Designer and Inspiration:

The Chevy Monza 2+2 was designed by Larry Wood. It's based on the Chevrolet Monza, a subcompact car from the 1970s that was popular in IMSA racing.

Historical Context and Production Years:

This casting was first released in 1975 as part of the "Flying Colors" series. Model 7671 with Redline (RL) wheels is from this first year of production.

Unique Aspects:

The casting has a distinct "fastback" shape and often came with bold racing-themed tampos. The initial 1975 release was in dark blue enamel with red and yellow stripes and the number "7" on the sides. It has an opening hood.

Similar Castings:

It is similar in class and era to other castings like the "Poison Pinto" and the "Gremlin Grinder," which were also based on American subcompact cars.

Variations and Special Editions:

After its blue debut, it was released in various other colors, including green and yellow. Some versions were produced with Blackwall wheels after the Redline era ended.