'72 Stingray Convertible

==Description==
The Chevrolet Corvette is a two-door, two-seat sports car produced by General Motors for their Chevrolet division since 1953. The 1972 Corvette was part of the third generation of Corvettes, being the last year for chrome front and rear bumpers, vacuum-activated pop-up windshield wiper door as well as the removable rear window. The automatic transmission for the Corvette became increasingly popular, with 54% of all Corvettes sold for this year sold with the transmission.
This casting is a replica of Hot Wheels designer Bryan Benedict's 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible, which he received as a birthday present from his wife; this casting was previewed on Bryan's Instagram account in a silhouetted photo. A cutout is visible in the base of the casting featuring the Corvette logo; this is linked to the window and headlight piece and a light can be shone underneath it to "illuminate" the headlights. This casting appears to be loosely based on Phil Riehlman's '69 COPO Corvette casting in terms of proportions.
==Versions==
The '72 Stingray Convertible has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
Col # 	Year	Series 	Color 	Tampo 	Base Color/Type	Window Color	Interior Color	Wheel Type	Toy #	Country 	Notes/Variations 	Photo
132/250	2023	HW Roadsters8/10 	Targa Blue 	Detailed headlights and taillights, "8HIU313" California rear license plate, "Stingray" on front fenders, "Corvette" on rear, chrome detailed trim	Blue/Plastic 	Blue tint 	Chrome 	5SP 	HKG60	Malaysia	New ModelBase code(s): R47, R49, R50, S01, S03, S04 	
132/250	2023	HW Roadsters8/10 	Pewter Silver 	Detailed headlights and taillights, "8HIU313" California rear license plate, "Stingray" on front fenders, "Corvette" on rear, chrome detailed trim	Gray/Plastic 	Smoke tint 	Chrome 	5SP 	HKK12	Malaysia	New ModelBase code(s): S12, S13, S14, S15, S16, S17, S18	
047/250	2024	Factory Fresh5/10	Classic White 	Detailed headlights and taillights, "STNGRAY" Kentucky rear license plate, "Stingray" on front fenders, "Corvette" on rear, chrome detailed trim 	White/Plastic 	Blue tint 	Chrome 	RSW 	HTC50	Malaysia	Base code(s): S37, S39, S41 	
047/250	2024	Factory Fresh5/10	Mille Miglia Red	Detailed headlights and tailights, "STINGRAY" Kentucky rear license plate, "Stingray" on front fenders, "Corvette" on rear, chrome detailed trim 	Red/Plastic 	Smoke tint 	Chrome 	RSW 	HTD09	Malaysia	Base code(s): T03, T04, T05 	
==2023 card==
From the back of the 2023 card:
Born: 1972, Detroit, MI
Designer: General Motors
Cruise along the coast to feel the wind and enjoy a healthy dose of speed in this head-turning convertible that's based on a Hot Wheels® designer's very own car!
==Gallery==
Hot Wheels 2023 Corvette Stingray Convertible.jpg|Light function
HKG60.jpg
132 250 2.jpg
File:HKK12.jpg
2023NM-18 (Large).JPG
File:72 stingray conv.jpg
'72 Straingray Convertible.jpg|HTD09 047/250 '72 Stringray Convertible red 5/10
Mainline 2024 '72 Stingray Covertible Red Malaysia HTD09.jpg|Mainline 2024
Category:2023 Hot Wheels
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