This is a standard reissue of the Roman Red model that Danbury originally released in the beginning of 1997. I actually find three changes on the diecast to more accurately portray the real car. In the engine compartment there are warning instructions printed on the air cleaner housing and the hood latch receivers are now silver instead of black. The movable sun visors are no longer glossy but the correct matte finish. Other than that the model is a triple black version of the red machine. The exterior Tuxedo Black shines like liquid glass on a moonless midnight. The interior, like the red iteration, is black and the removable hard top is jet black also.

Since this is based on older diecast production, don’t expect internal door hinging. But that aside, you will find this to be a beautiful rendition of Chevy’s ’62 Vette. More formal than either of DM’s red or new limited edition Sateen Silver cars, this vehicle would look more at home in a concours d’elegance show or a Corvette NCRS judging. The model has a full working suspension, fabric belts with photo-etched buckles, removable spare, retractable antenna and a complementary array of engine details under the hood. Fit, finish, stance and overall quality are what we’ve come to expect from the Danbury folks.

A lovely image worthy of a Thrillometer rating of 9.5 on the scale.

-Tony Perrone