Chevy To Run '57 Paint Schemes

[WALZ]

One of the most recognizable cars in American motoring history reaches a notable milestone this year, a milestone which NASCAR, Chevy and Motorsports Authentics proudly celebrate. The 1957 Chevrolet, a car which turns 50 years old this year, will be commemorated at August 19’s 3M Performance 400 Nextel Cup race at Michigan International Speedway by at least 11 Team Chevy drivers. Unveiled by Jimmie Johnson at MIS today, a Monte Carlo SS race car featuring decals with cues from the iconic 1957 design is similar to the ones Johnson and other Team Chevy drivers will race during the August event. On August 18, ’57 Chevys along with many other historic vehicles will hit the streets during Metro Detroit’s Woodward Dream Cruise. That same weekend, Team Chevy Nextel Cup Series drivers #4-Ward Burton, #8-Dale Earnhardt, Jr., #24-Jeff Gordon, #48-Jimmie Johnson, #14-Sterling Marlin, #01-Mark Martin, #15-Paul Menard, #96-Tony Raines, #1-Martin Truex, Jr., #78-Kenny Wallace and #18-J.J. Yeley will take to the track at MIS with their cars wearing special ’57 Chevy paint schemes. To commemorate this special event, Motorsports Authentics will replicate their cars with die-cast models and offer apparel and novelty items related to the event. (Full Story)

Here is a picture of the #48:

 

[NWO-Connor]

Thats a pretty cool car right there, but to me,the front looks animated

 

[HiOctane]

That is one ugly looking car. What were they thinking?

 

[NWO-Connor]

Well, its a celebration though.....(but they could do better!! lol)

 

[Wombat24]

This deal would probably have looked way better on the COT with it being boxier. Guess they just had to do it in Michigan in front of all of the brass. Pretty cool though.

 

[HD_Carbon]

I can't beleive their going to do this. Looks really terrible. :arghh:

 

[Ten0r]

i agree on the COT models. I think the lights just look ugly b/c of the way the noses on the newer cars are. Just think...a ton of cars will have the old school look

 

[toyotafan18]

That is one ugly looking car. What were they thinking?

That's a good question.

 

[houston9388]

Id like to thank Tazz for these








and im still wondering wheres the 78

and the 96 & 18 are the two best

 

[ddodge48]

57 Chevy

I miss my 57 rag top. Had alot of fun driving that one. Yellow with roled and tucked interior. Build up 283 cu. in. engine. Good old days.

 

[jayunit1689]

interesting idea but it doesnt look good on the current cars but they had to run em at michigan

 

[amishhitman]

are these cars available for download for 2003??

 

[Batman1138]

are these cars available for download for 2003??

look over at NNRacing I think they have some of them there

 

[amishhitman]

Thanks for the info....