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Hurst "Armed Forces" 1967 Firebird from Lane Exact Detail

1967 Hurst Armed Forces Firebird diecast model carLane Automotive, makers of high quality diecast replicas of America's favorite cars, has just alerted us to the expected arrival of their Exact Detail Part No. 410, the 1967 Pontiac Firebird Hurst Convertible "Armed Forces" diecast model car. A limited edition of only 696 individually numbered and authenticated replicas will be produced with each piece being hand autographed and numbered by Linda Vaughn, George Hurst's beautiful main attraction at major motorsport events! (Read a scanned clipping of the full story of this fascinating piece of history from the July, 1967 issue of Stock Car Racing magazine here and find out why it's called the "Armed Forces" car.) This highly collectible and ultra-detailed historic Pontiac Firebird diecast model boasts over 250 individual hand-assembled parts and is expected to hit shelves in late August, 2007 with a suggested retail price of $119.95. If you want a model in your collection that is sure to be a conversation starter, this is the one!