An amazing Volvo P1800 has won its UK owner a piece of Hot Wheels scale-model history.
The radical Volvo, known as ‘Ain’t No Saint’, has claimed victory in the 2021 Hot Wheels Legends Tour.
Lee Johnstone’s super Swede beat competitors from around the globe to be judged the most unique and inspiring custom car. It will now be turned into a 1:64 scale die-cast model by Hot Wheels, and sold in shops.
A world-beater from Somerset
First acquired by Johnstone as a bare shell, Ain’t No Saint has been extensively modified for drag racing. It has a Chevrolet-sourced 454 cubic-inch V8 engine, which boasts a supercharger and dual four-barrel carburettors.
Helping the Volvo P1800 to victory was the family story that made this ‘Gasser’ a success on the drag strip. Lee’s project was aided by his wife, Sue, along with his three daughters: Ellie, Tori and Sarah.
Ain’t No Saint beat a host of amazing competitors. These included a 1969 Dodge Charger called Scraptona, and a Baja-spec Porsche 911.
Immortalised in miniature
Now into its fourth year, the Legends Tour spanned 11 countries, with thousands of vehicles entered.
Judging was undertaken by an array of automotive and design experts from around the world. The grand finale was hosted by Jay Leno, with his own garage used as the venue for the live-streamed event.
Like the previous winners of the Legends Tour, Ain’t No Saint will now be created as a detailed 1:64 scale die-cast toy.
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