done the same -- plain, X V-8, and Shirley Shahan. Shahan raced both a Gremlin and Hornet in 71, in case anyone wondered about the reference. A 68-69 American would be the last I'd recommend (probably before the Gremlin though) -- Rogue, SC/Rambler, and convertible from the same body mold (just cut the top off and drop in a different interior would likely work). 

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