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2010/17/1-20 Model car, 1953 Corvette Convertible "Dream Car", plastic / metal, designed by Franklin Mint, Pennsylvania, USA, made in China, 1989, collected by Michael and Jan Whiffen, Woree, Queensland, Australia, 1983-2009

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Object statement
Model car, 1953 Corvette Convertible "Dream Car", plastic / metal, designed by Franklin Mint, Pennsylvania, USA, made in China, 1989, collected by Michael and Jan Whiffen, Woree, Queensland, Australia, 1983-2009
History Notes include facts about what has happened to an object since manufacture. This could include who owned it and how it was used (provenance). It may also describe any cultural meanings with which it may have become associated. History notes
1953 Corvette Convertible "Dream Car" (Polo White)

This model represents the first of the Corvettes manufactured in America by the Chevrolet Division of General Motors from 1953. The idea for the Corvette came from General Motor's head of design, Harley Earl, a sports car enthusiast who wanted his firm to offer something comparable to the Jaguar XK120. The Corvette began as a "dream car" shown at GM's Motorama in 1953 and was named after the small, manoeuvrable warship. The car was initially built at Flint, Michigan. The first model featured a then revolutionary fibreglass body but the running gear was from a 1952 Chevrolet. Most of the first production run of 315 cars went to GM executives! This car was the first of the so-called first generation or C1s which ran from 1953 until 1962 and were differentiated by a solid-axle, as independent rear suspension was not available until 1963. This Franklin Mint model has a diagram of the engine and driver's compartments and a Certificate of Authenticity.

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Description
Model car, 1953 Corvette Convertible "Dream Car", plastic / metal, designed by Franklin Mint, Pennsylvania, USA, made in China, 1989, collected by Michael and Jan Whiffen, Woree, Queensland, Australia, 1983-2009

A model car of a 1953 Corvette Convertible "Dream Car" with paint finish in 'polo white' and red coloured interior. The two doors, the boot and the bonnet on the model open. A makers label has been tied to base of the model. Marked on body and underside.
Marks
Marked on front and side of body 'CORVETTE'.
Raised print on underside '1989 [COPYRIGHT] FRANKLIN MINT PRECISION MODELS'.
Paper makers label attached.
The Registration Number of an object is a unique identifying number applied by the museum at the point of acquisition. Current numbering format comprises the year of acquisition, followed by a sequential number. For example, '2007/45' is the Registration Number that represents the 45th acquisition in the year 2007. Registration number
2010/17/1-20
Height
75 mm
Width
55 mm

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Acquisition credit line
Gift of Michael & Jan Whiffen, 2010

This object record is currently incomplete. The information available may date back as far as 125 years. Other information may exist in a non-digital form. The Museum continues to update and add new research to collection records.
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