Chevrolet Astro II Casting Reference | Loose Hot Wheels
Chevrolet Astro II
The Chevrolet Astro II was a one-off prototype developed by Chevrolet in 1968. Designed by Larry Shinoda, the Astro II featured a "spaceship-like" design and was used to study the feasibility of a mid-engined Corvette for production; while similar studies would be performed in the years that followed, a mid-engined Corvette would only begin serial production in 2020. The sole prototype is currently located in the GM Heritage Center. The model features an opening engine bay, front compartment and doors. This model…
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Chevrolet Astro II first appears in Gran Toros. The current catalog tracks it across 1970 – 1973. Designer credit is listed as Mebetoys. Check Description, Versions, Gallery before trusting a vague seller title.
- 1970 First Released
- Gran Toros
- Mebetoys
- Discontinued Vehicles
- Licensed Hot Wheels
- Chevrolet Vehicles
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- Match the title to Chevrolet Astro II before reading price claims.
- Use 1970 – 1973 as the production-window check.
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