Two Lane Desktop

One of the issues with tooling up a certain model is the limits on what models can be done.  As the previous Matchbox Camaro article shows Matchbox did create a 1969 to fulfill most Camaro trims, but not all of them.  A convertible casting will require a completely different casting.  For Johnny Lightning realizing the limitations they devised a simple solution for this problem: make a few different tools and make the roof section and rear trunk part of the windshield mold and paint over the painted areas to simulate various models and roof designs.  The idea was pretty common with the 1994 Ford Mustang  and got widespread use from various diecast manufacturers with the 1999 Mustang (including Johnny Lightning).  They used this trick to create various late-model Camaro and Corvette models during the 35th and final year for the Camaro line in 2002 and the 50th anniversary of the Corvette in 2003.  Today I focus on the 4th generation Camaro side. ...

If you don't know it already I have a liking for the 1969 Camaro bodystyle, yet I do not collect all of them out there as some are not so well-done compared to others.  A bit of a surprise was Matchbox releasing this 1969 coupe in 2004, seven years after the SS396 convertible appeared and during the dark times of the Hero City-era.  Since then it has made most of its appearances in the Superfast line with occasional appearances in multi-packs.  With the exception of the black with red stripes, which came from the Burger Zone 5-pack, the other two are Superfast models. As mentioned before the 1969 Camaro was the third and final update to the first-generation Camaro that debut in 1967.  The boxy styling has given way to a smoother and more aggressive look that has several different grille and taillight designs depending on models.  RS and SS models will likely have the louvered headlight covers that can now allow light out without the covers...