PhillyMint Diecast - Franklin Mint 1998 Chevrolet Corvette Indy 500 Pace Car Convertible 1:24th Scale diecast model

Franklin Mint / 1998 Corvette Indy 500 Pace Car Convertible / Limited Edition / FM DISCONTINUED / 1:24th Scale

Similar in build to the current 1998 convertible in silver, the Pace Car has the rear axle half shafts, missing from some of the older 1997 models. The CD sticking out of the CD player, missing too from some earlier cars is here. But gone from the center of the doors are the rub-strip moldings. In place instead are the Indy 500 graphics running from the cove, back to the rear wheel, up and over the trunk, tapered now into pin stripes. The hood is treated to the Pace Car graphic artwork in brilliant yellow with red and gold pinstripes intertwined among white and purple paint. The yellow carries over unto the 'Corvette' printed on the windshield header and into the interior. The seats are yellow and deep charcoal with Indy 500 logo floor mats.. Also new is the rear license plate. It proudly displays 1998 Indianapolis plates; 'Indy 98'. The limited edition plaque is affixed in the trunk and reads xxxx/9800.

from the "New In Box" Franklin Mint Corvette Collection

This brand new- in -the- box storage find was purchased directly from The Franklin Mint & were never opened! I was the first to carefully open for inspection & did not remove the model from it's styrofoam. If the box is factory shrink wrapped you'll be the first to open!
Original tissue and packing materials are intact. The boxes were then stored in his home climate controlled home. This collection was stored properly, the box condition tell the story!
Tier 1 condition - New Old Stock (NOS New in the Box)
Like-new paint with no storage rash.
All include their original documentation such as collectors portfolio or COA, white gloves, modeling tool if Franklin included.
Mint to excellent condition white outside original boxes many purchased from Franklin Mint Gallery store with no postage. Others have their original mailing envelope attached
This is a bought- then- stored Franklin Mint collection. If you are not completely satisfied, I will provide A PREPAID RETURN LABEL FOR A FULL REFUND.
You will be the first to handle these pristine models! Rare & hard to find in this condition. JUDY

Condition: New in the Box w/ documentation & ORIGINAL FACTORY SHRINK WRAP NEVER OPENED.