gn55

In the late 1950s, NASCAR had the idea of creating a division centering around Convertibles. For the most part, these were merely normal stock-cars being raced in the Grand National Series, but with the roofs chopped off. It has the distinction of being the first NASCAR series to see a young man...

There are many stories within the world of the auto industry, some happy, some sad, some mysterious. The story of Preston Tucker and his company is possibly one of the most tragic and interesting. The vehicle he designed was ahead of its time. In the end, only 51 vehicles would be made by the...

Kaiser Motors existed from 1945 to 1953. While never achieving a victory in any NASCAR touring series, they were one of the many brands who participated in the sport at the beginning of its lifespan.

Nash parts: Google Original Template: DMR

"My pappy said son you're gonna drive me to drinkin' if you don't stop driving that hot-rod Lincoln..." Lincoln pieces: Google Original template: DMR

Based on the Trop-Artic oil cans from the '50's. Yep, the Phillips 66 logo used to be orange and black. I used #66 because...no choice! Mod and template by @Rioux (thanks for creating this incredible mod) '54 Mercury layers by @martinrace (thanks for all your awesome work) Number, base and...

Nace Mattingly competed in a total of four Grand National races in the '57 season. Only two of those were in the #154 car, the first being the Daytona Beach race. Things didn't go as planned there (see picture below) but a month later, at Wilson he finished 11th in the car. Mod and template by...

In 1957 Chevrolet issued basic black utility coupes for NASCAR competition and gave them to some of the Chevy team drivers. Frankie Schneider drove his #62 "Black Widow" in four races during the 1957 season. Rex White, Jack Smith, Speedy Thompson and Buck Baker also drove these cars. Mod and...

Emanuel Zervakis competed in just five races in Nascar's top series during 1957. He went on to finish third in points and win two races in 1961, his best year as a driver. After his career as a driver ended, the "Golden Greek" continued on as a car owner, fielding cars for such stand-outs as...

Synonymous with failure in the car industry, the Edsel's lifespan was extremely short, but in the period of its existence, it shares a special feat; being one of the makes present at the first running of the Daytona 500. It was a last hurray for the brand, which was cancelled the next year...

GN55 Mod and template by DMR (Rioux) Fits on the Chevy body. '56 Dodge layers, Numbers and base by yours truly. Mopar logo by Brak61

GN55 Mod and template by DMR (Rioux) Fits on the Chevy body. '56 Chevy layers, Numbers, contingencies and base by yours truly.

Cole Trickle's City Chevy for the GN55 mod - Go back out and hit the pacecar, 'cause I want you to be perfect. (This car also comes with my Days of Thunder carset.) GN55 Mod and template by DMR (Rioux) Fits on the Chevy body. '56 Chevy layers, Numbers and base by yours truly. Cup 90...

Cole Trickle's Superflo Chevy for the GN55 mod - Comes with a real good set of matched tires so you can pass on the outside in turn 4. (This car also comes with my Days of Thunder carset.) GN55 Mod and template by DMR (Rioux) Fits on the Chevy body. '56 Chevy layers, Numbers and base by yours...

Rowdy Burns' Exxon Chevy for the GN55 mod - He didn't slam into you, he didn't bump you, he didn't nudge you. He rubbed you, and rubbin' son is racin'. (This car also comes with my Days of Thunder carset.) GN55 Mod and template by DMR (Rioux) Fits on the Chevy body. '56 Chevy layers, Numbers and...

Russ Wheeler's Hardee's Chevy for the GN55 mod - If he tries to take you on the outside, put him in the wall! (This car also comes with my Days of Thunder carset.) GN55 Mod and template by DMR (Rioux) Fits on the Chevy body. '56 Chevy layers, Numbers and base by yours truly. Cup 90 contingencies...

Cole Trickle's Mello Yello Chevy for the GN55 mod - There's nothin' you can't do in this race car! (This car also comes with my Days of Thunder carset.) GN55 Mod and template by DMR (Rioux) Fits on the Chevy body. '56 Chevy layers, Numbers and base by yours truly. Cup 90 contingencies by CC#48...

Can you hear the thunder? Well here it is. I know this has been done for pretty much every mod that's out there, but I just had to do it for GN55, because Days of Thunder! Have fun and don't forget to drop the hammer! GN55 Mod and template by DMR (Rioux) Fits on the Chevy body. '56 Chevy layers...

Template layers to paint various cars from the 1956 season. Includes Chevy, Dodge, Pontiac, Mercury and Ford.

Template layers to paint various cars from the 1955 season. Includes Buick, Olds, Mercury and Ford.