1959 Chevy Corvette - Tuxedo Black (AUTOart) 1/18
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Just 9,670 of the Corvette roadster were produced in 1959 and sold at the base price of $3,875. This was the last year that annual sales of the Corvette were below 10,000 units. The external changes to the car were the removal of the louvered hood and the chrome trim on the trunk lid. Among the standard features were a tachometer, an outside rearview mirror, an electric clock and twin exhausts. The gauge lenses were now concave to eliminate glare and improve readability. During the first year of production the options available included a 4-speed manual transmission with reverse lockout "T" shift handle and a black interior. New performance options included nylon black wall tires. The body frame was an X-braced welded steel box section and the base engine was 283 cubic inches producing 230 HP.
AUTOart Diecast Model No. 71142 - '59 Chevrolet 'Vette
SKU: AA-59VET-BLK
Specifications
| Vehicle Year | 1959 |
|---|---|
| Make | Chevrolet |
| Model | Corvette |
| Color | Black |
| Scale | 1/18 |
| Manufacturer | AUTOart |
| SKU | AA-59VET-BLK |
The Chevrolet Corvette is America's sports car, introduced in 1953 and continuously produced ever since — a record unmatched by any American sports car. The C1 (1953–1962) established the fiberglass body, the C2 Sting Ray (1963–1967) introduced independent rear suspension and the iconic split-window coupe, and the C3 (1968–1982) brought the shark body. Each generation represents a distinct era of American performance history, with the 1967 L88 427 and 1969 ZL1 among the most valuable examples.
This 1/18 scale replica of the 1959 Chevrolet Corvette in Black is produced by AUTOart to collector-grade specifications. At 1/18 scale — the most popular collector scale — the model measures approximately 10 inches in length and displays beautifully on a shelf or in a glass cabinet. Every detail — from paint finish to badging — is reproduced from measurements taken from the original vehicle.
