80-82 Model except CE

corvettemaster · 08-01-2002, 08:55 PM

When is a company ever going to make a diecast model, or plastic for that matter, of a late C3 Vette? The only one I've ever been able to find is a 82 Collector Edition.

Doughan · 08-02-2002, 12:55 AM

You can get 1/25th scale Promos of 80-82s all the time on eBay. :yesnod:

Here's an auction for an 80 and 81 for $19.99:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=1754947034

C3 Shark Tank · 08-02-2002, 01:27 AM

The only ones I know of are the Zora die-cast cars, they are year specific and pretty nice as well as cheap to buy (I think they are 1/43rd scale). Try ebay for them, cost about $20. Your other option is to buy a CE die cast, then buy a 78-79 for the wheels, repaint the CE and swap the wheels. I really wish these companies would start making later C3's too.

If you are into models look for a Monogram 2404, it's a 1/20th scale, just picked up my second one for $15 on ebay. And my blood pressure goes up every time a 1/8th scale gets on ebay because all the morons bid it up to $100 3 minutes after it's posted on ebay :rolleyes:

Goody · 08-02-2002, 10:49 AM

Just so you know, all those Zora cars made by Action are 1/32nd scale.

C3 Shark Tank · 08-02-2002, 03:36 PM

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Just so you know, all those Zora cars made by Action are 1/32nd scale.

Thanks! I figured I was probably wrong on the size. :cheers:

Tom/99 · 08-03-2002, 10:24 AM

I have a 1982 Corvette Promo in Dark Claret (maroon). It is still in the origional box. If you are interested in it, E-mail me at teppet@aol.com, and I will send you some pictures.

98RKC · 08-03-2002, 02:09 PM

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The only ones I know of are the Zora die-cast cars, they are year specific and pretty nice as well as cheap to buy (I think they are 1/43rd scale). Try ebay for them, cost about $20. Your other option is to buy a CE die cast, then buy a 78-79 for the wheels, repaint the CE and swap the wheels. I really wish these companies would start making later C3's too.

If you are into models look for a Monogram 2404, it's a 1/20th scale, just picked up my second one for $15 on ebay. And my blood pressure goes up every time a 1/8th scale gets on ebay because all the morons bid it up to $100 3 minutes after it's posted on ebay :rolleyes:

I search for 2404 on ebay all the time and have yet to see one. I stay away for a week or two and miss out :sad:
I guess I should never stop looking :mad

corvettemaster · 08-03-2002, 05:53 PM

Thanks for the advice guys :yesnod: I would like to find one I could modify and make it look like mine. The '81 promo models would probably be my best bet, although they don't have a beige one, so I'd have to paint it. Are they plastic? And what scale are they?

corvettemaster · 08-03-2002, 06:09 PM

Well after searching ebay, I did come up with this: 81 Corvette Model http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=1754960063

It looks to be old tho, and probably a collector's item or something, although the Buy It Now price is only $30. It looks to be a custom 81 with side pipes and stuff, but if I could modify it to look like a stock 81, I'd buy it :yesnod:

Tally Ho · 08-04-2002, 09:00 PM

Franklin Mint has a 1/25 82 in red.

Leos 81 · 08-05-2002, 06:49 PM

I bought the VooDoo Vette, and still haven't gotten around to putting it together. Such a pain. I wish UT would make a 1/18th scale 1981 Charcoal Metalic Vette die-cast so I wouldn't have to build it. I know. Wishful thinking. :rolleyes:

corvettemaster · 08-05-2002, 07:35 PM

:lol: Yeah there's one of those Voodoo Vettes on ebay right now. There's also a Zora '81 model, which is very nice, but only a 1:32 scale :(

Sharp 1981 Red w/T-tops Zora Corvette 1:32

DavesC5 · 08-06-2002, 02:30 PM

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Franklin Mint has a 1/25 82 in red.

That one is out of production now, but you can find them on Ebay. They are getting pretty pricey, though. That is one of the Franklin Mint models I would really like to have.