MIC-Merchandising Incentive Corporation ( Ertl tooling) Chevrolet Legends #6

1972 Chevy Vega "Grumpy's Toy IX" Bill Jenkins NHRA Pro Stock 1:18th/ Limited Edition 3,510

White w/ red

Prototype from Chicago Hobby Show 9/12/03

Actual car photos.

Bill gets a trophy and a warm handshake from a dapper Wally Parks at the World Finals in Amarillo, Texas. Check out those pants. Bill has always been a fashion trend-setter. (Steve Reyes photo)

Recognizing that the vast number of fans drove Chevrolets, NHRA reconfigured the rules to allow cars with small-block wedge engines to run at a lighter weight break. An untested short-wheelbase Vega that Jenkins built for the 1972 season was held to a subpar 9.90 to qualify a disappointing 17th for the 32-car field at the season-opening Winternationals. Last-minute suspension changes enabled Jenkins to improve to low 9.6s on race day, and he defeated five Chrysler Hemi entries for his most memorable victory.

Jenkins won six of NHRA's eight national events that year, and with his $35,000 win at the Professional Racers Association in Oklahoma, an increase in manufacturer support, and an expanded match race schedule, Jenkins grossed $250,000 to match NBA star Wilt Chamberlain's salary as the highest paid pro athlete in the country, resulting in coverage in Time magazine, the first time a drag racer had been given mainstream recognition.

 You can relive those great moments with this new diecast release from MIC. Previous Jenkins replicas sold out long ago and this one will be no different. This MIC limited edition model of Grumpy Jenkins 1972 Vega features authentic racing colors and graphics, opening hood  and doors.

Part # 401007622

Price: $0.00

Status: Sold Out