1977 CORVETTE C3 - Rare Chevrolet AMT 1/25 scale Promotional Model MIB - Silver

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1978 CORVETTE C3. This is a Rare Chevrolet 1/25 scale Promotional Model from AMT. Automotive Promotionl Models are extremely collectible and very hard to find. These were given to dealerships around the country from the factory. This was to showcase the Body style of the most popular models. This is great for the car buff that can't get the car. This represents one of the most iconic and popular Sports Car Ever. The Chevrolet Corvette (C3) is a sports car produced by the Chevrolet division of General Motors for the 1968 through 1982 model years. Corvette chief Zora Arkus-Duntov wanted a striking new Corvette; although engines and chassis components were mostly carried over from the previous generation, its body and interior were new. The Corvette C3 was patterned after the Mako Shark II designed by Larry Shinoda. 1977 saw the steering column repositioned 2 inches (51 mm) closer to the dashboard to allow a more "arms out" position for the driver. The custom interior with leather seat trim was now standard, with cloth and leather a no cost option. Corvette's refinement as a touring sports car continued as both power steering and power brakes became standard and new options included body-colored sport mirrors, cruise control, and a new convenience group. A Corvette milestone was reached during 1977 as Chevrolet had built a half million read more