The History of Model Cars! + Rarest kit ever?

A brief history of the model car and how it came to be one of the most beloved hobbies ever. From its humble beginnings to the creation of Round2. Plus- The rarest model car kit ever?
By model Restorations.
If any of the info is incorrect, please let me know.
Bonus! - Indiana Jones finds the 1st model ever!
Thanks!





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[williambayer]

AWESOME VIDEO! Thanks for posting....good time!

[rickzinck]

Pretty cool overview of the hobby. Fun stuff!

[diecast_MikeEspo]

Very interesting. Do cool 😎.
In 1960 the model kit blew up and went nuts .
Great video .

[AmateurScaleModelBuildi-ljso]

Great video and awesome history. Wood metal plastic, we've come a ling way. And survived the 70s. I had no idea about the Amazon rain forest either. Incredible

[mrupscale]

Cool Stuff love the history man!! great job!

[modelermark]

I've never heard of those promotional "Used Car" kits shown at 5:15. I'm going to need to do a bit more research on this; hoping that it doesn't take me - as kids say these days - down a "rabbit hole."

But I do remember the model car satire in the October 1974, Volume 1, No. 55, issue of "The National Lampoon" by P.J. O'Rourke titled, "First Model Car, " featuring the AMT 1957 Ford. The box said it could be built either, "Abused, Dented or Wrecked, " and included painting tips by none other than Earl Scheib. If memory serves, 'accessory' parts included a lawn mower, extra oil cans, oil puddles to put under the car, (that appeared to be adapted from figure bases included with military kits, ) and other 'beater' details.

Ironically, the "customizing" tips given in jest really were becoming standard 'weathering' techniques for modelers around the same time this satire first came out.

Thanks for sharing this. 33rd Like.

[davidchin]

Nice little history on model cars. Didnt know the "Used Car" kits were part of a movie promotional giveaway😊

[ronstewart]

Awesome video. I built a lot of those kits in the early 60's. Ron

[markfrommontana]

I remember visiting my grandparents on the farm in the early sixties when I was a little tyke. Grandpa had a half dozen promotional cars from the dealers he had patronized over the years. They were the only “toys” in the house and quite sturdy. I loved those cars! Great video- brought back a lot of fond memories. 👍👍👍

[madmax]

Love that begining! The history was pretty interesting. Did you read that last kits box? Its friken hilarious. Thanks for posting!

[glennhales]

I have the Used Cars kit, unbuilt. My kit has the Camaro inside. How about the Barris ZZR?

[CoolDave-tchb]

In the era of old times wooden models are time consuming and you have to do a lot of sanding and painting. Plastic has come a long way and don’t have to spend that much time on that and can be customized to the hobbyist likeing.

[bruneydamekanic]

Enjoy the video and I’m a die-cast collector since childhood

[kenswonger]

since you showed 2 ove my kits.its a George Barris.super van.a testers model.1977 is the year it was made.un finished model.not built kit.😮

[Jimthechevywheelman]

Heard it said that the 1911 smp chevrolet was thought of the rarest. Any other thoughts on that one?

[CycolacFan]

Nice video, but I really hate AI voiceovers, they have terrible cadence and no idea how to pronounce half the words. Ray-Veil… Rown-Taa…?
Rarest kit is probably the AMT 1911 Chevrolet, something like 25-50 produced. I’d heard 500 of the Used Cars kits were issued, since it was only the box art that differed who knows. Until we find concrete evidence of production numbers for the 1911 Chevys and the Used Cars kits it’s impossible to be sure which is rarer.

[ungurdani]

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[ungurdani]

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[JasonPaetznick]

The robot voice is not good. Otherwise information is great

[rickdee]

Narration makes this video unwatchable. Rayvale?