Description[]
This is a depiction of a fourth-generation Chevrolet Corvette convertible with a Greenwood Phase 2 bodykit; compared to the older '80's Corvette this casting is significantly wider and larger.
The Hot Wheels version debuted in 1989 and was discontinued in the 1999 Final Run Series, after 11 years in production. Although it was officially discontinued in 1999, in 2000 a strange version similar to the 1998 Tropi-Cool Series (except with no tampos) was released only in Mexico. It was also produced in India by Leo Mattel in the early 1990s; these versions are hard to find.
This casting has typically been released under the name of Custom Corvette. There are various names that can be found on the base, such as 83' Custom Corvette, Custom Corvette, Corvette Stingray or no name at all.
Versions[]
The Custom Corvette 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 | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66 | 1989 | 1989 Hot Wheels | Metalflake Dark Red | Yellow, White & Blue Stripes, 'Corvette' on sides and Hood, 'ZR1' on hood | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Blue) | Tan | UH | 7670 | Malaysia | Found on Normal, Experimental Cards, 5-Packs | 
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| 66 | 1989 | 1989 Hot Wheels | Metalflake Dark Red | Yellow, White & Blue Stripes, 'Corvette' on sides and Hood, 'ZR1' on hood | Black / Plastic |
Clear | Tan | UH | 7670 | Malaysia | Found on Normal or Experimental Cards | 
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| 66 | 1989 | 1989 Hot Wheels | Metalflake Dark Red | Yellow, White & Blue Stripes, 'Corvette' on sides and Hood | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Blue) | Tan | UH | 7670 | Malaysia | Appears in Pop "N Play Drive-In Bank Sto & Go Set | 
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| 1989 | Getty Gas Station Promotional | Black | Yellow Stripes, Red Flames and 'Getty' on hood | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Blue) | Tan | UH | - | Malaysia | Only in baggie | 
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| 1990 | 1990 Hot Wheels | White | Red Stripes and 'Corvette' on Hood | Black / Plastic |
Clear | Tan | UH | 7670 | Malaysia | Also A McDonald's Give away and cereal promo | 
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| 1990 | California Customs | Blue Chrome | Pink, Yellow & White Stripes and 'Corvette' on hood | Black / Plastic |
Clear | Pink | Yellow RR | 1301 | Malaysia | 
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| 1990 | California Customs | Blue Chrome | Pink, Yellow & White Stripes and 'Corvette' on hood | Black / Plastic |
Clear | Pink | TW | 1301 | Malaysia | 
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| 1990 | Billionth Car Collection | Gold Chrome | None | Light Grey / Plastic |
Clear | Chrome | UH | 9246-0911 | Malaysia | Base modified so that car could attach to trophy. | 
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| 1990 | Color Racers II | Blue / Purple | None | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Blue) | Tan | BW | 3486 | Malaysia | Appears on Auto Magic II card as well | 
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| 1991 | California Customs | Bright Orange | Pink, Yellow & White Stripes and 'Corvette' on hood | Black / Plastic |
Clear | Pink | TW | 1301 | Malaysia | 
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| 1993 | 25th Anniversary Chevy 5-Pack | Light Brown | Green, Blue, Purple "Corvette on hood | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Blue) | Blue | UH | 7670 | Malaysia | 
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| 1993 | Revealers | Pearl White | Red, White & Yellow Fire Balls | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Gray) | Orange | Pink UH | 7670 | Malaysia | 
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| 1993 | Revealers | Metallic Blue | Red, White & Yellow Fire Balls | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Gray) | Red | Orange UH | 7670 | Malaysia | 
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| 1993 | Revealers | Metallic Blue | Red, White & Yellow Fire Balls | Black / Plastic |
Clear | Red | Orange UH | 7670 | Malaysia | 
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| 1993 | Revealers | Metallic Gray | Red, White & Yellow Fire Balls | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Gray) | Lime | Green UH | 7670 | Malaysia | 
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| 200 | 1993 | 1993 Hot Wheels | White | Black, Red, Yellow "CORVETTE" on hood and sides | Black / Plastic |
Clear | Red | UH | 2898 | Malaysia | Also Found in 'All American 16-Car Showcase' | 
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| 1994 | World Cup 5-Pack | White | Black, Red, Blue "World Cup USA 94" on hood and sides | Black / Plastic |
Clear | Red | UH | 12498 | Malaysia | 
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| 1994 | Chevrolet 5-Pack | Yellow | Small Red Hot Wheel logo on windshield | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Gray) | Gray | 5SP | 12403 | Malaysia | 
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| 1994 | Chevrolet 5-Pack | Yellow | Small Red Hot Wheel logo on windshield | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Gray) | Gray | UH | Malaysia | 
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| 1994 | Chevrolet 5-Pack | Yellow | Small Red Hot Wheel logo on windshield | Black / Plastic |
Clear | Gray | 5SP | Malaysia | 
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| 1994 | Chevrolet 5-Pack | Yellow | Small Red Hot Wheel logo on windshield | Black / Plastic |
Clear | Gray | UH | Malaysia | 
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| 1994 | Chevrolet 5-Pack | Yellow | Small Red Hot Wheel logo on windshield | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Gray) | Gray | 7SP | Malaysia | 
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| 200 | 1995 | 1995 Hot Wheels | Metallic Dark Purple | Small Red Hot Wheel logo on windshield | Black / Plastic |
Clear | Tan | UH | 15249 | Malaysia | 
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| 200 | 1995 | 1995 Hot Wheels | Metallic Dark Purple | Small Red Hot Wheel logo on windshield | Black / Plastic |
Clear | Grey | UH | 15249 | Malaysia | 
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| 200 | 1995 | 1995 Hot Wheels | Metallic Dark Purple | Small Red Hot Wheel logo on windshield | Black / Plastic |
Clear | Tan | 5SP | 15249 | Malaysia | 
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| 200 | 1995 | 1995 Hot Wheels | Metallic Dark Purple | Small Red Hot Wheel logo on windshield | Black / Plastic |
Clear | Tan | 7SP | 15249 | Malaysia | 
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| 200 | 1995 | 1995 Hot Wheels | Metallic Dark Purple | Small Red Hot Wheel logo on windshield | Black / Plastic |
Clear | Tan | LW | 15249 | Malaysia | 
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| 200 | 1995 | 1995 Hot Wheels | Metallic Dark Purple | Small Red Hot Wheel logo on windshield | Black / Plastic |
Clear | Grey | LW | 15249 | Malaysia | 
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| 200 | 1995 | 1995 Hot Wheels | Metallic Dark Purple | Small Red Hot Wheel logo on windshield | Black / Plastic |
Clear | Tan | Gold 7SP | 15249 | Malaysia | Came in Long Card as well | 
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| 200 | 1996 | 1996 Hot Wheels | Metalflake Silver | None | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Gray) | Grey | 5SP | 15249 | Malaysia | Came in Long Card as well | 
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| 1996 | Corvette 5-Pack | Metalflake Silver | "ZR-1" license rear license plate, Red Hot Wheels logo on rear | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Gray) | Red | 3SP | 15070 | Malaysia | 
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| 1996 | Corvette 5-Pack | Metalflake Silver | None | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Gray) | Red | 7SP | 15070 | Malaysia | 
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| 1996 | Corvette 5-Pack | Metalflake Silver | None | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Gray) | Red | 5SP | 15070 | Malaysia | 
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| 1996 | Black Convertible Collection | Metallic Black | Small gold Hot Wheels logo on rear. | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Gray) | Black | Black Chrome 5SP | 2920 | Malaysia | Target Stores Exclusive named Custom Corvette | 
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| 405 | 1996 | Sports Car 2/4 |
Metalflake Purple | Green, White, Black, Yellow, Brown football theme | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Gray) | Gray | 7SP | 15249 | Malaysia | HW Logo on Window | 
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| 405 | 1996 | Sports Car 2/4 |
Metalflake Purple | Green, White, Black, Yellow, Brown football theme | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Gray) | Pink | 7SP | 15249 | Malaysia | HW Logo on Window | 
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| 405 | 1996 | Sports Car 2/4 |
Metalflake Purple | Green, White, Black, Yellow, Brown football theme | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Gray) | Gray | 7SP | 15249 | Malaysia | HW Logo on Front Bumper |
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| 405 | 1996 | Sports Car 2/4 |
Metalflake Purple | Green, White, Black, Yellow, Brown football theme | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Gray) | Red | 7SP | 15249 | Malaysia | HW Logo on Front Bumper & Window | 
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| 405 | 1996 | Sports Car 2/4 |
Metalflake Purple | Green, white, black, yellow, brown football theme | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Gray) | Gray | 5SP | 15249 | Malaysia | HW Logo on Window | 
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| 405 | 1996 | Sports Car 2/4 |
Metalflake Purple | Green, white, black, yellow, brown football theme | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Gray) | Gray | 3SP | 15249 | Malaysia | HW Logo on Front Bumper | 
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| 556 | 1997 | Spy Print 4/4 |
Black | Red, Yellow, White, "CONFIDENTIAL" | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Gray) | Gray | 3SP | 16929 | Malaysia | 
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| 556 | 1997 | Spy Print 4/4 |
Black | Red, Yellow, White, "CONFIDENTIAL" | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Gray) | Red | 3SP | 16929 | Malaysia |
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| 1997 | Father & Son Collector Pack | Metallic Green | None | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Gray) | Tan | 3SP | 15344 | Malaysia | 
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| 696 | 1998 | Tropicool 4/4 |
Bright Lime Green | Black, Blue, "TOUR'D ISLAND" | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Gray) | Blue | 3SP | 7670 | Malaysia | 
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| 696 | 1998 | Tropicool 4/4 |
Bright Lime Green | Black, Blue, "TOUR'D ISLAND" | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Gray) | Blue | LW | 7670 | Malaysia | 
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| 1998 | Mexican Release | Neon Green | None | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Gray) | Blue | 3SP | 3612 | Mexico | No wording on card. | 
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| 1998 | Bonus Car | Purple | Orange & White Stripes, Silver Checkers, '98 Bonus Car' on Hood | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Gray) | White | LW | Malaysia | 
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| 1998 | JCPenny 24K Performance Collection | Gold Chrome | None | Chrome / Plastic |
Clear | Chrome | PC5 | 17221 | Malaysia | Came with Split Window '63 | 
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| 1999 | Final Run Series 10/12 |
Dark Blue | White Stripes, Final Run Logo on Hood, detailed taillights and "Corvette" on rear | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Gray) | White | Gold PC6 | 21348 | Malaysia | Base reads "Corvette Stingray" | 
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Indian 'Leo' Versions[]
The Custom Corvette has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
| Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type | Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Notes | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leo | Black | Light Purple & Yellow Stripes, 'Custom Corvette' on Trunk | Black / Plastic |
Clear | Tan | BW |
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| Leo | Red | Black & Yellow Stripes, 'Custom Corvette' on Trunk | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Blue) | Tan | BW | 
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| Leo | Orange | Black & Yellow Stripes, 'Custom Corvette' on Trunk | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Blue) | Tan | BW |
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| Leo | Metalflake Silver | Black & Yellow Stripes, 'Custom Corvette' on Trunk | Black / Plastic |
Clear | Tan | BW | 
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| Leo | White | Black & Purple Stripes, "Custom Corvette" on Trunk | Black / Plastic |
Clear | Tan | BW | 
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Code 3[]
| Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type | Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 6th Annual Hot Wheels Collectors Convention | Gold Chrome | UH |
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Newsletter Original Artwork (hwvette.com)
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Vegas Convention (hwvette.com)
Bloomington Gold (hwvette.com)
Gallery[]
Prototype #1 (hwvette.com)
California Custom Series Prototype #1 found in a 1991 Mattel Catalog (Different color side decals) (hwvette.com)
Prototype #2 (hwvette.com)
Prototype #3 (hwvette.com)
Prototype #4 (hwvette.com)
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...which appeared in the 1990 Mattel Catalog
Prototype #5 (hwvette.com)
Prototype #6 (hwvette.com)
FEP Prototype with writing #7 (hwvette.com)
Sticker applied decals Prototype #8 (hwvette.com)
Zamac Unriveted Prototype #9 (hwvette.com)
1989 Version on an 'Experimental Card' with Blue Tinted Windows
2000 Mexican Version on Card
1993 Mainline Version
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Spy Print Series Version on card
1995 Mainline Version
1995 Metallic dark purple edition rear by loosecars.com
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1995 Metallic dark purple edition front by loosecars.com
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1995 Metallic dark purple edition side by loosecars.com
Custom Corvette C4 ZR-1 Convertible California Customs 1991 (front)
Custom Corvette C4 ZR-1 Convertible California Customs 1991 (rear)
1996
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1993
1995 - 5SP
1995 - LW
named Custom Corvette
Error (White Sides) (hwvette.com)
Short Card (hwvette.com)
Error (Big Wheels up front, small in the back) (hwvette.com)
Error (Missing Rear decal) (hwvette.com)
Kool Aid Ad showing the Promo (hwvette.com)
Gold 7SP on Long Card (hwvette.com)
Wheel Reverse Error (hwvette.com)
2 Different Wheels Error (hwvette.com)
Leo (hwvette.com)
International card (hwvette.com)
1989/1990? (hwvette.com)
1989/1990? (hwvette.com)
(hwvette.com)
Avon Father & Son Set with Split Window '63 (hwvette.com)