COPO, Carlo, Corvette And SVO

Revell just released four new classic car model kits ranging in Level 1 and 2 model making skill ranges. For those of you unfamiliar with Revell’s skill level ranges here’s a brief explanation.

Level 1 requires no glue and no paint, Level 2 uses glue and paint for ages 10 and over while Level 3 require paint and glue for ages 12 and up. The higher the level, the more difficult the model is to put together.


While my wife and I were living in Texas between the years 1979 and 1981 one of my coworkers owned a 1969 Chevy Nova. It was a real workhorse with lots of power, plenty of room and set four adults comfortably.


The ’69 Chevy Nova COPO model, part of the Revell Muscle series, duplicates that car right down to the flat front and back chrome bumpers, L-72 engine and solid black interior. Look for maxed-out engine details, clean crisp model parts with no flashing, body trim lights and crystal clear windows.


The 1977 Chevy Monte Carlo is a low and lean driving machine with extended hood and trunk, small Captain windows just behind the single doors, a huge chrome grill and bumper, chrome wheels and rear bumper. Take a moment to check out the heavy duty undercarriage of this monster machine. Is it any wonder this was a favorite stunt car used in the movies during the 1970s and 1980s? It’s rugged, reliable and ready to take on any obstacle.


You’ll feel super patriotic driving the 1968 Corvette L88 “Rebel” Racer-especially if you live in the South like I do.


This red hot roadster features the stingray body style the Corvette is so famous for. With its smooth lines, molded body, two-seat configuration this muscle car deliver with powerful 427 cubic inch engine.


Pop the hood and you’ll be immediately be impressed by its beautiful chromed engine complete with plenty of belt and tube. It powerful quad set of headlights makes driving at night like driving during daylight hours. Fully decaled, this baby leaves no doubt that the South will rise again.


Part of Monogram’s Streetburner series the Level 2 1985 Ford SVO Mustang features a unique modification of the classic Mustang configuration. Gone was the distinctive Mustang front end replaced by a square front with hidden bumper with oversize headlights, wraparound bumper trips and bumped up hood intake. Trimmed in black with custom hubcaps the SVO Mustang also comes with a step down rear window spoiler, full black interior, two-doors and powerful engine that was custom designed for street use b Ford’s Special Vehicle Operations.