| Manufacturer / Kit: | Monogram #2932 |
| Vehicle: | 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix |
| Sponsor / Design: | Kool Aid / Country Time |
| Driver: | #30 Michael Waltrip |
| Scale: | 1/24 |
| Condition: | New, factory-sealed packaging, may show signs of storage wear |
The 1990 Bahari Pontiac Grand Prix and Michael Waltrip
Michael Waltrip was well known to a wide audience even before his appearance on the US TV show “Dancing with the Stars” in 2015.
Like his older brother Darrell Waltrip, he is one of the best-known figures in NASCAR. The two-time Daytona 500 winner (2001 and 2003) drove the #55 Toyota for Premium Motorsports in the Sprint Cup Series. He is also known as an analyst and commentator for FOX, always good for insightful and (self-)ironic remarks.
Michael Waltrip drove the “Kool Aid / Country Time” Pontiac Grand Prix for Bahari in the 1990 spring race at Bristol, where he tore it into nearly all of its individual parts in a dramatic crash. After contact with Robert Pressley, he hit the barrier post of an access gate at full speed. This led to the complete destruction of his race car, which was ripped completely apart.
In the late ’80s, the Pontiac Grand Prix was an exception among the bulky Chevys and Buicks on the Cup tracks. It wasn’t as fast, but it was lighter and more agile, which was a significant advantage, especially on the short tracks.
The Model Kit
This Monogram model kit from 1990 is a Buick Regal.
The kit is molded in red with clear and chrome-plated parts and includes a complete “Kool Aid / Country Time” decal sheet.
The car is painted in two colors and requires some experience and a steady hand when applying the decals. In return, you get a beautiful model and one of the best-performing slot car bodies around.
Notice
This model kit is not a toy for children!
It contains small parts that can easily be swallowed. Never leave children under 10 years of age unsupervised with a model kit like this!
Please note that the included decals may be brittle due to their age. If you want to use them, you should definitely pre-treat the decals and coat them with a suitable film before soaking them in water!
I assume no liability for the fit, condition, or functionality of the decals!
