AMT 1/25 Lil Roaminchariot Show Rod Model Kit

The 1/25 scale Li'l Roamin' Chariot Show Rod by AMT is a classic fantasy custom from AMT's legendary show rod catalog. The Li'l Roamin' Chariot takes inspiration from ancient Roman chariot racing — but powered by a supercharged V8 instead of horses. This kind of imaginative cross-pollination between historical themes and hot rod culture was what made AMT's show rod kits so beloved. They weren't meant to be realistic — they were meant to be fun, creative, and slightly absurd. These kits emerged from the same cultural moment as Ed Roth's Rat Fink, George Barris's TV cars, and the wild custom car illustrations in magazines like Car Craft. A delightful, nostalgic build that celebrates the playful side of American automotive culture.