[Scottimus]

I've long had a soft spot for the 442. One of my all-time favorite muscle cars! I just think these things are drop-dead gorgeous in just about any color, but I always like the convertibles better, and always preferably white interior. Acme did their typical good job, not great. But on the scale of things, I don't expect all-time high quality for a muscle car anyway, especially considering that their prices haven't changed much. So, on the one hand: the paint job isn't nearly as good as an AA or a Minichamps, the engine looks like the same one in my older-issue Acme '70 442 (but anyway, it's accurate); and I can excuse the dog-leg hinges on the doors, the single-piece plastic pedals, and the corny license plates (RAD VERT, DUDE!). But on the other hand: Ha, it's just a beautiful car. The spare tire and jack in the trunk and the '442' badge on the dashboard are nice touches. I really love the color-coded wheels, too, one of my favorite features of Cutlasses of that era. I can't think of much more to say. 455 and a 4-speed! And rare: Oldsmobile only built 113 W-30 Convertibles in 1972. Truth is, I was going get this one no matter what, although their other color option (orange/black) didn't jive with me. Reminded me of a Jack O' Lantern. But the green and white looks so good! I think it's just as stellar with the top up. For middle-end, this is pretty fantastic!

 

[Scottimus]

And with its sibling:

 

[stevenmweiner]

A beautiful piece, Scott! I also love that green and white color combination. I didn't know that this model also came with the roof. I agree about Acme's quality, which I would consider very good in general but not quite excellent. I have 2 of their models, a 1951 Studebaker Champion in yellow and a 1964 Buick Riviera Custom Cruiser in bright metallic green (which I just got this week at a good discount price), and both are at that same quality level.

 

[K1200lt]

A very beautiful mode @Scottimus . Beautiful colour too.

 

[JSB 33]

Very, very nice.

 

[colourkin22]

Really nice model and love seeing the old Lane model molds getting some use. I have the coupe version in the same color and I love that model. I am not a big fan of convertibles but still have a few, the pace '70 and '72 cars for example and they look really nice.

 

[jacobfountain58]

That's a wonderful looking model! The green over white really sets it off! I have a 19....70? W-30 in a darker metallic green with a green interior that looks really cool from ACME! I'll have to get it posted up here! Really not bad looking especially for a convertible with the removable top! The color coded wheels are my favorite from this one!!

 

[BK1]

Love it! One of my fav muscle cars is the 442. Just the name alone exuded coolness! And what a great colour combo!! Funny enough the lack of precision and fit and finish on the diecast suit the 1:1 cars of that era well as none of them were exceptionally put together. 🙄

I just wish those doglegs weren't on the doors. I can live with the hood and trunk, but they spoil it for me on the doors. Just a personal peeve of mine.

 

[Scottimus]

Love it! One of my fav muscle cars is the 442. Just the name alone exuded coolness! And what a great colour combo!! Funny enough the lack of precision and fit and finish on the diecast suit the 1:1 cars of that era well as none of them were exceptionally put together. 🙄

Thanks! one of my absolute favorites too, especially the name and acronym. And it's just a stunner to look at. I think it's funny actually that the lack of 'precision' on these muscle cars doesn't bother me as much as it may on other models, due to the sort of unpolished feel of the 1:1s of that era.

I just wish those doglegs weren't on the doors. I can live with the hood and trunk, but they spoil it for me on the doors. Just a personal peeve of mine.

Yes... I definitely agree, those are the biggest drawback. I've got plenty of Acme releases with no doglegs at all, so that's disappointing, but not a show-stopper for me. The car is a stud, though!

 

[Scottimus]

A beautiful piece, Scott! I also love that green and white color combination. I didn't know that this model also came with the roof. I agree about Acme's quality, which I would consider very good in general but not quite excellent. I have 2 of their models, a 1951 Studebaker Champion in yellow and a 1964 Buick Riviera Custom Cruiser in bright metallic green (which I just got this week at a good discount price), and both are at that same quality level.

Nice! I remember seeing that Studebaker, it's a cool car

Really nice model and love seeing the old Lane model molds getting some use. I have the coupe version in the same color and I love that model. I am not a big fan of convertibles but still have a few, the pace '70 and '72 cars for example and they look really nice.

Thanks! I'm also glad they kept the old Lane molds and that these companies are using each other's designs. Why mess with a good thing?

That's a wonderful looking model! The green over white really sets it off! I have a 19....70? W-30 in a darker metallic green with a green interior that looks really cool from ACME! I'll have to get it posted up here! Really not bad looking especially for a convertible with the removable top! The color coded wheels are my favorite from this one!!

Thanks, Jacob! I liked the look of that green coupe too. I may have selected it but I wanted the convertible. The paint job on this one is actually slightly darker (and a lot nicer) than my smartphone camera represented it; it's absolutely beautiful in natural light. And yeah, the wheels are the best part for me too

 

[Scuddy]

There’s a lot going on there to enjoy! Very nice!

 

[jacobfountain58]

Nice! I remember seeing that Studebaker, it's a cool car



Thanks! I'm also glad they kept the old Lane molds and that these companies are using each other's designs. Why mess with a good thing?

Thanks, Jacob! I liked the look of that green coupe too. I may have selected it but I wanted the convertible. The paint job on this one is actually slightly darker (and a lot nicer) than my smartphone camera represented it; it's absolutely beautiful in natural light. And yeah, the wheels are the best part for me too

If I get a chance today I'll bring out my 4-4-2 W30 for a few quick shots! 😎💪