Item No.: 20030795
An American legend…
The ’57 Chevrolet Bel Air is one of the vehicles that has been part of the CARRERA lineup for 10 years. Ten years ago, our CoMod colleague Jörg wrote the following about the first Bel Airs: “I can’t say whether these cars will appeal to a large enough customer base in Europe, but in the U.S., they will certainly have their fans and, consequently, strong sales.” That has proven to be true: Although the car has not been part of the German and European lineup for years, the Chevy continues to enjoy unbroken popularity in the U.S. For years, CARRERA has been releasing a new racing version of the 2-door sedan at regular intervals. The “civilian version” of the Bel Air was only available in 2008 (in red) and 2009 (in sky blue, for the U.S. only); all other versions were or are race cars. Original Chevy race cars from that era now fetch quite respectable prices at auctions in the U.S.Preise.DerThe latest Chevy, with item number 30795, is a race car in turquoise and white with the starting number 90. According to information from our designer Günter “Slottus” Leifer, the car is based on a real-life model. As for handling: The car impresses with its sheer size; there are 124 models that are only slightly larger. The car’s dimensions are also evident in its weight—the Bel Air tips the scales at 119 gr. This is also noticeable while driving: The car sits firmly and surprisingly well on the track; there’s no tendency to tip over in corners due to its weight and higher center of gravity. Thanks to its size and weight, the Chevy’s handling comes close to that of 1:24-scale models. This car isn't exactly a "burner" on the track, but it can easily keep up with the other (equally large and heavy) American cars from that era mithalten.F. For those interested, the Chevy is readily available on eBay USA or through direct import from dealers there, and for years now, there’s also been a German dealer who reimports the U.S. versions and offers them here.
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regards, CoMod Lotus
