Modelo : Swingin Wing




        Diagnostic Characteristics:

        The Swingin' Wing is a Wave 2 release that uses the same casting as the US made version. The most distinguishing feature is the color of the paint.
        The glass is uncharacteristically dark and the base is not as shiny as normal Swingin' Wing.

        Colors:
        • Metal Flake Blue
        • Metal Flake Green
        • Metal Flake Purple
        • Enamel Orange
        • Gold Chrome
        • Silver Chrome
        • Pink Over Chrome
        • Metallic Yellow
        • Metallic Brown

        Wheels:
        • Medium Caps in front
        • Large Caps in rear

        Interior:
        • White Interior

        Glass:
        • Darker grey tint

        Comments:

        The Swingin' Wing is one of the most common CIPSA castings with over 35 known examples. It is also displays the most diversity in paint colors with at least
        9 known versions. Several Swingin' Wings have been found with the remnants of the wing post still inside the car. Only one example is believed to still have
        the original wing intact. A reproduction wing is widely available and is commonly used to improve the appearance of the car.



        Wing Fragment in Situ

        This purple Swingin' Wing has the broken root of the wing piece still in place, confirming the white original wing.





        Windshield Glass US vs. CIPSA Swing' Wing

        The CIPSA version Swingin' Wing(R) has a darker tint to the glass.





        Blue Metal Flake Swing' Wing

        This blue Swingin' Wing was the first Swingin' Wing to be known, with button





        Base of the blue Metal Flake Swing' Wing




        Silver Chrome Swingin' Wing

        Several chromed pieces are known, one which has a definite gold chrome hue.





        Gold Chrome Swingin' Wing





        Pink over Chrome Swingin' Wing

        This one also has the broken root of the wing piece still in place.





        Orange Enamel Swingin' Wing with reproduction wing

        This orange enamel example was found in 2009, reproduction wing added.





        Green Metal Flake Swingin' Wing





        Purple Metal Flake Swingin' Wing





        Metalllic Yellow Flake Swingin' Wing


        As of 2018, over 40 Swingin' Wings are known. Click on the link to the Swingin' Wing Registry to see all known examples of this casting.









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