shots at this one, and therein lays an interesting story. The AMT box proclaims this Corvette as "King of the Hill." At some point in time, this slogan was removed from the box art, adding to the collectibility of this kit. Both companies packed nice renditions of the 32-valve DOHC LT5 V-8, with some Revell-Monogram kits featuring a length of red cord to add spark plug wires. Also included was a proper set of Goodyear ZR315/35x17 tires and two different sets of chrome Corvette rims. Neither kit is currently available.
6.
C5 Corvette Coupe
(AMT & Revell-Monogram)
C5
Corvette Hardtop
(Revell-Monogram #8502578)
C5 Corvette convertible
(AMT & Revell-Monogram)
Heralded
by some as the best all-around Corvette yet, these models of the C5 are readily
available from both companies in not only coupe/hardtop/convertible form (no
hardtop from AMT at this time), but as snap kits as well. The kits feature
very crisp engraving, a nicely-detailed LS-1 V-8 engine/transmission unit,
and in the case of Revell-Monogram kits, a set of wheels and tires that must
be seen to be believed. They tooled up the new EMT tires in a different rubber
than previously used, making them much more pliable. Add to this the
