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Description
Although it shares the same name as the Custom Corvette from 1968 it is completely different. It is based on the C4 Corvette ZR-1 Convertible. The base reads "83' Custom Corvette".
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' in the early 1990's, these versions are hard to find.
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 |
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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 |
Tinted (Blue) | 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, '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 |
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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 | Malaysia | 
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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 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 | 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 | 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 | Tan | Gold 7SP | 15249 | Malaysia |
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| N/A | 1996 | Corvette 5-Pack | Metalflake Silver | None | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Gray) | Red | 3SP | 15070 | Malaysia | 
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| N/A | 1996 | Corvette 5-Pack | Metalflake Silver | None | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Gray) | Red | 7SP | 15070 | Malaysia |
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| N/A | 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 | 
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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 | 
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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 |
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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 |
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| 1997 | Avon Promotional | Metallic Green | None | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Gray) | Tan | 3SP | 15344 | Malaysia | 
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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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| 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 | 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 | 24k Performance Collection III 2-Car Set | Gold Chrome | None | Chrome / Plastic |
Clear | Chrome | PC5 | 17221 | Malaysia |
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| 10/12 | 1999 | Final Run Series | Dark Blue | White Stripes, Final Run Logo on Hood | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Gray) | White | Gold PC6 | 21348 | Malaysia | Base reads "Corvette Stingray" | 
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| 2000 | Mexican Release | Neon Green | None | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Gray) | Blue | 3SP | 3612 | Mexico | No wording on card. | 
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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 |
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| 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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Gallery
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
