1976 Chevy Monte Carlo Lowrider Collectible, 2003

Summary

Lowriders transformed older-model, family-size cars into stylish rides with street-scraping suspensions and ornamental paint jobs. Customizers prefer American automobiles -- especially Chevys. Revell Inc., a die-cast and model toy company, created this 1:64 scale model of a 1976 Chevy Monte Carlo lowrider that has adjustable suspension.

Lowriders transformed older-model, family-size cars into stylish rides with street-scraping suspensions and ornamental paint jobs. Customizers prefer American automobiles -- especially Chevys. Revell Inc., a die-cast and model toy company, created this 1:64 scale model of a 1976 Chevy Monte Carlo lowrider that has adjustable suspension.

Artifact

Collectible

Date Made

2003

Creators

Revell, Inc. 

Place of Creation

China 

United States, Illinois, Morton Grove 

Creator Notes

Made in China for Revell, Inc., Morton Grove, Illinois.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2011.132.2

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Plastic

Technique

Die casting

Color

Orange (Color)
Silver (Color)
White (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 0.75 in

Width: 1.125 in

Length: 3.25 in

Inscriptions

Stamped on bottom: COPYRIGHT 2003 / CHINA

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