1/12 `67 Corvette L-88 - Barrett Jackson`s $3.5 million car

[Hawk312]

I started out trying to replicate exactly the $3.5million `67 L88 Corvette that sold at Barrett Jackson last January. Did I pull it off?
It`s hard to believe, but this project started way back in March of last year. I started my work in progress thread on this forum last April.
So I am finally calling this "finished." There was plenty of modification on this build. The wheels were fabricated and cast. As far as I know, there are no other 1/12 scale versions of the `67 style rally wheel, die cast or otherwise. The exhaust from the manifold to the exhaust tips was fabricated using metal tubing and one-off cast resin mufflers. And of course, the L-88 intake, overflow reservoir, and radiator were all fabricated or modified to match the 1:1 car. The typical (for me) coolant hoses, alternator wiring, and relay wiring were added. I am not sure what that square box is on the drivers side inner fender, but it was scratch built from sheet styrene and hook-up wires. Chassis markings, auction stickers, and the battery labels were printed based on reference pictures I have of the 1:1 car.
I had a really hard time capturing the red color on this one for some reason. i must have taken over 100 washed out, blurry pictures until I got some decent ones.
So let me know what you think.

[Hawk312]

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[joelwideqvist]

That paint job is stunning! Really nice car, I've missed the WIP so mayI ask what made itgo for 3,5 M$?

[Kjenjak]

If this car hadn't been presented on a garden table, there's no way I could have told it isn't the real thing in the first pictures. The quality is outstanding, all around!

[Hawk312]

Thanks guys!

Originally Posted by joelwideqvist

That paint job is stunning! Really nice car, I've missed the WIP so mayI ask what made itgo for 3,5 M$?

It was a `67 L88 car. This engine only made it into 21 cars that year. This car was also unique in that it was red on red, which made it 1 of 1. Resale red with a 4 speed.

[joelwideqvist]

You have to forgive me for just mentioning the paint job but I don't have much knowledge in model car kits. There ar of course a lot more that needs acknowledgement, engine detail is great, wheels look fab and that air intake makes it 5 star!

[ketje]

outstanding work like always. It's hard to achieve a shine as bright as this one, but you always pull it off.

I'm having this kit on my pile, as a camaro, but I don't think I could achieve something like this.

[countach79]

Perfect!
Any inside interior or engine pics?
One of my favourite vettes

[modelfan]

Incredible work!!!

[Hawk312]

Thanks guys!

Originally Posted by countach79

Perfect!
Any inside interior or engine pics?
One of my favourite vettes

Sorry, just what you see in my second post.
Thanks,

[Veyron]

Beautifully done!

[generationx]

Very well built!

[nugundam93]

now you can sell this for 1/12 of $3.5M! kidding aside, great work!

[tonioseven]

Beautiful work and your wheels will ship Friday afternoon. I'll have a TON of questions to bother you with regarding the 1/12 Camaro.

[Hawk312]

Thanks everyone! I would be happy with 1% of that $3.5 mill.

Originally Posted by tonioseven

Beautiful work and your wheels will ship Friday afternoon. I'll have a TON of questions to bother you with regarding the 1/12 Camaro.

Thanks tonio. I really appreciate it! Please let me know if I can help in any way with the Camaro. I am sending a PM your way.