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22/02/2025 2:20 am
The actual dreamcar Chevrolet Corvette Mako Shark dates from about 1961 and foreshadowed some of the upcoming Corvette Stingray's styling features, combined with a sensational paint scheme. This version was done very nicely by MotorMax in 1/18 scale some years ago.
22/02/2025 6:07 am
I can no longer look at these without recalling stories about Billy Mitchell's team becoming so frustrated about being told repeatedly, "these colors don't quite match - paint it again boys," that they secretly re-painted Billy's shark (that hung above his desk ) to match the car. Only then did Billy say, "that's perfect!"
If you've ever had a job - you KNOW this type of trickery does exist. 😏 😏
22/02/2025 11:06 am
An important piece of Corvette history.