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1963 Corvette Sting Ray (Drop Tops)

The Chevrolet Corvette (C2) (C2 for Second Generation), also known as the Corvette Sting Ray, is a sports car that was produced by Chevrolet for the 1963 to 1967 model years. This die-cast model is a 'tooned (from cartooned) version of the real life Sting Ray. It is a so-called Drop Top: a visual appearance that makes the roof lower than usual. The body sits low to the ground for a perfect center of gravity which gives the car more speed on the track. Re-releases have been relatively limited.

Licensed Hot Wheels2005 First EditionsChevrolet VehiclesCorvette CarsDrop TopsAmerican CarsMystery ModelsDesigner Unknown
Debut year2005
Debut series2005 First Editions: Drop Tops
Produced years2005 - 2015
DesignerUnknown
Collector no.G6695
Reference statusOpen catalog page
1963 Corvette Sting Ray - 05FE
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1963 Corvette Sting Ray (Drop Tops) is listed with 2005 First Editions: Drop Tops as its first catalog lane. The production window shown here is 2005 - 2015. Known designer credit: Unknown. Use the Description, Versions, Gallery notes to confirm the casting before you price it.

  • Licensed Hot Wheels
  • 2005 First Editions
  • Chevrolet Vehicles
  • Corvette Cars
  • Drop Tops
  • American Cars
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