[77 Canamman]

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.

[unruhjonny]

Originally Posted by 77 Canamman

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.

[428ho4spd]

I have a Johnny Lightning of my '67 GTO, but I'm still looking for a mint Signet Gold promo with its original box to add to my stuff.