Chevrolet Corvette C3 Widebody(1:18, Customized)
- Chevrolet Corvette C3 Widebody (from 1974)
Norev CollectorsUmgebautes Modell- 1:18
- Showcase model / No engine
- resin
- red
- private sale
- 375,00 CHF
- In near mint condition
- Original packaging exists
- Not for sale
Chevrolet Corvette C3 as the basis for the 1/18 conversion
The prototype for this miniature is the Chevrolet Corvette C3, the third generation of the Corvette line: Third generation (C3), built from 1968 onward. It replaced the Corvette C2 and kept the same basic setup with a front engine, rear-wheel drive, a fiberglass body, and two seats. The shape of the Chevrolet Corvette C3 goes back to the Mako Shark II concept. For the design, Bill Mitchell as GM design chief and Larry Shinoda as a key stylist during the design phase are especially worth mentioning; engineer Zora Arkus-Duntov shaped the Corvette’s technical development. Typical early C3 features include the long hood, pronounced fenders, hidden headlights, and the rear with four round taillights. The version shown here, with chrome bumpers front and rear and the side gills, is especially based on early versions of the range.
Technology, engines, and the period context of the Corvette C3
The Chevrolet Corvette C3 was available with several V8 engines depending on the model year. At launch, there was already the Small Block V8 with 327 cubic inches or 5.4 liters (5.4 liters / 1.4 gallons); later came 350-cubic-inch engines with 5.7 liters (5.7 liters / 1.5 gallons), as well as Big Block units up to 454 cubic inches or 7.4 liters (7.4 liters / 2.0 gallons). Power ratings varied a lot because of different measurement methods, emissions rules, and engine versions. Especially important were the four-speed manual, three-speed automatic, independent rear suspension, disc brakes on all four wheels, and the separate steel frame under the fiberglass-reinforced plastic body. For the historical context at the start of the C3 generation, a few events from 1968 help set the scene: Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, the Prague Spring and its suppression shaped European politics, and the Beatles released the album The Beatles, usually called the “White Album.” These examples show how old the car really is and where it sits in history.
Marcello’s modified Norev Collectors miniature in 1/18
Important: This model is a modified miniature and does not match the product condition in which it was originally produced by Norev Collectors. The collectible from Modelly member “Marcello” is a model car in 1/18 scale, made by Norev Collectors. The miniature is made of resin; resin models are often shaped with closed body forms and focus on accurately showing the outer lines. In this case, the base model was clearly altered: the car has widened wheel arches, a much lower stance, a front splitter with side supports, a black rear wing, and side-mounted exhaust pipes. These parts give the Chevrolet Corvette C3 a motorsport-style widebody look. The side vents, the roll bar behind the seats, and the wide tires are also part of this conversion concept. It is a limited edition; a specific production number can’t be read from the images shown.
Body color, livery, and visible details of the model car
Even in this version, the miniature is clearly recognizable as a 1/18 model car by Norev Collectors, even though it has the custom changes mentioned above. The paint finish is a solid red and shows glossy reflections on the hood, fenders, doors, and rear section. A black contrast comes from the black wheels with polished rims, the black side exhausts, and the black rear spoiler. A black-and-white checkered pattern runs along the sides; next to it you can see a round STP logo and a Stingray script. The interior is done in a light color scheme, with white seats, white door trim, and red accents on the steering wheel and roll bar. The model’s appeal clearly comes from the mix of the low ride height, the widened red body, and the contrasting parts. It was photographed in front of a concrete wall with vegetation, parking markings, and posters; this makes it possible to see the front, side, and rear design, including the four taillights and the yellow license plate.
chubby
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Hi Marcello, this great model is definitely from Apycars. I own over 60 1:18 scale Corvettes from this tuner, ranging from the C1 to the C7. I've also resold some as a middleman. Where did you find this one? If you don't want to say, I'll of course respect that. Best regards, Charles
chubby
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Hi Marcello, this great model is definitely from Apycars. I own over 60 1:18 scale Corvettes from this tuner, ranging from the C1 to the C7. I've also resold some as a middleman. Where did you find this one? If you don't want to say, I'll of course respect that. Best regards, Charles