Johnny Lightning Classic Gold

Since about 1998, the Classic Gold series has been a Johnny Lightning staple. Originally billed as “Replicas of History’s Greatest Classics,” the series leans heavily on American cars but spans a variety of decades. This 1971 Chevy Nova is from the 2002 Classic Gold II R12. It has been out of the package for many years, but I still have the original collector card.

Johnny Lightning | 2002 | Classic Gold II R12 | 1971 Chevy Nova | calypso coral, opening hood

The next two Classic Gold models are Impala convertibles, fully-encased in the RC2-era plastic packages which allowed a view of both sides of the vehicle and the included collector card. This ’59 Impala convertible is from R41.

Johnny Lightning | 2008 | 53727O | Classic Gold R41 | 1959 Chevy Impala Convertible | dark blue

And a ’68 Impala convertible from R40.

Johnny Lightning | 2008 | 53904J | Classic Gold Limited Edition R40 | 1968 Chevy Impala Convertible | black with white top

Next up, I have two Classic Gold models from the Tomy era, when the packaging reverted back to a much simpler blister card. This ’65 Chevy Impala SS is from 2011 R19.

Johnny Lightning | 2011 | 53905TP | Classic Gold R19 | 1965 Chevy Impala SS | gold with white top

And finally, a 1969 Impala SS convertible from 2002 R27.

Johnny Lightning 2012 | 53717RP | Classic Gold R27 | 1969 Chevy Impala SS | orange with white top

I also have a Johnny Lightning Classic Gold 1965 Chevy Impala SS from 2012 R23.

Johnny Lightning Classic Gold 1965 Impala SS

It’s been difficult to find Johnny Lightning products in Wichita the past few years. Sadly, the only diecast collectible shop in town closed down recently. I did manage to find this nice Impala at a Wal*Mart yesterday.

Johnny Lightning Classic Gold R23 | 1965 Chevy Impala SS | metallic blue