The 50th anniversary edition of Chevrolet Corvette is an old mould present first in the UT models line and brought by AutoArt later in their first collectable series. The model comes with a special card box, in the same burgundy color as the model inside, having the “Corvette” inscription on it, but keeping the usual design. A key chain and a license plate looks alike having the car photo on it,come as an extra part for this special release. Overall the model's presence is great, it seems to follow the right proportions and lines of the real car, good stance and a special burgundy paint specific to this anniversary edittion, well applied, shinny and uniform. The Corvette logos and the Indy 500 decals- the only difference so far in comparison with the regular model are very well applied, being tampo decals.
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Only the turn signals are visible on the front side, the pop-up lights aren’t functional, unfortunately. On the rear side the taillights are separate parts, correctly done, the “Corvette” inscription was moulded on the body and we have a chromed final exhaust part. Instead of the licence plate,the model features a plate printed with the 50th anniversary logo. The rims are correctly done and are looking great, are beautiful detailed having the same logo in the center, realistic studs and the brake disks covered in the well known AutoArt style, by a metallic part,to replicate the real steel. On the calipers,the manufacturer printed the “Corvette” inscription,making all the ensemble as more realistic as it can be. The roof is made of plastic and can be removed carefully because the attachment pins are very fragile, transforming the model in a targa version as the real item does.
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Thanks to the removable and functional parts, the cockpit is revealed to be carefully finished and rich in details, on the central console all the buttons were modeled and marked,the floor is entirely carpeted, the “50th” logo was applied on the superior part of the seats and moulded in the steering wheel center. A very nice touch here. Only the pedals are poor looking and the shift gear's crafting ask for more attention, resulting very thick in the end.
The rear bonnet is made of plastic and the demister system was replicated on the back window and all the space is carpet covered. On the opposite, under the metallic front hood the engine has a good level of craftmanship. It looks much better in comparison with other models from the same generation ( BMW M3 for example). The engine block is replicated in red, few hoses and some individual parts are also replicated, along with marks on the different container covers and the presence of some printed warning labels, all of this driving to a realistic engine bay.
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