| Manufacturer / Kit: | Monogram #2468 |
| Vehicle: | 1995 Chevy Monte Carlo |
| Sponsor / Design: | Burger King |
| Driver: | #87 Joe Nemechek |
| Scale: | 1/24 |
| Condition: | New, original factory-sealed packaging, may show signs of storage wear |
The 1995 Chevy Monte Carlo and Joe Nemechek
Joseph Frank “Joe” Nemechek III ended his full-time career in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series in 2015. Since then, he has made part-time starts in the Xfinity Series, driving the Toyota Camry #87 for NEMCO Motorsports.
During his 23-year Cup career, he started 667 races beginning in 1993, earned 10 pole positions, finished in the top 10 a total of 62 times, and made it to Victory Lane 6 times.
The fifth generation of the Chevy Monte Carlo replaced the coupe version of the Lumina in 1994. The Monte Carlo name was thus revived after a hiatus and marked a turning point for Chevrolet.
No V8 engine was offered for the Monte Carlo anymore and, a revolution for the American automotive market, it was the first Chevy with front-wheel drive.
The coupe shared its platform with the Pontiac Grand Prix, which had already been racing successfully in the NASCAR series in previous years.
In 1995, Chevy returned to NASCAR after the Lumina years. The sanctioning rules allowed wider rear fenders on the Monte Carlo, which had a positive effect on the car’s performance. Chevrolet earned various manufacturer victories with the Monte Carlo until production of the street version was finally discontinued in 2007.
Starting in 2008, the Impala replaced the Monte Carlo in the NASCAR racing series.
A compilation of Joe Nemechek’s wins:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlu9vPpBV54
The Model Kit
This 1995 model kit by Monogram is a Chevy Monte Carlo.
The kit is molded in yellow with clear and chrome-plated parts and includes a complete “Burger King” decal sheet.
The car is painted in two colors, so painting experience is an advantage. This Chevy by Monogram fits perfectly into the NASCAR 124 ruleset.
Notice
This model kit is not a children’s toy!
It contains small parts that can easily be swallowed. Never leave children under 10 years of age unattended with a model kit like this!
Please note that the included decals may be brittle due to their age. If you intend to use them, you should definitely pretreat the decals and coat them with a suitable film before soaking them in water!
I assume no liability whatsoever for the fit, condition, or functionality of the decals!
