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Chevrolet Corvette C7 Grand Sport Black with White Stripes AUTOart 1:18

Chevrolet Corvette C7 Grand Sport Black with White Stripes AUTOart 1:18 71273 Composite
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AUTOart's 1:18 composite Chevrolet Corvette C7 Grand Sport reproduces the 2017 model in black with white stripes, combining Z06 aerodynamics and chassis hardware with the naturally aspirated LT1 V8. Doors and hood open on genuine hinges, revealing a detailed engine bay behind crisp, tightly fitted panel lines. A premium composite build priced above mass-market Corvette diecast, built for collectors who want opening features that actually reward the look inside.
Chevrolet Corvette C7 Grand Sport Black with White Stripes AUTOart 1:18
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Brand
Chevrolet
Manufacturer
AUTOart
Scale
1:18
Material
Composite
Model Condition
Used Model
SKU
71273
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About the Chevrolet Corvette C7 Grand Sport Black with White Stripes AUTOart 1:18

TL;DR: AUTOart's 1:18 composite Chevrolet Corvette C7 Grand Sport reproduces the 2017 model in black with white stripes, pairing Z06 aerodynamics with the naturally aspirated LT1 drivetrain. Doors and hood open on hinges with genuine resistance, revealing a detailed engine bay behind the composite body's crisp panel lines.

AUTOart built its reputation on composite construction that pairs die-cast structure with separately molded detail parts, and the Corvette C7 Grand Sport gives that approach a genuinely deserving subject. This 1:18 model in black over white stripes opens up to reveal exactly the kind of engine bay detail composite construction exists to deliver.

The C7 Grand Sport and Its Grand Sport Namesake

Z06 Aero, Naturally Aspirated Power

Chevrolet introduced the C7 Grand Sport in 2017 as a way of offering Z06 levels of aerodynamic and chassis hardware, wider fenders, bigger brakes, stickier tires, without the Z06's supercharged complexity or heat management demands. Under the hood sat the naturally aspirated LT1 V8 from the base Stingray, tuned to work with the wider, grippier chassis rather than chasing outright horsepower. That combination made the Grand Sport a favorite among enthusiasts who wanted Z06 handling confidence without living with a supercharged engine's daily-driving compromises, a genuinely different character from either Corvette variant it borrowed from.

Black with White Stripes, a Deliberate Homage

The black-over-white-stripes scheme this model wears isn't arbitrary. Chevrolet revived the Grand Sport name specifically to reference the 1963 lightweight racing Corvettes, and the twin stripe treatment across the hood and rear deck is a deliberate callback to that heritage rather than a modern styling flourish invented from scratch. AUTOart keeps the stripe width and placement consistent with the factory option, and the contrast against the black body reads cleanly even at a glance across a shelf.

AUTOart's Composite Construction and Opening Features

Doors, Hood, and Engine Bay Access

This is where AUTOart's composite construction earns its reputation. The doors and hood open on real hinges, with enough resistance that they hold their position rather than swinging loose, and lifting the hood reveals a properly detailed LT1 engine bay, not a flat representation but a build with visible intake, wiring, and firewall detail. That's the payoff of composite construction: a metal body shell paired with separately molded, more intricate components than a single die-cast pour could achieve alone.

Panel Fit and Interior Detail

With the doors closed, the shutlines stay tight and consistent, evidence of careful fitting rather than a rushed hinge tolerance, and the interior carries mapped seat stitching and a legible dashboard rather than a simplified cabin. The wheels match the Grand Sport's specific wider fitment, and the exposed carbon-look aero pieces around the front splitter and rocker extensions are picked out in contrasting finish rather than left body-color.

A Detail-First Corvette for a Serious Shelf

Composite construction at this level costs more to produce than straightforward die-cast, and AUTOart's Corvette sits priced accordingly above mass-market Corvette diecast from other manufacturers. That premium buys genuine opening features and interior depth that a sealed body simply can't offer, which makes this piece a natural centerpiece rather than a background filler on an American sports car shelf. At 1:18, it commands real shelf presence, roughly 25cm nose to tail, comfortably matched against European exotics from the same era rather than looking out of place beside them. For a collector who wants to open the hood and actually see something worth the look, this Grand Sport delivers.

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