A 1/24 scale plastic model kit representing the 1976 Isuzu 117 Coupe Middle Version (XC-J), positioned as a limited-release static display subject within Hasegawa's 1/24 car lineup.
The Isuzu 117 Coupe was introduced in 1968 with styling by Giorgetto Giugiaro and remained in production through the early 1980s. It was a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive two-door coupe offered in several trim and engine variations. The model reflects the mid-1970s appearance of the 117 Coupe, a period when the car combined Italian-influenced styling with Japanese engineering for a personal luxury coupe market.
The kit centers on exterior proportions and body trim typical of the 1976 middle-version XC-J. Builders should expect conventional multi-part assembly with separate body, chassis and exterior trim components consistent with mainstream scale car kits. Plan for seam treatment on body joins, careful masking for two-tone or chrome trim areas, and reference photos for authentic paint shades and wheel finishes.
Use period-correct color references and wheel designs from 1976 Isuzu brochures or reputable photo references. Surface preparation—sanding, puttying minor gaps, and primer—will improve panel fit and paint adhesion. For display, consider mounting on a simple base to show proportions and wheel stance without altering suspension geometry.
A focused 1/24 representation of the 1976 Isuzu 117 Coupe Middle Version (XC-J) intended for builders and collectors aiming to produce an accurate static display of a late 1970s Japanese coupe.
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