1963 CORVETTE GRAND SPORT COUPE NASSAU #80 1/18 SCALE

1963 CORVETTE GRAND SPORT COUPE NASSAU #80 1/18 SCALE, EXOTO DIE CAST METAL HIGHLY DETAILED RACING REPLICA, RETIRED FROM EXOTO
The Corvette Grand Sport was developed from the 1963 Corvette with the intention of producing a competitive racing car. Three Grand Sports made their racing debut at the 1963 Nassau Speed Week in the Bahamas. Each car had a different coloured stripe on the leading edge of the nose for instant recognition from the pits. Number 80 was chassis number 005 and was driven solely by Dick Thompson. The car was competitive in terms of outright speed, but did not fare well initially due to an overheating differential. This particular problem was solved by the addition of an external oil cooler on the rear deck of the car. No.80 did not win any of the races outright, but managed several top ten, and indeed top 5 finishes during the race week.
Exoto did a very good job on this model of the Grand Sport Corvette. The interior has realistic carpeting and seatbelts, as well as a detailed dashboard. The wheels and tires look superb, and the rims even have tire valves. The model is very heavy, which gives it an overall feeling of solidity. The engine compartment has a highly detailed V8 and the radiator is photo etched metal.

FEATURES

* HIGHLY DETAILED DIE CAST METAL RACING REPLICA,
* DRIVER Dick Thompson, NASSAU 1963
* OPENING BODYWORK (HOOD, DOORS, REAR DECK)
* HIGHLY DETAILED ENGINE AND CHASSIS
MEASURES 9-1/2 INCHES LONG
Extremely Rare and Retired Version. Great collectible. Mint  cond. still in box.