50th Anniversary kid's rocker
07-16-2017, 05:12 PM
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50th Anniversary kid's rocker
First, a short history lesson.
2003 was the 50th Anniversary of the first Corvette. GM never missing out on a "birthday" came out with the "50th Anniversary Option" which included every other option they offered, plus a special exterior color and interior.
They also came out with every badge, flag, jacket, shirt, hat and every other "geegaw" that they could think of. One of them is a very unusual item, a kid's rocker.
The rocker is made of hardwood and finished to replicate the original car in every way, including the color, mirrors and lights (decals)
The rocker is very well made, I think it's oak. It measures about 36" long x 20" wide x 14" high (at the windshield). It weighs about 25-30 pounds.
It was made by a company called Maxim Industries, and the total production was 1000 pieces. I have an email from that company verifying this information. They were marketed through Corvette dealers, but mostly by the NCM museum. Originally they were $299, but in 2004 when they still had some left they dropped the price to $179. The biggest problem selling them was that they were too big to go into a Corvette, and they were pricey to ship.
Mine has been my Corvette magazine storage rack in my "man cave" for about 8 years.
I'm asking $125, but you have to pick up or arrange shipping.
Thanks for looking.
Ken
2003 was the 50th Anniversary of the first Corvette. GM never missing out on a "birthday" came out with the "50th Anniversary Option" which included every other option they offered, plus a special exterior color and interior.
They also came out with every badge, flag, jacket, shirt, hat and every other "geegaw" that they could think of. One of them is a very unusual item, a kid's rocker.
The rocker is made of hardwood and finished to replicate the original car in every way, including the color, mirrors and lights (decals)
The rocker is very well made, I think it's oak. It measures about 36" long x 20" wide x 14" high (at the windshield). It weighs about 25-30 pounds.
It was made by a company called Maxim Industries, and the total production was 1000 pieces. I have an email from that company verifying this information. They were marketed through Corvette dealers, but mostly by the NCM museum. Originally they were $299, but in 2004 when they still had some left they dropped the price to $179. The biggest problem selling them was that they were too big to go into a Corvette, and they were pricey to ship.
Mine has been my Corvette magazine storage rack in my "man cave" for about 8 years.
I'm asking $125, but you have to pick up or arrange shipping.
Thanks for looking.
Ken
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05-04-2019, 06:48 PM
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I have one of these for sale
I'm in Toronto, Canada. If anyone wants it, let me know! We got it as a gift for my son when he was a baby, it held his teddy bears when he was a kid. Now we live in a small apartment and it's sitting in storage because we have no room. I feel like it should go to someone who would appreciate it.
05-05-2019, 09:17 PM
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That rocker is so KOOL. Too bad it's not in my size, he he he. Maybe if it was adult size could be takers. Would love it, but my kids are growen. IF I know someone looking, will sure pass it along. Best for your sale, really KOOL
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