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02/10/2015 3:37 pm
1967 corvette 427
In 1:18 scale which company had the best 1967 corvette 427 ?
03/10/2015 4:12 am
The Exoto Motorbox models...
...which I think are actually based on a Revell mold, could be the best for a coupe. I've always found them to be over-priced even back when they were under $75 given their simplistic execution but I do own the red "dragster" version, the yellow 'standard' coupe and the blue convertible and they are both good images.
The ERTL's, quite frankly, are good values and "are what they are". Not stunnners but in a line of Corvettes on a shelf they look fine.
However, if you want the best one, it's the GMP Convertible. By far, no contest. Good luck hunting one down...
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03/10/2015 8:16 am
gmp corvette
Agree with GMP being the best
Supposededly only four were ever made
And one sold on ebay for 2000 dollars
03/10/2015 12:12 pm
The flat out best choice is the Motorbox (Exoto) Corvette series of which there are eleven models (see Kevin P's "Scale18.com" site.) I own all of the Motorbox stock versions and many of the 1963/67 Ertl/Autoworld versions. For starters, notice the rear tires of the Ertl/Autoworld versions sticking far outside the fender wells. And it doesn't get any better. The mold is at least 24 years old and shows it while the '67's add-on plastic rear bumper pan really screams tacky. In contrast the Motorbox versions are little jewels, the paint, shut lines, chrome and interiors are far superior and the chromed finned wheels are fantastic.
So if you're looking to buy, then one of the Motorbox series is well worth it, the Ertl/Autoworld versions are worth ignoring and the GMP version (all four ever produced) is simply worth dreaming about.
03/10/2015 1:59 pm
Great analysis.
I'm not sure I agree that all the Motorbox are little jewels necessarily- the racing versions are terrible though the Marina Blue convertible is great - one of my favorites. The ERTLS aren't worthless - though I don't have any in my collection anymore because I preferred other Corvette images that are more accurate.
That said, you and I agree, that best choice for those of us without the title of Sultan in front of our names is the Motorbox line...
03/10/2015 2:24 pm
GMP 1800703.
04/10/2015 3:14 am
Is that the part # for the GMP '67 Vette or is it the current asking price?
04/10/2015 3:22 am
Since I've never even seen any of the Motorbox "racing" Vettes I can't say anything about them but
I wholeheartedly agree that the Marina blue convertible is a gem. I had to hunt one down and have it shipped from Germany but it was worth every cent. The Ertl's are just ok if you're really in need of a somewhat reasonably priced Vette fix but after seeing the Motorbox series there's no turning back.
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05/10/2015 3:36 am
gmp corvette if that was the asking price - I'm gonna go buy me some lottery tickets first