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Michelle Peters of Mint Models specially commissioned the Franklin Mint to do this limited edition. In a series of 750, it is rather low by model car collectibles standards, making it instantly palatable and almost instantly sold out.
FM’s standard 1969 Corvette Coupe was not the quintessential high standard for Corvette models but it did fill the ’69 void for some time and for the period was more than acceptable. Michelle, however, had FM enact some enhancements to the model and they pay off in a very delightful little package. Without getting ahead of myself here, I do not want to overlook her color choice. Black on black really escalates the image especially considering the addition of the redline tires, with its stripe further out from the center of the tire and most importantly, the change to the wheels themselves. The Monaco Orange model had rather flat looking aluminum wheels. A black ‘wash’ separates the aluminum fins and gives the model a much needed extra dimension. FM’s paint job is excellent and has lots of depth and shine. Michelle also wanted the T-tops to fit tighter and she was granted her wish. They fit enormously better. A black Corvette, fitted with the savage 427 beast under the hood should look properly menacing and this one certainly does. Speaking of which, FM’s engine bay looked great for a model done in 1995 and guess what, it actually still does. There is plenty going on in there and it is fitting of a very nice Corvette image.
Amazing what a little tender love and attention can do for some of our older model iterations. I’m really glad Michelle had the foresight to commission such a beauty.
The issue price was $135. Mint Models may be reached via email at michelle@mintmodels.com or phone at (800)341-4699 toll free or direct at (518) 783-1113.
(09/19/2005)
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