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Old 01-05-2022, 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by 77 Canamman View Post
MPC made the Firebird Formula/Trans Am promos. MPC modified the molds into the kit cars, so a few of the parts from a kit fit the promos. In 1977-80, the promos those years actually came in a kit style box and had to be assembled, but did not have a separate engine or opening hood.
I could be wrong, but I believe that the promo models changed for 1975;
So prior to 1975 they came in a plain white box assembled with the closed hood, there after they came unassembled in a retail sized box, but covered in promo images - and a sticker telling of the colour the contained car was.

1975 retail kit:


1975 promo kit:


I believe that the promo kits were Formulas through to 1976, and then changed to the Trans Am for 1977.
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1970 Formula 400
Carousel Red paint on Black standard interior
A no-engine, no-transmission, no-wheel option car.
Quite likely one of few '70 Muncie three speed Formula 400's left.


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