Franklin Mint 2007 Corvette C6 Convertible - Nbr Ltd Ed of 2500

By my count, this is Franklin’s ninth C6 model to date. This includes the independent dealer’s issues, and takes the form of coupes, convertibles and Z06 models. First, I must inform that this one is based from original 2005 C6 tooling. So while it does not have the door hinge updates that the newly restyled Z06 C6 diecasts have, it exhibits the same excellence in body shape and styling fidelity that all of TFM’s current Vette releases share.

The color choice on this one makes the car more dark, moody and kind of unique due to the dual color interior. In an exterior of deep and rich Le Mans Blue metallic, it is contrasted well with a Titan Gray up-top and two-tone interior in Ebony and Light Titanium; FM’s first such C6. The chrome five-spoke wheels add the proper ‘bling, bling’ luster. The model does get the benefit of the upgraded chrome metal-foiled badges. The hard tonneau lifts to show off the detail work on the simulated down-top. There is good detail work in the trunk area, chassis, with working suspension and the engine bay continues to afford the right stuff.

The dash and console and even the navigation system replication is excellent and FM’s use of aluminized paint carries off the console finish well. The seat belts are leather with photo-etched buckles and the steering wheel is superb with simulated leather stitching to perfect scale. This is not just one more Corvette to add to the Corvette collector’s stable but a grand and colorful standout choice. Issue price is $120.

-Tony F Perrone