Corvette Stingray (1976)

Corvette Stingray
Debut series	1976 Flying Colors
Produced	1976-Present
Designer	Larry Wood
Number	9241

Description

The Chevrolet Corvette, known colloquially as the 'Vette, or Chevy Corvette, is a sports car manufactured by Chevrolet. The car has been produced through seven generations. The first model, a convertible, was introduced at the GM Motorama in 1953 as a concept show car. Myron Scott is credited for naming the car after the type of small, maneuverable warship called a corvette. Originally built in Flint, Michigan and St. Louis, Missouri, the Corvette is currently manufactured in Bowling Green, Kentucky and is the official sports car of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

The third generation Corvette Stingray, patterned after the Mako Shark II concept car, was introduced for the 1968 model year and was in production until 1982. C3 (after Corvette 3^th generation) coupes featured the first use of T-top removable roof panels. For 1974, a new rear bumper system replaced the squared tail and chrome rear bumper blades introduced in 1968 with a trim, tapering urethane cover carrying an integral license plate holder and recesses for the trademark round taillights. The new rear design was quite beautiful, and more up-to-date than the 60's shape that it replaced with the vast majority of enthusiasts embracing the new design. Tailpipes were now turned down as the new bumper cover eliminated the tailpipe extensions.

A 1974 Stingray equipped with the L48 195 hp (145 kW) small-block was capable of 0-60 in 6.8 seconds; comparable to the 6.5 second time of the 1968 small-block rated at 300 hp (224 kW); proof the 1972-74 Corvette engines had ample power regardless of reduced horsepower and net (bhp) ratings. The L-82 engine remained at 250 hp (186 kW) and the 454 cu in (7.4 L) LS4 dropped slightly to 270 hp (201 kW).

This die-cast model is similar to the later issued Corvette Stingray which has a different rear window. There is also a modified 4x4 version of this casting named Monster Vette.

Versions

The Corvette Stingray has come out in the following versions:

Coll #	Year	Series	Color	Tampo	Base Color / Type	Window Color	Interior Color	Wheel Type	Toy #	Country	Notes	Photo
N/A	1976	1976 Flying Colors	Red	Blue, Yellow & White Tampos on top	Unpainted / Metal	Blue Tint	Blue Tint	Red Lines RL	9241	Hong Kong	Base Code(s):
N/A	1976	Super Chromes	Chrome	Blue, Yellow & White Tampos on top	Unpainted / Metal	Blue Tint	Blue Tint	Red Lines RL	9241	Hong Kong	6-Pack Only, Base Code(s):
	1977	1977 Flying Colors	Red	Blue, Yellow & White Tampos on top	Unpainted / Metal	Blue Tint	Blue Tint	BW	9241	Hong Kong	Base Code(s):
	1977	Super Chromes	Chrome	Blue, Yellow & White Tampos on top	Unpainted / Metal	Blue Tint	Blue Tint	BW	9241	Hong Kong	6-Pack only, Base Code(s):
	1979	1979 Hot Wheels	Yellow	Black, Red & White Tampos on top	Unpainted / Metal	Blue Tint	Blue Tint	BW	9241	Hong Kong	Base Code(s):
	1979	Golden Machines 6-Pack	Gold Chrome	Black, Red & White Tampos on top	Unpainted / Metal	Blue Tint	Blue Tint	BW	9241	Hong Kong	Base Code(s):
	1980	1980 Hot Wheels	Orange	Black, Yellow, & Purple Tampos on top	Unpainted / Metal	Blue Tint	Blue Tint	Basic Wheels BW	9241	Hong Kong	Base Code(s):
	1980	1980 Hot Wheels	Orange	Black, Yellow, & Purple Tampos on top	Unpainted / Metal	Blue Tint	Blue Tint	Hot Ones gold GHO	9241	Hong Kong	Base Code(s):
	1982	1982 Hot Wheels	Black	White, Orange, Yellow Stripes w/ "Corvette" on sides	Unpainted / Metal	Blue Tint	Blue Tint	GHO	9241	Hong Kong	Base Code(s):
	1982	1982 Hot Wheels	Red	White, Orange, Yellow Stripes w/ "Corvette" on sides	Unpainted / Metal	Blue Tint	Blue Tint	GHO	9241	Hong Kong	Also McDonald's Happy Meal toy, Base Code(s):
	1985	Kellogg's Mail-in Offer	Red	Black, Blue, & Yellow stripes	Unpainted / Metal	Blue Tint	Blue Tint	BW		Malaysia	Mail order only in baggie, Base Code(s):
	1985	1985 Hot Wheels	White	Black, Blue, & Red stripes "35" "CORVETTE" Checkered flags on hood	Unpainted / Metal	Blue Tint	Blue Tint	BW	9525	Malaysia	Base Code(s):
	1988	1988 Hot Wheels	White	Black, Blue, & Red stripes "35" "CORVETTE" Checkered flags on hood	Unpainted / Metal	Blue Tint	Blue Tint	GHW	9525	Malaysia	Base Code(s):
	1988	1988 Hot Wheels	Metalflake Silver	Yellow, Purple & Orange stripes "CORVETTE" twice on hood	Unpainted / Metal	Black Tint	Black Tint	BW	1448	Malaysia	Base Code(s):
	1988	1988 Hot Wheels	Yellow	Orange Blue, Purple stripes and "STINGRAY"	Unpainted / Metal	Black Tint	Black Tint	BW	1448	Malaysia	Base Code(s):
	1988	Hot Wheels 20th Anniversary	Gold Chrome	no tampo	Unpainted / Metal	Black Tint	Black Tint	BW		Malaysia	Sold as a trophy topper; base has two grooves for trophy clip
	198?	Color Racers	Met. Gold/Met. White	Red, Blue, Yellow stripes with "Corvette" on hood	Unpainted / Metal	Black Tint	Black Tint	BW		Malaysia	Base Code(s):
	1990	Hot Wheels Cereal	Orange	Blue, Orange Tampos on top, "CORVETTE" twice on hood	Unpainted / Metal	Blue Tint	Blue Tint	BW		Malaysia	Base Code(s):
192	1992	Gleam Team	Gold	None	Unpainted / Metal	Tinted (Black)	Black	BW	1793	Malaysia	Textured plastic body, Base Code(s):
192	1992	Gleam Team	Chrome	None	Unpainted / Metal	Tinted (Black)	Black	BW	1793	Malaysia	Textured plastic body, Base Code(s):
192	1992	Gleam Team	Chrome	None	Unpainted / Metal	Tinted (Black)	Black	UH	1793	Malaysia	Textured plastic body, Base Code(s):
450	1994	Chevrolet 5-Pack	White	Small Blue Hot Wheels logo on right rear fender	Unpainted / Metal	Blue Tint	Blue Tint	5SP	12925	Malaysia	Matches Camaro Z-28, Base Code(s):
	1995	Chevrolet 5-Pack	Light Blue	No tampos	Unpainted / Metal	Blue tint	Blue tint	UH		Malaysia	Base Code(s):
192	1995	Gleam Team	Chrome Textured plastic body	No tampos	Unpainted / Metal	Black Tint	Black Tint	Ultra Hots UH	1793	Malaysia	Base Code(s):
321	1995	Real Riders Series	Met. Green	No tampos	Unpainted / Metal	Clear	Clear	RR	13308	Malaysia	Base Code(s):
450	1996	Mainline & Corvette 5pk	White	small blue Hot Wheels logo on right rear fender	Unpainted / Metal	Blue Tint	Blue Tint	3SP	12925	Malaysia	Base Code(s):
450	1996	Mainline & Corvette 5pk	White	Small Blue Hot Wheels logo on right rear fender	Unpainted / Metal	Blue Tint	Blue Tint	7SP	12925	Malaysia	Base Code(s):
	1997	Street Beast	White	Blue, Red, & Yellow bird of prey on roof, bird claws on hood	Unpainted / Metal	Blue	Blue	SB Yellow Hubs	16933	Malaysia	Base Code(s):
	1997	General Mills Mail-in	Red	Orange, Blue, Pink, Green, Yellow, Black "Lucky Charms"	Unpainted / Metal	Black Tint	Black Tint	5SP		Malaysia	mail order only in baggie, Base Code(s):
688	1998	Tattoo Machines Series	Orange	Black, Yellow markings	Unpainted / Metal	Black Tint	Black Tint	3SP		Malaysia	Base Code(s):
	1999	Ocean Blasters 5-Pack	White	Gold, Blue, Black, White "Moran's Surf Shop Xpress" on side	Unpainted / Metal	Blue tint	Blue tint	3SP		Thailand	Base Code(s):
135	2001	2001 Hot Wheels	Black	White, Yellow, Orange, and Red flames	Unpainted / Metal	Gray tint	Gray tint	5SP		Thailand	Base Code(s):
	2003	Tiki Blasters 5-Pack	Blue	Orange Tiki Tampos	ZAMAC	Red	Red	Gold 5SP	57048	China	Base Code(s):
17/25	2005	Hot Wheels Classics Series 1	Spectraflame Orange	Black, White, and Gray tampos with "Stingray" on sides	Unpainted / Metal	Clear	Clear	Good Year 5SP	H7082	Thailand	Base Code(s):
	2006	2006 Flying Customs Series	Metalflake Green	White, Orange, and Black flames on sides and hood	Unpainted / Metal	Black	Black	RL5SP	K4748	Malaysia	Target Exclusive, Base Code(s):
	2007	Super Chromes 10_pack Tin	Chrome	Red, Blue Graphics with "SUPER CHROMES" in White	Unpainted / Metal	Red Tint	Red Tint	RL5SP		Malaysia	Target Exclusive
1/8	2008	Egg-Clusives Series	Metalflake Gold	Gold, Black, and White tampos on sides	Chrome / Plastic	Clear	Black	5SP	N1136	Malaysia	Wal-Mart Exclusive, Base Code(s):
1/5	2008	Easter Speedsters 5-Pack	Metalflake Silver	Black, White, and Red tampos with bunny deco on sides and hood	Chrome / Plastic	Clear	Black	5SP	J7099	Malaysia	Target Exclusive, Base Code(s):
1/8	2008	2008 Egg Hunt Easter Speedsters 6-Pk	Pearl Light Blue	Blue, Black, and White tampos with bunny deco on sides and hood	Chrome / Plastic	Clear	Black	5SP	L5065	Thailand	Target Exclusive, Base Code(s):
	2008	40 Years of Hot Wheels Set	Metalic Blue	White, Black tampos	Unpainted metal	Tint	Black	RLBW		Malaysia	Base Code(s):
	2009	Sharkbite Racers 5-Pack	Metalflake Silver	Light Blue Wave-tampos on sides	Chrome plastic	blue tint	translucent blue	5SP	N4068	Thailand	Base Code(s): B04
3/10	2016	Mild To Wild	Black	White, Red and silver. White hot wheels logo on side	Grey / Plastic	Clear	Chrome Red	5SP	DHX34	Malaysia	Base Code(s):
3/10	2016	Mild To Wild	Metalic Dark Red	White Stripe. White, Black and Yellow Lines. Hot Wheels logo on side	Grey Plastic	Clear	Black	5SP	DHP83	Malaysia	Base Code(s):
3/10	2016	Mild To Wild	Unpainted	Green, yellow and Black. Green HW logo on side	Grey / Plastic	Tinted Green	Black	Chrome Green 5SP	DHX81	Malaysia	Base Code(s):

See Also

• Corvette Stingray (1996)
• Corvette Stingray (2003)

Gallery

Color Changers

Corvette Stingray (1979) side view

Corvette Stingray (1979) rear view

Corvette Stingray (1979) front view

1982 Corvette Stingray. Good Condition. Fast on drag.

1980 Corvette Stingray. Great Condition. Medium fast on drag.

1976 Super Chromes

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Corvette Stingray Black

Silver Corvette Stingray

60th Anniversary of Corvette Series, Corvette Stingray

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