Apollo12 'Astrovette'

[maltsr]

I recently read an article in the November 2020 issue of Octane magazine about the unique Corvettes leased to the Apollo 12 astronauts for the princely sum of $1 for a year.

The only surviving example originally belonged to Lunar Module Pilot Alan Bean, and duly inspired I acquired a Revell coupe as a starting point. I had to fabricate lower sills and trim, because the kit came with sidepipes, and also open up exhaust outlets in the rear panel. The body is painted in Tamiya Gold under Yellow Pearl.

Edited February 8, 2021 by maltsr

[mrmike]

Wow!  This is an interesting subject!  I have the Revell '69 Corvette Yenko kit and I was going to build it box stock, but this seems to be a different way to go! 

[Rockford]

A Corvette for $1, can you imagine...? Bet they were big blocks too. 

[slusher]

Neat story and I never knew this. I will be following along Paul..

[Jantrix]

2 hours ago, Rockford said:

A Corvette for $1, can you imagine...? Bet they were big blocks too. 

YEp.

https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/meet-an-astronauts-427-corvette-stingray/

[espo]

Great to see you're doing a build of a car with such a significate history. I have seen several articles about this and the other cars that GM would lease to the Astronauts  for a $1. The link that Jantix sent has a lot of very nice detailed pictures. I always wondered about the design with the black paint on this car. I'm sure it had an importance to  Alan Bean. 

[JJ Deuce]

LOVE IT.  I've seen this car several times in person, and it's one of my favorite Corvettes ever.  It's the perfect crossover for me - '69 is my favorite Corvette, and I am an Apollo mission buff.  

Looking great!