1970 Plymouth GTX
1/18th model NOW available

Many of us 1970 Plymouth Roadrunner and GTX owners have been wondering when someone will make a 1/24 or 1/18 scale model of our cars. 1969 and 1971 model year cars have been created but why not 1970?

Around 2004 John McBride of GMP Diecasts contacted me to ask if I would help him in a project he was working on - creating a very detailed 1/18th scale 1970 Plymouth GTX and Roadrunner model. As project manager, John didn't have to twist my arm to serve as a consultant on this project.

Now after 2 years, and many emails and phone calls between John and myself as well as tons of work by John, himself, GMP has available to the public an awesome 1/18th scale FK5 (burnt orange metallic) colored 1970 GTX featuring the 440 with the 6 barrel carburation. The following is a list of the two versions of the 1970 Plymouth GTX that GMP is offering and what one will get by ordering one. The first model will be a limited edition with 2508 made. The cost of this model will be $139. It will feature:

• 440-6bbl engine with standard power bulge hood
• 4 speed "hemi" manual transmission with pistol grip shifter and console
• 14" magnum 500 rims
• black side sport stripes
• flat black hood performance paint treatment
• FK5 burnt orange exterior
• FK5 burnt orange bucket seat interior
• "6-pack" personalized license plate artwork
• photo etch emblems
• heater hoses
• PVC hoses
• real metal hardware wire brake lines
• realistic ignition wires with correct firing order
• door windows that roll up and down
• driveshaft turns wit the rear wheels-has a real differential
• flip-down, spring loaded rear license plate feature that lets you access the fuel filler tube
• real cloth seatbelts with photo etch and chrome buckles
• glove box door opens
• articluated front bucket seats
• fully functioning steering that works with the steering wheel
• fully functioning suspension
• highly detailed trunk including floor mat, jack and spare tire
• dual outside mirrors
• functioning sunvisors
• highly detailed woodgrain dash and interior
• real metal wire radio antenna

The other 1/18th scale 1970 GTX model being offered is the "Tom's Garage Edition" with only 350 being produced. This model will be offered only to "Tom's Garage" members who can purchase a maximum of 2 models each. This car will be basically the same as the above mentioned one except for the following additions:

• air grabber hood
• rear "go-wing"
• side stripe deleted
• "Tom's Garage" custom photo etch reqr license plate
  (Here is a photo of the very limited Tom's Garage 1970 GTX))

Below are some closeup photos of the options on the standard 1970 GTX model, not the Tom's Garage limited edition.

Mopar Muscle magazine in their July 2006 issue called the GMP 1/18th 1970 Plymouth GTX model "almost better than the real thing". Below is a copy of that article.

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