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GMP Diecast just recently announced the upcoming release of their 1:18 scale rendition of the famous drag racing Pontiac known as the “Tin Indian.” They share the background on the car as:

“The Tin Indian name is synonymous with drag racing and it’s glory days. For most drag racing teams of the day there was just enough people and time to get from race to race. But the Indian Team consisted of 3 planes, 2 transporters, a travel RV, a complete machine shop and 14 full  time people. All Indians were owned and expenses paid by Bill Knafel and Knafel Pontiac. Over the years, there were 42 different Pontiacs in the Indian family.

The Knafel Teams won more National/World Championships than any other stock class team – GM, Ford and Mopar included.  This 1970 Judge dominated the tracks and won the AHRA Pro-Am Nationals at Rockingham, NC and the AHRA World Championship at Bristol, TN. GMP has even recreated the famous keystone wheels for this famous replica. This replica has it all and will surely be the centerpiece of any Pontiac collection.” 

Features of this large-scale model include:

• - Serialized license plate
• - Diecast Metal Body
• - Opening hood, doors and trunk
• - Poseable steering
• - Functional suspension
• - Plumbed and wired engine
• - Poseable visors
• - Fabric seatbelts

The Tin Indian will be limited to just 2000 pieces and will retail for $139.95. The custom “keystone” wheel option can be added for $12.95. Collector can expect these to be available in April 2010.

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