By Allen Voivod
Picture it: 1967. It's the final model year for the C2 – the second generation of Chevrolet Corvettes. Chevy redesigns the body and the interior of the Corvette for the 1968 model year, based on the "Mako Shark II" concept car. But before they reveal the first of the Corvette C3s to the world, fans get a preview from an unlikely source: Hot Wheels!
We say "unlikely" because Hot Wheels wasn't even a thing in the world until May 18, 1968. That's the day the "Original 16" Hot Wheels roared into the world, and one of those castings was the "Custom Corvette," inspired by the design that Chevy would unveil a few months later.
That '68 model sealed its place in the long and storied history of Hot Wheels, and now we're adding a little bit of mystery back into the mix with our new RLC Exclusive Custom Corvette. Spectraflame true black paint adorns the body and the chassis of this historic muscle car, making it quite comfortable in the shadows. But the red scallops and the Neo-Classics Redline wheels make it clear that it wants your attention, too.
From the photos, you'll note that it says "Stingray" on the sides and wears a "STNGR" license plate. That's because we're making it an honorary member of the family! The actual 1968 Corvette did not, in fact, carry the "Stingray" name. All the C2s (1963-67) were called "Sting Rays," and from 1969-76 the C3s were called "Stingrays." But the name was not used in either way for the 1968 models – until now.
With an opening hood that lets you explore the power plant that makes this car the strong-but-not-so-silent type, our RLC Custom Corvette is ready to make a new name for itself. Don't miss your opportunity to add this members-only muscle car to your collection starting February 1, 2022, at 9am PT. (Not a member of the RLC? Explore all the benefits and join now!)
Packaging:
- RLC blister in Kar Keepers clamshell case
- Each vehicle features an individually numbered sticker (xxx/25,000)
Availability:
- Available Only to RLC Members (until item is sold out): 2/1/2022 at 9:00 a.m. PT
Pricing and Purchase Limits:
- Priced at $25.00 plus shipping and processing each; extra charges may apply for express shipping or special handling (customers shipping to Canada may be required to pay additional shipping charges or taxes)
- We do offer international shipping to other countries – please see shipping costs and details here (international shipping availability subject to change)
- Limit of TWO (2) per RLC Membership; limit five (5) per household (if quantities remain, limits may be increased or lifted at our sole discretion)
- Refunds only, no exchanges
Items and dates subject to change. Production items may vary from the photos shown. Mattel reserves the right to modify the color, decorations, scale, body, and wheel type. Product subject to availability.
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