Actually, now that I think about it, I think the base price was only $29.95, but I opted for the upgrades, painted door jams and wheels adding up to $39.95. What a big spender!! I ditched school the day I had it painted and hung around the painters while they prepped the car. I think they could see I was in love with the car and took a little extra effort do a good job. I remember the guy who came in behind me had a 1958 Olds he wanted painted Pepto Bismol pink. That much metal painted that much pink will stay in your memory forever......