Corvette diecast, why no 70-72's?
09-19-2003, 12:12 PM
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Corvette diecast, why no 70-72's?
I just don't get the fact that there zseems to be examples of almost every year except for these. I do have a couple of '69's but they just aren't the same. No offense to the 68-69 owners but I just like the fender flare and side gills of the 70-72's better. I think that it gives them a little more wider stance and look. Just can't figure out why Hot Wheel's and the other die cast manufacture's don't produce these in 1\18th scale.
09-19-2003, 12:40 PM
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Re: Corvette diecast, why no 70-72's? (BlackRat)
The only thing that I've been able to find is a blue '70 BB 1/64 from Johnny Lightning. It says 1970 Corvette on the bottom and has the gills painted on, but the flares aren't right and it's got a triangluar air cleaner.
I have a black '69 1/24th on my desk at work that I say say is what my car looks like. It's too much work to explain the differences to people.
I have a black '69 1/24th on my desk at work that I say say is what my car looks like. It's too much work to explain the differences to people.
09-19-2003, 12:44 PM
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Re: Corvette diecast, why no 70-72's? (Tom73)
I found a yellow 70 (exact match to my 70) at Advance Auto... went back to buy another one but haven't found one since. That was 8 months ago. I think it was a Johnny Lightning. My friend took it out of the package though before I could stop her, so I'm not sure who made it. I have it in my living room. Rare find.
09-19-2003, 12:50 PM
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Re: Corvette diecast, why no 70-72's? (Tom454)
Great question! I too have been looking at all of the web sites, lots of 69's but no 70-72. Hopefully someone will make one soon.
09-19-2003, 01:36 PM
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Re: Corvette diecast, why no 70-72's? (467-Ratman)
I've also been looking for an early 2nd gen Camaro (1970 - 73). No luck there either.
09-19-2003, 01:49 PM
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Re: Corvette diecast, why no 70-72's? (Scooter70)
The only thing that I've been able to find is a blue '70 BB 1/64 from Johnny Lightning. It says 1970 Corvette on the bottom and has the gills painted on, but the flares aren't right and it's got a triangluar air cleaner.
I have a black '69 1/24th on my desk at work that I say say is what my car looks like. It's too much work to explain the differences to people.
I have a black '69 1/24th on my desk at work that I say say is what my car looks like. It's too much work to explain the differences to people.
They are out there.
Oooh - just looked at the website. They have the 70-73 Camaro in the split
front bumper that I once owned.
Hey Wade - I think I see your vette in the pics below.
Here's a couple for sale: http://page.auctions.shopping.yahoo....0?aucview=0x23
<A HREF="http://www.diecastwarehouse.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=DW&Pr oduct_Code=JL-293-04a" TARGET="_blank">http://www.diecastwarehouse.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=DW&Pr oduct_Code=JL-293-04a</a>
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