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This is another exclusive Franklin Mint model from Mint Models commissioned by owner, Michelle Peters. A follow up to her FM 1969 Corvette 427 Coupe in Tuxedo Black, this issue, also in a small supply of 750 units, is of the most renown mid year Corvette, the 1967. Done in a gorgeous Sunfire Yellow with matching removable hard top and black stinger hood, the diecast is based on Franklin’s original 1967 convertible issued in 1994 in Tuxedo Black with blue stinger hood. The new model differs somewhat, in that it replicates an L89 427 car, while the original FM model was the L88 427 version. Also different are the Rally wheels on Michelle’s model instead of the finned aluminum wheels. This becomes the fifth iteration of the FM 1967 Vette drop top model. Aside from the original, they have issued an Elkhart Blue and Marina Blue model as limited editions, 3000 and 2000 respectively and the clear cast version in clear and Rally Red. In my opinion, the model represented here, is the nicest looking of them all and easily the most limited in production.
The issue price is $135. Mint Models can be reached via email at michelle@mintmodels.com or phone at (800)341-4699 toll free or direct at (518) 783-1113.
(11/03/2005)
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