Description
This is also known as Corvette Coupe. Although Mattel aquired Corgi in 1989, models never mixed until 1996 when there were several corgi casting found in the Hot Wheels line-up. This was quite short lived though. Although similar in appearence to '80's Corvette, this model is a former Corgi casting, and they are in fact 2 different cars. Based on the mid-'80's Chevorlet Corvette. This casting features an opening bonnet/hood.
Versions
This Hot Wheels vehicle has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color | Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes | Photo |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
499 | 1996 | Mainline #499 | Dark Green | Black roof | Black / Plastic | Clear | Red | 5SP | 16306 | China | Package said "Corvette Coupe" as the car's name | |
499 | 1996 | Mainline #499 | Dark Green | Black roof | Black / Plastic | Clear | Red | LW | 16306 | China | ||
1996 | 100th Anniversary of the Automobile Set | White | Black roof | Black / Plastic | Clear | Black | White PC6 | 16266 | China | 80's Corvette on card. | ||
1996 | FAO Schwarz
Gold Series III |
Black | Black roof, HW logo on back window. | Black / Plastic | Clear | Yellow | 5SP | 16020 | China | |||
1996 | Chevrolet Dealership Playset | Darck green | No tampos | Black / Plastic | Clear | Black | Corgi | 65616 | China | |||
616 | 1997 | Mainline #616 | White | Blue & Yellow tampos on sides w/'2' & 'Corvette' | Black / Plastic | Clear | Blue | LW | 95522 | China | 80's Corvette on card. | |
616 | 1997 | Mainline #616 | White | Blue & Yellow tampos on sides w/'2' & 'Corvette' | Black / Plastic | Clear | Blue | 5SP | 95522 | China | 80's Corvette on card. | |
1997 | Target McDonalds Playset | Dark Green | Red HW logo on rear window | Black / Plastic | Clear | Black | Corgi | 65829 | China | |||
1997 | Chuck E Cheese Promo | Red, Black roof | Chuck E Cheese's on white strip on side | Black / Plastic | Clear | White | 5SP | 16980 | China | '80's Corvette on card. |
Gallery
See also
- '80's Corvette: The original Hot Wheels casting.