McKee Cro-Sal Olds Can Am 1969

[Rleog]

[waaytoomuchintothis]

I don't know about a resin cast, but there was a Strombecker or something that did a McKee. I remember them being commended for doing it. A long time ago, I got a Strombecker collection of sorts, busted up, etc. I didn't even recognize it for what it was. HRW guys saw it and told me. In the discussion that followed, there was talk of another RTR from those early days that was the version that you pictured. I think it was orange, and I think it was sold in a plastic bag with a paper top seal, hanging from a hook. Hope this helps.

[btaylor]

Rob, was that the "winwagon" you are talking about? I have two of those bodies (orange in color) that look just like that car in the picture, I also have the Strombecker version, and it is indeed a great reproduction.

Bob

[waaytoomuchintothis]

May be. All I remember was that the paper foldover at the top of the bag had checkered flag printed on it, and I think the brand name was red, right in the middle.

[Dangermouse]

Sweet car....

I be keen on one if someone did it in resin :)

[Audi1]

I sense wheels turning in Middleton.................. Nice car, Bob!

Allan

[chrisguyw]

One of the Strombecker McKee Mk 10's......and while they are relatively easy/cheap to find on epay, It would be nice to see someone do one in resin.

Cheers
Chris Walker

[waaytoomuchintothis]

That is very nice.

[munter]

that shape looks quite straight forward...an easy casting project for someone.

[dreinecke]

I've had it partially ready for casting for oh...about 7 years. Maybe I'll get off my fanny now - especially after seeing the job Chris did and having just watched "Winning" recently again.

[Rleog]

I saw that car race at Elkhart Lake in '69. I was a little younger then. :text-yeahthat:
While the Gp 7s were all loud, this monster Olds 455's tone roared deeper and louder than the rest. I remember watching practice action at turn 7 and first hearing it thunder up the front straight. It's sound was so characteristic. Watching at turn 7, it became obvious that they had handling problems on deceleration, because they seemed very slow in the sharp corners. They weren't a factor in the race, but what a car! No one had a wedge like that.

I remember it as a blue car and not the white that I've shown above. Mr. Walker, your rendition is fantastic. I just missed one on Epay, but I'll keep my eyes open for another.

Mr. Reinecke, pleeeeease.

Edit: my memory isn't as sharp as I'd like. This event must have been the '68 race, not '69. Hall was there with the 2E and not the abomination that Surtees raced in '69. Here's a link explaining a little about the car, particularly the engine:

http://wildaboutcarsonline.com/cgi-bin/ ... 0338923850

(Dave, pleeeeease)