Dancin' 1964 Chevy Impala Model, circa 1999
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Artifact Overview
The 1964 Chevrolet Impala is an icon among hip hop fans and lowrider builders. This remote-controlled model is based on a '64 Impala lowrider -- lowered to the ground and equipped with a height-adjustable suspension that makes the car appear to "dance" up and down as it travels.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Scale model
Date Made
circa 1999
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made by Lindberg Models of Craft House Corporation, Toledo, Ohio.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2011.115.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Patrick Reynolds.
Material
Plastic
Color
Green
Gold (Color)
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 2.125 in (car)
Width: 2.75 in (car)
Length: 8.25 in (car)
Height: 4 in (box)
Width: 6.5 in (box)
Length: 9.5 in (box)
Inscriptions
Printed, in part, on instructions: LINDBERG / DANCIN' '64 IMPALA LOWRIDER / NO. 73026 / SCALE 1/25 / LINDBERG MODELS / CRAFT HOUSE CORP., TOLEDO, OH COPYRIGHT 1999
Printed, in part, on box: LINDBERG / AUTHENTIC 1/25 SCALE MODEL KIT / '64 IMPALA / DANCER / LOWRIDER / SIDE TO SIDE / DANCING ACTION! / RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 10 AND OVER / FEATURES INCLUDE: PRE-ASSEMBLED DANCING MECHANISM AND CONTROLLER / PRE-DECORATED BODY / GOLD PLATED PARTS / SPOKED GOLD PLATED WHEELS WITH SPINNERS / WHITEWALL VINYL TIRES / WORKING HEADLIGHTS AND TAILLIGHTS
Stamped into bottom of car: U.S. PATENT NO. 6,036,575
Impressed into side fenders: IMPALA SS
Impressed into front grill and rear trunk edge: CHEVROLET
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