[Closed] "Wrecked" 1:18 AutoArt 1957 Corvette SS

"Wrecked" 1:18 AutoArt 1957 Corvette SS

This 1:18 scale diecast AutoArt "wrecked" 1957 Chevrolet Corvette SS is what remains after blending two different Corvette SS donor cars, one bought at Goodwill and the other one from an avid collector in Belgium. A complete and wholly intact Corvette SS version resulted, and this "wrecked" version was made from all the leftovers.

The Goodwill model was missing both doors, front wheel and linkage, gear shift lever, and rear tire.

The Belgian model was missing its windshield, both seats, complete rear body fenders and the small twin coils in the engine compartment.

As you can see, there is no spare wheel and tire. Plus, the passenger side front tire is rather torn up. Since one rear wheel and tire was missing, the spare was used. However, AutoArt cut out about 1/2 of the spare tire to fit it properly in the model. The spare tire was filled with putty, formed and painted black to make it workable. The front tire was "rebuilt" to form it round and fill in large gaps in the rubber. All wheels roll and the front wheels are steerable. A strip of acetate was used for a windshield. Plastic sprue used as a roll bar. Parts bin supplied seat.

Thanks for looking.

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