You'll have just one question after you see West Coast Precision Diecast's newest release -- a 1962 Chevy Impala SS Coupe.

"Where are the keys?"

The car is so accurate you almost think you can drive it away.

The detail on the silver-hued car borders on the unbelievable, especially when you consider that this is the smaller ¹/₂₄ scale, not the larger and more popular ¹/₁₈ scale.

As you open the door, you can see the tiny "Body By Fisher" coach emblem on the scuff plate. The tiny armrest is ringed by a silvery color to simulate chrome and a chrome strip and minuscule door and window handles grace the door panel. There is the barest hint of a rear passenger window peeking up on each side of the car. Even the floor is nicely carpeted.

Between the seats, the company has provided an opening console lid; the glove box opens as well. There is a tiny, white "cue ball" gearshift knob. The trunk looks exactly as it does on the real car -- complete with a spare tire nestled under the trunk lid.

In the front, that huge 409-cubic-inch engine is decked out in red paint and the special silver cylinder heads used for this particular Chevy engine. There are soft hoses -- with the yellow parts numbers on them -- and a red battery cable and yellow battery caps. A tiny instruction tag is attached to the radiator cap.

It's the same story underneath -- metal brake and fuel lines, dual exhausts and straps on the silver fuel tank. Even the gas filler door opens!

It's an amazing piece of work. And it's so perfect, that I had only one quibble: The tint of paint to illustrate the backup lights looks a bit too silvery and probably would have been better done in a shade of white. But other than that, this car is ready to roll.

As you might imagine, these models aren't cheap. Each costs around $150, but it's money well spent since the value could skyrocket in years to come. It's fair to say that West Coast Precision Diecast has set the standard for quality and detail in the ¹/₂₄ scale.

For more information, visit www.wcpdi.com.