thanks everyone for the comments. i still dont feel like this model should be mentioned in the same sentence as tom's and gare's!
tom: thanks for those pictures, i gave them a once over right now but i will definitely use them. i am sure that it won't be nearly as detailed as yours, mainly because i don't know how you can make things so sharp and smooth at the same time. do you use poly modeling?
there will definitely be an engine, a full interior, and a trunk. as well as brakes and hopefully something to at least fill up space under the car.
since fastbacks are hard to get a hold of, i would love to get a 65 coupe and learn how to totally rebuild it. as a tribute to my dad since that was his first car. of course, i would make it great for the 21st century
as for the girl... i really suck at organic modeling, so maybe when the car is finished i can get someone i know to 'pose' in the studio! haha
im off to watch cars the animated movie, but i will get some work done tonight! thanks for all the interest!