Description[]
The Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport is a lightweight race car variant of the C2-generation Chevrolet Corvette produced in 1963. Designed by Zora Arkus-Duntov, the Corvette Grand Sport intended to be a homologation special to allow the car to compete in international Grand Touring against cars like the Shelby Cobra, with 125 cars intended to be built to satisfy requirements. These were powered by a variety of engines although the most powerful was a 550 horsepower 377 ci (6.2L) V8; body panels were made of fiberglass and the car's inner body structure was of aluminum. The cars were raced by individuals such as Roger Penske, Jim Hall and A.J. Foyt. General Motors would quickly learn about the project and would terminate the program; five cars were built, these being some of the most collectible Corvettes today.
The initial release resembles a #2 Corvette Grand Sport (chassis #003) raced at the 1964 12 Hours of Sebring.
Versions[]
The Corvette Grand Sport has come out in the following versions:
Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type |
Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes | Photo |
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008/196 | 2008 | 2008 New Models 8/40 |
Enamel Dark blue | White Hammer Head Shark Stripe from Front to Rear, White Gum Ball with Black "2" on Doors, Silver Door Handles & Vent Stripes, Various Racing Decals Including "GOODYEAR" | Chrome / Plastic |
Tinted (Blue) | Black | PR5 | L9923 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): | |
008/196 | 2008 | 2008 New Models 8/40 |
Enamel Red | White Hammer Head Shark Stripe from Front to Rear, White Gum Ball with Black "2" on Doors, Silver Door Handles & Vent Stripes, Various Racing Decals Including "GOODYEAR" | Chrome / Plastic |
Tinted (Smoke) | Black | PR5 | L9923 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): | |
008/196 | 2008 | 2008 New Models 8/40 |
Enamel Red | White Hammer Head Shark Stripe from Front to Rear, White Gum Ball with Black "2" on Doors, Silver Door Handles & Vent Stripes, Various Racing Decals Including "GOODYEAR" | Chrome / Plastic |
Tinted (Smoke) | Black | Y5 | L9923 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): | |
008/196 | 2008 | 2008 New Models 8/40 |
Enamel Black | White Hammer Head Shark Stripe from Front to Rear, White Gum Ball with Black "2" on Doors, Silver Door Handles & Vent Stripes, Various Racing Decals Including "GOODYEAR" | Gray / Plastic |
Tinted (Smoke) | Black | PR5 | L9923 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): | |
008/196 | 2008 | 2008 New Models 8/40 |
Enamel Black | White Hammer Head Shark Stripe from Front to Rear, White Gum Ball with Black "2" on Doors, Silver Door Handles & Vent Stripes, Various Racing Decals Including "GOODYEAR" | Chrome / Plastic |
Tinted (Smoke) | Black | PR5 | L9923 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): | |
008/196 | 2008 | 2008 New Models 8/40 |
Silver | White Hammer Head Shark Stripe from Front to Rear, White Gum Ball with Black "2" on Doors, Silver Door H&les & Vent Stripes, Various Racing Decals Including "GOODYEAR" | Chrome / Plastic |
Tinted (Blue) | Black | PR5 | L9923 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): A43 | |
167/190 | 2009 | Mystery Cars 1/24 |
White | Pearl White, w/Blue, Gold, Black, & Silver tampos, '5' & various Racing Decals Including "GOODYEAR" on sides, stripe & '5' on hood & trunk, Silver door handles | Silver / Plastic |
Tinted (Blue) | Blue | Gold Rim, Black PR5 | P2487 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): | |
130/240 | 2010 | Faster Than Ever 2/10 |
Yellow | Thick Black stripe on hood & sides, Racing Deco #63 | Dark Chrome / Plastic |
Tinted | Gray | FTE | R7555 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): C05, C08, C09 | |
128/214 | 2010 | Faster Than Ever 2/10 |
Yellow | Thick Black stripe on hood & sides, Racing Deco #63 | Dark Chrome / Plastic |
Tinted | Gray | FTE | R7555 | Malaysia | International card Base Code(s): C05, C08, C09 |
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2010 | Multipack Exclusive A-Maze'N Speedway |
Yellow | Thick Black stripe on hood & sides, Racing Deco #63 | Dark Chrome / Plastic |
Tinted | Gray | OH5 | R0958 | Malaysia | The OH5 variant lacks the FTE's nickel plated axles. Base Code(s): C03 |
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130/240 | 2010 | Faster Than Ever 2/10 |
Metallic Dark Burgundy | Black Stinger & White Gumball, #63 on Hood, Black Panel Tampo & Gumball, #63 on Sides | Black Chrome / Plastic |
Tinted | Gray | FTE | R7555 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): C15, C22, C24 | |
128/214 | 2010 | Faster Than Ever 2/10 |
Metallic Dark Burgundy | BBlack Stinger & White Gumball, #63 on Hood, Black Panel Tampo & Gumball, #63 on Sides | Black Chrome / Plastic |
Tinted | Gray | FTE | R7555 | Malaysia | International card Base Code(s): C15, C22, C24 |
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2010 | Multipack Exclusive | Metallic Dark Burgundy | Black Stinger & White Gumball, #63 on Hood, Black Panel Tampo & Gumball, #63 on Sides | Chrome / Plastic |
Tinted | Gray | OH5 | X6999 | Malaysia | The OH5 variant lacks the FTE's nickel plated axles Base Code(s): C15 |
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130/240 | 2010 | Faster Than Ever 2/10 |
Black | Brown Stinger & White Gumball, Orange #63 on Hood, Brown Panel & Gumball, Brown #63 on Sides | Chrome / Plastic |
Tinted | Gray | FTE | R7555 | Malaysia | Released on 2011 card Kmart exclusive color 11/6/2010 Some Earlier Variations were Black Chrome. Base Code(s): C35 |
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130/240 | 2010 | Faster Than Ever 2/10 |
Black | Brown Stinger & White Gumball, Orange #63 on Hood, Brown Panel & Gumball, Brown #63 on Sides | Dark Chrome / Plastic |
Tinted | Gray | FTE | R7555 | Malaysia | See Gallery for difference | |
130/240 | 2010 | Faster Than Ever 2/10 |
Black | Brown Stinger & White Gumball, Orange #63 on Hood, Brown Panel & Gumball, Brown #63 on Sides | Chrome / Plastic |
Tinted | Gray | OH5 | R7555 | Malaysia | Multi-pack Exclusive Base Code(s): C35 |
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059/244 | 2011 | Treasure Hunts 9/15 |
Metalflake Orange | Blue, Black & White Stripes, "11", "Hot Wheels", "T-HUNT", Sponsor decos | Dark Chrome / Plastic |
Clear | Black | Y5 | T9729 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): C43, C44, C46 | |
059/244 | 2011 | Trea$ure Hunt$ 9/15 |
Spectraflame Orange | Blue, Black & White Stripes, "11", "Hot Wheels", "T-HUNT", Sponsor decos | Dark Chrome / Plastic |
Clear | Black | RR | T9744 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): | |
2012 | Corvette 5-Pack | Tan | Black stripes on sides, HW logo, racing sponsors, "15" | Dark Grey / Plastic |
Tinted (Light Blue) | Black | Blue Chrome PR5 | W4245 | Thailand | Base Code(s): E39 | ||
2012 | Corvette 3-Pack | Tan | Black stripes on sides, HW logo, racing sponsors, "15" | Dark Grey / Plastic |
Tinted (Light Blue) | Black | Blue Chrome PR5 | X7253 | Thailand | Same as W4245 Base Code(s): |
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210/250 | 2013 | HW Showroom: Corvette 60th | Blue Metallic | Yellow & red stripes on sides & hood, 550 HP, "17" | Yellow / Plastic |
Clear | Blue | Yellow MC5 | X1824 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): F27 | |
2014 | Multipack Exclusive | Silver | Corvette flags logo on front | Dark Grey / Plastic |
Tinted (Light Blue) | Black | PR5 | X6999 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): | ||
2014 | Multipack Exclusive | Silver | Corvette flags logo on front | Dark Grey / Plastic |
Tinted (Light Blue) | Black | PR5 | X6999 | Thailand | Base Code(s): G38 | ||
2015 | Multipack Exclusive | Light Blue | Black Stripes on hood & sides, Black "63" in white circle on hood & sides | Chrome / Plastic |
Clear | Black | Gold OH5 | X6999 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): G45 | ||
2016 | HW Speed Graphics 5-Pack | Grey | Blue stripes & GOODYEAR logos on sides | Yellow / Plastic |
Tinted (Light Blue) | Black | White rim Black MC5 | DVF67 | Thailand | Base Code(s): J41, J43 | ||
2018 | Mystery Models (Series 1) 5/12 |
Silver | Green, Orange, White & Black stripes, “5”, & decals on hood & sides | Orange / Plastic |
Tinted (Orange) | Silver | Orange Chrome & Black MC5 | FKX26 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): L03 | ||
233/250 | 2019 | HW Race Team 9/10 |
Dark Blue | Red, White & Gold stripes on hood, sides & roof, Hot Wheels logo & #9 on sides & hood | Chrome / Plastic |
Tinted (Blue) |
Black | Black J5 | FYC76 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): M19, M20, M21 | |
233/250 | 2019 | HW Race Team 9/10 |
Unpainted | Hot Wheels logo & #9 on sides & hood | Red / Plastic |
Tinted (Blue) | Black | Gold Chrome Rim, Black J5 | FYG41 | Malaysia | Walmart Exclusive Base Code(s): M27 |
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2024 | MEGA Showcase '63 Corvette Grand Sport | Light Blue | White stripe down body, silver door handles, "24" on hood and sides, Hot Wheels logo, "ATN", "RIVARDPARK" on sides | Black / Plastic |
Clear | Black | 10SP | HWW23 | Malaysia | Named Corvette Grand Sport 1963 Exclusive to set Base code(s): |
2008 card[]
From the back of the 2008 card:
Born: 1963
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, USA
Designer: General Motors
Specialty: Extremely collectible and coveted by car fans around the world, less than 130 models were ever produced. Its thinner body panels give it a lighter weight for track racing.
See also[]
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Gallery[]
Trivia[]
- Since this Corvette Grand Sport is simply a hard top and no front splitter version of the later Corvette Grand Sport Roadster (2015), it has the same orange-track compatibility (go through boosters, loops and turns) as its later interpretation.