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AMT 1962 CHEVY CORVETTE 1:25 SCALE MODEL KIT AMT1318 1318

CUSTOM CLASSIC: AMT's 1/25 scale 1962 Chevy Corvette 3-in-1 customizing kit is a great project for any experienced modeler who is a fan of vintage and classic cars. This kit includes many custom parts to build the Corvette of your dreams. Add it to your collection today!
FEATURE PACKED: The 1962 Chevy Corvette 3-in-1 kit features premium details and custom features like pre-decorated drag slicks, tonneau cover and roll bar, Lucas headlights and stylized grille, parachute, “Moon” fuel tank, V-8 engine with twin blower options, Astro mag wheels and lots more customizing parts. Kit also includes ALL NEW decals with lots of options and vintage Retro Deluxe™ AMT packaging.
QUICK SPECS: 1/25 Scale. 154 parts. 6.5" long. Parts molded in white with clear, clear red and chrome plastic, plus black vinyl tires and metal axle. Skill level 2 PAINT AND GLUE REQUIRED.
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The Chevrolet Corvette (C1) is the first generation of the Corvette sports car produced by Chevrolet. It was introduced late in the 1953 model year, and produced through 1962.[2] This generation is commonly referred to as the "solid-axle" generation, as the independent rear suspension did not appear until the 1963 Stingray.

The Corvette was rushed into production for its debut model year to capitalize on the enthusiastic public reaction to the concept vehicle, but expectations for the new model were largely unfulfilled.[3] Reviews were mixed and sales fell far short of expectations through the car's early years. The program was nearly canceled, but Chevrolet decided to make necessary improvements.

1961
Twin taillights appeared on the 1961, a treatment that continues to this day. Engine displacement remained at 283 cubic inches, but power output increased for the two fuel-injected engines to 275 and 315 hp (205 and 235 kW). Power ratings for the dual-four barrel engines did not change (245 hp and 270 hp) but this was the last year of their availability.[15] This was the last year for contrasting paint colors in cove areas, and the last two-tone Corvette of any type until 1978. Also debuting in 1961 was a new boat-tail that was carried through to the C2. Rare options: RPO 353 275 hp engine (118), RPO 687 heavy-duty brakes and steering (233), RPO 276 15"×5.5" wheels (357), RPO 473 power convertible top (442).[21]

1962
With a new larger engine the 1962 model year Corvette was the quickest to date. Displacement of the small-block V8 increased from 283 cu in (4,640 cc) to 327 cu in (5,360 cc), which produced 250 hp (190 kW) in its base single 4-barrel carburetor version.[31] Hydraulic valve lifters were used in the standard and optional 300 hp (220 kW) engines, solid lifters in the optional carbureted 340 hp (250 kW) and fuel-injected 360 hp (270 kW) versions. Dual 4-barrel carburetor engines were no longer available.

1962 saw the last solid-rear-axle suspension, that had been used from the beginning. Rocker panel trim was seen for the first time, exposed headlights for the last, until 2005.[23] This was the last Corvette model to offer an optional power convertible top mechanism. Rare options: RPO 488 24-gallon fuel tank (65), RPO 687 heavy-duty brakes and steering (246), RPO 473 power convertible top (350), RPO 276 15"×5.5" wheels (561).

Harley Earl, as head of GM's Styling Section, was an avid fan of sporting cars. He recognized that GIs returning after serving overseas in the years following World War II were bringing home MGs, Jaguars, Alfa Romeos.[4] In 1951, Nash Motors began selling an expensive two-seat sports car, the Nash-Healey, that was made in partnership with the Italian designer Pininfarina and British auto engineer Donald Healey,[5] but there were few moderate-priced models.