Franklin Mint / 1960 Chevrolet Corvair / 50th Anniversary Edition Limited 1,500 / 1:24th Scale
Red w/ White Top
Approximately 7 1/4" (18.4 cm) in length. Scale
1:24.
Limited Edition of 1,500 Worldwide
In October 2, 1959, Chevrolet® introduced its first
Corvair™. It was a radical departure from what Americans were used to seeing
come off the production lines. Its unique air-cooled, rear-mounted engine,
rear-mounted transaxle drive, suspension system and compact size set it apart
from the large “land yachts” that Detroit had been producing for so long.
Although the car was only a little more than four feet high and just fifteen
feet in length, it was built to seat six and was offered in both two-door coupe
and four-door sedan models.
In February 1960 at the Chicago Auto Show, a sporty two-door club coupe Corvair™
was introduced as a show car—the Corvair™ Monza. The production version appeared
within months. Based on the Corvair™ 700 Deluxe series, the Monza featured
bucket seats (which now made it a 5-passenger car), optional sun roof and
folding rear seat. It was available in a choice of three different interior
trims and came with an array of amenities—from dual horns to exterior chrome
molding. In all, 11,926 models of the 1960 Corvair™ Monza would be produced.
Named Motor Trend magazine’s "Car of the Year" for 1960, the Corvair™ was a
perhaps the most significant automobile of the postwar era—and the Monza was the
sportiest of them all.
Now, in celebration of the 50-year anniversary since the launch of the Corvair™,
this iconic engineering marvel is re-created in a precision-engineered 1:24
scale model––the 1960 Chevrolet® Corvair™ 50th Anniversary Limited Edition.
Authentic in every detail...from the horizontally-opposed engine block to the
fin-less rear deck and grille-less front with the button-nose ornament...this
authentic re-creation is as unique as the original. Hand-painted in two-toned
red and white, your model features a tri-toned interior scheme, all combining to
guarantee this die-cast masterpiece a place of pride in your treasured
collection.
from the "Classic Chevy " Franklin Mint Collection
The models in this enclosed displayed-then stored collection are in #1 storage condition New or #2 Near New- Mint condition.
Adult owned from a pet-free & smoke-free household.
Since the models were properly displayed the paint is glossy, rash free ( not this one) and dust & haze-free.
The overall condition of the boxes are in excellent condition since the collector took care of where they were stored.
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Vinny's "Used"Cars
Part # G397
Condition: Excellent in the box w/ 50th Anniversary hag tag,
and 50th Anniversary Collectors Guide Certificate of Authenticity( it's stamped #327 on the COA? I think it's a typo at the factory.)
On Chassis Serial #27/1500
There is mild to moderate storage paint rash on every body panel.
No broken or missing parts, its all there, a stunning model in this color combo
Add this RARE Corvair to your display as a 3-footer!
SOLD AS IS NO RETURNS
Mint examples selling for $450.00+
Vinnys Used Cars Price: $145.00
Status: In Stock