2010 Johnny Lightning The Spoilers 1969 Chevy Nova SS

The Spoilers have been a part of the Johnny Lightning brand for many years, going back at least as far as 2001, when models with blown engines, racing stripes and a large number on each door were included in exclusive 5-car value packs. (Perhaps this year of origin explains the “01” that was eventually tagged onto The Spoilers logo on later packages?) For many years, The Spoilers were a sub-segment of the Street Freaks series. But during the Forever 64 period, they were simply sprinkled throughout the line-up.

This fun green metallic 1969 Chevy Nova SS is from the Walmart exclusive Forever 64 Release 01.

Johnny Lightning | 2010 | 52895RP | The Spoilers 01 Walmart Forever 64 R1 | 1969 Chevy Nova SS | green metallic with #23, yellow and white stripes

Johnny Lightning 1969 Chevy Impala SS

Over the years, the Johnny Lightning brand has been through many changes. The Forever 64 years, just prior to when the brand ceased production in 2013, were a time of cost-cutting measures that brought us simplified packaging and less-detailed models with plastic bases. Despite this, however, new castings continued to be introduced during this time. The JL 1969 Chevy Impala SS first appeared as a new casting in silver with a black top in the 2010 Forever 64 Release 10.

Johnny Lightning | 2010 | 53717JP | Forever 64 R10 | 1969 Chevy Impala SS | silver with black top

It appeared again that same year in the Black with Flames segment, Release 11.

Johnny Lightning | 2010 | 53717KP | Black with Flames Forever 64 R11 | 1969 Chevy Impala SS | black with flames

Another variation came out in the 2011 Forever 64 Release 17.

Johnny Lightning | 2011 | 53717JOP | Forever 64 R17 | 1969 Chevy Impala SS | gold with black top

Other examples of the JL 1969 Chevy Impala SS in my collection include the red chrome Holiday Classic Ornament from 2011, the gold version from the 2011 Classic Gold Release 19, and the only White Lightning in my collection from 2011 Editions Release 13.