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Topic: Franklin Mint 1969 Corvette / Diecast Reproductions' Apollo 12 Edition
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Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 26088
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 03-13-2007 10:10 PM
   
Seen on eBay: Franklin Mint 1969 Apollo 12 Corvette - LE "Astrovette"I haven't been able to find how much these originally sold for, though apparently they were released in December 2006. It looks to be a skilled reproduction... |
dsenechal
Member Posts: 402
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Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 03-14-2007 07:45 PM
These were first announced in November 2006, and they became available right before Christmas. Price was $120 plus shipping. They were made by the Franklin Mint in a limited edition of 427 (based on the L36 390hp 427 big block engine); however, since they were essentially commissioned by Diecast Reproductions, they were never available directly from Franklin Mint. Quality, detail, and accuracy are extremely and satisfyingly high. |
KSCartist
Member Posts: 2427
From: Titusville, FL USA
Registered: Feb 2005
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posted 03-15-2007 06:25 AM
The explanation offered on eBay mentions that the Apollo 12 crew were they first an only to drive matching Corvettes. While the key word there may be "matching" didn't the Apollo 15 crew have the same Corvette but one red, one white and the third blue to match the symbols on their patch? I seem to recall seeing a photograph in LIFE magazine showing them with their cars. |
dsenechal
Member Posts: 402
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Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 03-15-2007 10:23 AM
Yes, the Apollo 15 crew had red, white, and blue Corvettes. In fact, Dave Scott's car (the blue one) was recently being auctioned on ebay by Rathmann Chevrolet. It was in rough, unrestored condition. The reserve wasn't met. |
dtemple
Member Posts: 588
From: Longview, Texas, USA
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 03-16-2007 01:54 AM
For a bit more on the matching "Apollo 12" Corvettes see, The Car With The Right Stuff
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