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'97 Corvette

'97 Corvette debuted in 1997 First Editions. It was produced across 1997 - Present. The casting is credited to Dave Weise. Reference sections include Description, Versions, Code 3, Gallery.

Dave Weise Designs1997 First EditionsCorvette CarsChevrolet VehiclesLicensed Hot WheelsAmerican CarsHall of FameAvon Exclusives
Debut year1997
Debut series1997 First Editions
Produced years1997 - Present
DesignerDave Weise
Collector no.16668
Reference statusOpen catalog page
97 Corvette MtGrn
Collector identity

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'97 Corvette is listed with 1997 First Editions as its first catalog lane. The production window shown here is 1997 - Present. Known designer credit: Dave Weise. Use the Description, Versions, Code 3 notes to confirm the casting before you price it.

  • Dave Weise Designs
  • 1997 First Editions
  • Corvette Cars
  • Chevrolet Vehicles
  • Licensed Hot Wheels
  • American Cars
Exact variation matching

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  • Match the title to '97 Corvette before reading price claims.
  • Use 1997 - Present as the production-window check.
  • Cross-check Description, Versions before calling the variation exact.
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Reference images

Real collector images for this casting and its known visual checkpoints.

Indy HW Club Back Home in Indiana (Larry Wood Collection) (hwvette.com)
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
97 Bloomington (hwvette.com)
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Bloomington vs Light Green vs Dark Green (hwvette.com)
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
1999 Corvette Expo (hwvette.com)
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
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