Chevrolet Corvette LT1 Convertible (1972)

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Chevrolet Corvette LT1 Convertible (1972) in Blue (1:24 scale)
- For the knowledgeable Corvette® enthusiast, this model falls into the Must Have category. Model year "72 marked the end of an era for the ultimate American sports car, as those distinctive front & rear chrome bumpers made their last appearance. The age of mirror-polished, bright metal bracelets which had been the finishing touch of this elegant & aggressive Muscle Car since its birth in 1953 would disappear from all factory Corvette® autos built to date. The Corvette® chrome bling would be replaced with a body colour bumper in the front in 1973 & both front & rear by 1974. The 1972 Corvette® was also the last year for the removable rear window on the coupe & the legendary LT-1 solid-lifter, high-compression engine option, making it a must-have Corvette® for any serious car collector. The LT-1 engine designation would reappear again 1992 as a new & enhanced base 350 engine, much different from this "70s powerhouse. Although the horsepower rating for the 1972 LT-1 would experience a dramatic decrease from 330 hp in "71 to 255 hp in "72, she maintained her sleek profile & elegant styling, even adding for the first time on the LT-1 engine...air conditioning! The number of 1972 LT-1-air cars built is believed to be only 240. This superb precision model sports a fully appointed interior & the definitive re-creation of the V-8 OHV RPO LT-1 engine under the hood. Working features include operable steering, spinning road wheels & functional suspension. Hard-top & soft-top included. The Franklin Mint is pleased to offer this tribute to Corvette® history with its 1:24 scale precision die-cast 1972 Corvette® LT-1 Convertible replica.