The original "Nitro Phish" AMT'S "Piranha"
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The original "Nitro Phish" AMT'S "Piranha"

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Limited-Edition Print o f 350 (13x19) prints 
 Signed and numbered by the Artist.  
 
 In 1966, the AMT Corporation came up with the idea to produce their own racecar, in hopes of  promoting their line of Drag Racing model kits. They did this in their own factory in Phoenix Arizona, by creating the original Nitro Fish car, the "Piranha."  The car featured a "Vacu-formed" body made out of a new plastic called "Cycolac."  AMT also produced a sports car  street version of the "Piranha" powered by a Corvair engine... 
 In this painting we the 66 version of the car driven by Walt Stevens, it has the lower, downward facing position for the engine, (typical for that time).   
 In 67, Connie Swingle to over the driving chores, and the car was revamped... In an attempt to stop the car from smoking the tires the length of the strip, the engine position and cars ride-height was changed. The

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