Description[]
The Chevrolet Corvette is a two-door, two-seat sports car produced by General Motors for their Chevrolet division since 1953. The 1972 Corvette was part of the third generation of Corvettes, being the last year for chrome front and rear bumpers, vacuum-activated pop-up windshield wiper door as well as the removable rear window. The automatic transmission for the Corvette became increasingly popular, with 54% of all Corvettes sold for this year sold with the transmission.
This casting is a replica of Hot Wheels designer Bryan Benedict's 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible, which he received as a birthday present from his wife; this casting was previewed on Bryan's Instagram account in a silhouetted photo. A cutout is visible in the base of the casting featuring the Corvette logo; this is linked to the window and headlight piece and a light can be shone underneath it to "illuminate" the headlights. This casting appears to be loosely based on Phil Riehlman's '69 COPO Corvette casting in terms of proportions.
Versions[]
The '72 Stingray Convertible has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type |
Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes / Variations |
Photo |
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132/250 | 2023 | HW Roadsters 8/10 |
Targa Blue | Detailed headlights and taillights, "8HIU313" California rear license plate, "Stingray" on front fenders, "Corvette" on rear, chrome detailed trim | Blue / Plastic |
Blue tint | Chrome | 5SP | HKG60 | Malaysia | New Model Base code(s): R47, R49, R50, S01, S03, S04 |
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132/250 | 2023 | HW Roadsters 8/10 |
Pewter Silver | Detailed headlights and taillights, "8HIU313" California rear license plate, "Stingray" on front fenders, "Corvette" on rear, chrome detailed trim | Gray / Plastic |
Smoke tint | Chrome | 5SP | HKK12 | Malaysia | New Model Base code(s): S12, S13, S14, S15, S16, S17, S18 |
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047/250 | 2024 | Factory Fresh 5/10 |
Classic White | Detailed headlights and taillights, "STNGRAY" Kentucky rear license plate, "Stingray" on front fenders, "Corvette" on rear, chrome detailed trim | White / Plastic |
Blue tint | Chrome | RSW | HTC50 | Malaysia | Base code(s): S37, S39, S41 | |
047/250 | 2024 | Factory Fresh 5/10 |
Mille Miglia Red | Detailed headlights and tailights, "STINGRAY" Kentucky rear license plate, "Stingray" on front fenders, "Corvette" on rear, chrome detailed trim | Red / Plastic |
Smoke tint | Chrome | RSW | HTD09 | Malaysia | Base code(s): T03, T04, T05 |
2023 card[]
From the back of the 2023 card:
Born: 1972, Detroit, MI
Designer: General Motors
Cruise along the coast to feel the wind and enjoy a healthy dose of speed in this head-turning convertible that's based on a Hot Wheels® designer's very own car!