Franklin Mint 1967 Corvette Stingray L88 Convertible Black/Red 1:24 RARE LE 150

Description: Car: Franklin Mint 1967 Corvette Stingray L88 Convertible Black/Red 1:24 RAREST CORVETTE LE 150 Excellent Condition (ONLY 150 UNITS RELEASED!) - Both Boxes handtag, All paperwork and accessories are in excellent condition.- This car is in excellent condition and is awaiting a good owner to show it off. It has an excellent detailed engine complartment and a rare Black & Red eyepopping paint color. The paint is excellent with no rash scratches Includes all accessories that are inside and in excellent condition. There are no missing parts. Please see all pictures and contact me if you have any questions. ABOUT The L88 Corvette: Corvette L88 Engine The L88 designation referred to a special set of race-ready equipment upgrades to the standard Corvette that added power and improved handling. The engine, which was the key element of this option package, is what makes this car so unique and collectible. The ploy used by GM was to specify in their sales literature a 430 HP rating at 5,200 RPMs. However, the L88 engine could actually turn 6,200 RPMs or more, making 550+ HP. Here’s the “magic” modifications to the 427 engine that made the L88 so powerful. * CanAm-spec aluminum heads with oversized valves * 850 double-pump carburetor * Solid lifters * Radical timing * Special high compression pistons (12.5:1 compression ratio) * Strengthen crankshaft * Transistor ignition * Cowl cold air induction hood (unique to L88) The unique hood bulge, with cowl cold air induction, is the first clue that a Corvette has an L88 option package. Lift the hood (if you have the owner’s permission), and you’ll find an air cleaner embedded in the underside of the fiberglass hood, with a fire arrestor screen setting on the top of the carburetor. As an added precaution, drivers raise the hood on the L88 before starting the car. By doing this, the chance of a backfire through the carburetor and into the fiberglass held air cleaner is avoided (a known fire hazard). The L88 engine came with a strict requirement that 103 octane gas should be used during its operation. In fact, each car came from the factory with a plaque on the dash stating this requirement. For race teams, who were accustomed to using high-octane fuel, this requirement didn’t pose a problem. However, 103 octane gas was not readily available everywhere in the country — another reason GM didn’t want to promote the L88 option to the general public. To control the extra horsepower, a heavy-duty suspension, larger brakes, a positraction rear end, and the M22 “Rock Crusher” 4-speed were added to the package. However, since GM intended the L88 to be a race car, not a street car, some of the commonplace features that were available on other Corvettes were automatically deleted from the L88. Scale: 1/24 Manufacturer: Franklin Mint Manufacturer's Number:B11E817 Color: Tuxedo Black w/Red Stinger Description: This car is dust-free and clean. All movable parts operate as intended and the paint is like new. No missing parts. Box Condition: Both Boxes vehicle handtag and all accessories are in great condition. Paperwork*: All original paperwork is included. NOTE: Promotional Brochures shown in photos #3 & #13 are digital reproductions printed via color laser printer on glossy card stock. They are complimentary and no additional cost has been added to this listing

Price: 939 USD

Location: Angola, Indiana

End Time: 2024-12-12T17:17:06.000Z

Shipping Cost: 18.95 USD