In keeping with FM’s great Mopar releases and specifically the Plymouth marque, this becomes the fourth full-sized 1971 car to be modeled. It marks the first GTX. In Burnished Red Poly, it is completely different than their previous issues. The white broad stripe across the nose of the long hood is the perfect accent color choice. FM added the accurate twin red pinstripes to the white field and emblazoned, “440+6” to the hood’s billboards. They're using those terrific little chrome metal foil scripts and badgings to lend a perfectly scaled authenticism to the replica.

There is an awful lot to like about this model. The suspension articulates fully while keeping the right ride height and stance. The lettered tires are authentic, the doors are sprung on internal hinges and the interior detail is as awesome as ever. They use photo-etch metal to replicate the seatbelt buckles and door sills. The pistol grip shifter is fabricated perfectly and the dash holds excellent detail work. The trunk has the prerequisite jacking instruction sheet affixed, a nicely fashioned jack with spare tire and jack stand. The wipers are photo-etched too and formed well. The engine detail is still king here.

The engine stickers lend lots of realism, the wires and plumbing are scaled wonderfully and the big 440 is perfectly at home in its bright orange attire. The antenna is sized right and the fit and finish is brilliant. The chrome work, too, is handled in today’s tech; separate pieces make up the wheel well openings, outside mirrors and door handles. The chrome trim on the wheels, windshield and rear window surrounds was fashioned flawlessly. Of the ’71 Plymouths, this has to be my favorite.

-Tony F Perrone