Chevrolet Corvette Models, C3. Previous listing was for C1 AND C2 Corvettes

[RDean58]

63

The only plastic model of the1963 Corvette split window with an engine is the very old AMT version. Revell also has both the split window and roadster in snap kit form. I am using the frame from the Revell 67 Corvette and the interiors from the Revell snap kits to build both of these kits. I'm using the interiors because they have separate seats and door panels whereas the original AMT interiors were all molded together.

64, 65, 66

AMT did both the coupe and convertible Corvettes for 64, 65, and 66. I don't have any of them, but I do have the MPC versions of the Sting Ray.

Only problem with the MPC versions of the 64 and 65 are no stock wheels. I have enough 63 Corvette kits to source a couple of sets of the turbine wheels for it though. The 66 kit does have a set of turbine wheels. Don't be fooled by the "427" listing on the 66 kit. This consists of big block heads installed on the small block engine. The induction options for the 327 include fuel injection and 2 4bbl carbs. Neither of which was stock options in 1966. Some kit bashing will be required to build a stock 66 from this kit.

67

AMT did convertible and sting ray versions of the 67 and MPC did a stock version of the 67sting ray as well.  The MPC version lives on as the "Streaker Vette." The 67 MPC version is pretty much the 66 kit with an updated body. I do not have any of the AMT kits, but I do have the excellent Revell versions of this year. Some people have been critical of the fender bulges on the convertible kit. The convertible comes with the turbine wheels, three deuce setup,  and side pipes while the coupe has the rally wheels and a single 4bbl intake. The Revell convertible is cheap on Ebay and the frame can be used to update any of the AMT 63 to 67 kits if desired.

The C3 Corvettes had a short run, but the frame and IRS lived on under the C4 cars for many years.

Feel free to comment and add suggestions.

[Snake45]

I was under the impression that "C2" referred to the '63-'67 cars and "C3" was for the Shark years, '68 though '81. 

[pack rat]

39 minutes ago, Snake45 said:

I was under the impression that "C2" referred to the '63-'67 cars and "C3" was for the Shark years, '68 though '81. 

Yup

[RDean58]

You are right, and I am wrong. Here is the generations

• 1.1 First generation (C1; 1953–1962)
• 1.2 Second generation (C2; 1963–1967)
• 1.3 Third generation (C3; 1968–1982)
• 1.4 Fourth generation (C4; 1984–1996)
• 1.5 Fifth generation (C5; 1997–2004)
• 1.6 Sixth generation (C6; 2005–2013)
• 1.7 Seventh generation (C7; 2014–2019)
• 1.8 Eighth generation (C8; 2020–present)

[kelson]

Here are some pictures of the Amt kit's that are mentioned (again old pics from my fotki so ignore the other vehicles).  the 63'vette original issue has pop up headlights.

[Oldcarfan27]

On 6/19/2022 at 9:11 AM, RDean58 said:

I remember when this 63 roadster was announced to be reissued, people were ecstatic. Thinking it was going to be the original annual with rotating headlights. Bummed to learn it was just the retooled coupe with the top lopped off. Being a Prestige series, there was a higher bar to be set. Instead, it was just a regular kit with a pen holder. Not worth the hype.