1969 Chevy Corvette - Daytona Yellow (AUTOart) 1/18
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The '69 Chevrolet Corvette was the second year production of the C3 (third generation) Corvette, which had a life span from 1968 to 1982. Similar to the Mako Shark II Concept, it had a longer, lower profile; blunter edges; long front and rear overhangs; bulging bumpers; and a low bonnet - though it kept the recessed quad headlamps and th taillights. The word "Stingray" was added to the side panels of the car and the car had integrated windshield wipers that would concel itself when not in use. It came standard with a 300 hp "Turbo Fire 350", 350cu in (5.6-litre) V8 engine for acceleration and four discs brake for deceleration. Standard power transfer was via a floor mounted 3-speed fully synchronized transmission. The wheelbase remained the same as the C2 (1963-1967) Corvette. The 1969 production model year also featured only 2 ZL1 models which sported a special all aluminum L71 engine with four barrel Holley and Rochester Quadrajet Carburetors. They were estimated to produce over 500 hp making them the highest horsepower production Corvette yet; despite GM's conservative rating of only 430 hp. With approximately 39,000 Corvette 1969, 57% were coupes and 43% were convertibles. The convertible had a sticker price of $4,438. "No need to beware of substitutes. There aren't any." were stated in the car's brochure and that was produced in exactly what GM had intended and accomplished for the '69 Corvette during that era.
AUTOart Diecast Model No. 71161
SKU: AA-69VET-Y
Specifications
| Vehicle Year | 1969 |
|---|---|
| Make | Chevrolet |
| Model | Corvette |
| Color | Yellow |
| Scale | 1/18 |
| Manufacturer | AUTOart |
| SKU | AA-69VET-Y |
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 1969 Chevrolet Corvette in Yellow 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.
