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The Avenger GT's tail section was longer than the Valkyrie's so that it could cover the car's rear-mounted engine, giving it an appearance closer to that of a GT40 Mk.III. The Avenger GT's windshield is the standard unit from a second generation (1965–69) Chevy Corvair, while the backlight is from a 1965 or 1966 Ford Mustang 2+2 Fastback.
While the Shark was favorably received at first, rumors soon began to circulate that it was a licensed version of the Fiberfab Avenger GT-12, then that it was a plagiarized copy of the American car. [92] The Shark soon disappeared from the market. Only thirty to forty copies were made. [92]
It was the first model that Fiberfab offered either as a fully-assembled, turn-key car named the Valkyrie 500 GT, or in kit form as the Valkyrie kit. [3] The price difference between the two was significant — the 500 GT listed for $12,500.00 and the kit for $1495.00. [3] Most Valkyries were owner-built.
Tameo Kits – Italian 1:43 scale model manufacturer, often F1 kits. Tamiya – Japanese high quality die-cast manufacturer, more famous for plastic kits and RC cars. First 1960s exports were a range of 1:24 slot car kits. Some 1:43 scale diecast as well. Tarmac Works Model Cars – Offices are currently located in Japan and Hong Kong.
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The car was available in kit form in different levels of completeness, or as an assembled vehicle. A completed GT weighed approximately 1,600 lb (725.7 kg). [12] The GT's body was a two-seat coupe with low curved sides and no doors.
The Avenger is very much a wheel-at-each-corner type of design, which means that it has good ground clearance for off-road use, and it helps with the roadholding too (a 20-degree approach angle ...
Devin Enterprises was an American automotive manufacturer that operated from 1955 to 1964. Devin was mainly known for producing high quality fiberglass car bodies that were sold as kits, but they also produced automotive accessories as well as complete automobiles.