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Hot Wheels Corvette Stingray (1976): Collector Guide
The Mattel Corvette Stingray (1976) casting and its releases
The same casting appeared in different colors, graphics, wheel styles and assortments. This guide records those differences so similar-looking releases are easier to tell apart.
Collector reference for this documented release.
Official IdentificationMatch the casting, manufacturer, model number and documented features.
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Official Identification
| Manufacturer | Mattel |
|---|---|
| Casting / model | Corvette Stingray (1976) |
Exact-record rule: a matching casting shape or seller title is not enough. Confirm multiple documented identifiers before assigning the exact record.
Corvette Stingray (1976) is a 1:64 Hot Wheels casting made by Mattel. This is a casting-family guide. Collector catalog dates the toy debut to 1976 in Flying Colors and credits Larry Wood. Catalog debut identifier: 9241. A vehicle model year is not automatically a toy release year.
Variation SummarySeparate the casting family from individual releases and product numbers.
Variation Summary
This is the casting-family guide. Individual release records may differ in year, series, product number, wheels, paint, graphics, base and packaging.
Notable Releases
Use neighboring releases as identification checkpoints rather than treating every Corvette Stingray (1976) as interchangeable. Compare the year, product number, decoration, wheel type, base and package before using another release as a reference.
Finishes and wheels changed across Flying Colors, mainline and specialty releases; establish the exact chassis, wheel and paint combination before assigning a year.
Related Models & Brands
Use the family guide, manufacturer guides and store search to compare related collector records without treating similar names as the same release.
Physical DetailsCompare body finish, wheels, base, markings and other visible identifiers.
Physical Details
Physical identifiers are still being documented for this record. Do not infer missing details from a related release.
C3 Stingray road coupe, separate from the later plastic-bodied 1982-style casting and the 2003 XP-87 racer. Check the underside name, roof/body shape, wheels and material against the individual release; finish alone is insufficient.
Packaging DetailsCheck the package, assortment and exactly what the release includes.
MODEL ≠ SETVerify package contents
Packaging Details
Exact packaging is not documented strongly enough to publish for this record.
For carded or boxed examples, compare card/box design, assortment markings, barcode area, retailer/event identifiers and included contents before treating two examples as the same release.
Collector catalog identifies the introductory series as Flying Colors. The identifier 9241 is debut or catalog context, not a family-wide SKU. Confirm the exact item on original packaging; card number, set assortment, factory batch and casting copyright are different identifiers. Individual country, package size and production quantity remain release-specific.
Buying & Value Guide
Condition, completed-sale comparisons and sensible buying.
Notable ReleasesFamily context and exact record separation.
FAQAnswers to common collector identification questions.
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Buying & Value — Full Guide
Buying & Value Guide
No value range is assigned here. Compare completed sales only when the model number, release details, condition and package contents match.
Condition, packaging, exact release identity and delivered price should be matched before accepting a sale as comparable.
A missing value means the evidence gate has not been satisfied. It does not mean the collectible has no value.
Corvette Stingray (1976) — Frequently Asked Questions
Collector FAQs
What identifies an exact release?
Use multiple agreeing identifiers: casting, year, product number, wheels, body treatment, base markings and packaging where documented.
Does a matching casting name prove the release?
No. One casting can have many releases and variations across different years and assortments.
Why can a value be missing?
Exact-item completed-sale evidence may be insufficient. The guide does not substitute asking prices or unrelated releases.
Why can the reference image be missing?
The page only promotes a release image when a suitable Shopify-hosted reference is available. Missing media stays pending rather than being replaced with an unrelated image.
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Corvette Stingray (1976) collecting terms
Casting: the underlying model/tooling family, not just a color. Release: one issued version within that family. Decoration: the printed graphics and finish. Assortment code: a set or mix identifier that can differ from the individual car's item number.
Sources & model references
Identification details are compared against Hot Wheels release markings, model numbers and photographs that match the same version. Details that cannot be confirmed are left out rather than borrowed from a similar release.
Collector reference for the Mattel Corvette Stingray (1976) casting and its documented releases.
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Official Identification
Corvette Stingray (1976) is a 1:64 Hot Wheels casting made by Mattel. This is a casting-family guide. Collector catalog dates the toy debut to 1976 in Flying Colors and credits Larry Wood. Catalog debut identifier: 9241. A vehicle model year is not automatically a toy release year.
Variation Summary
Finishes and wheels changed across Flying Colors, mainline and specialty releases; establish the exact chassis, wheel and paint combination before assigning a year.
Physical Details
C3 Stingray road coupe, separate from the later plastic-bodied 1982-style casting and the 2003 XP-87 racer. Check the underside name, roof/body shape, wheels and material against the individual release; finish alone is insufficient.
Packaging Details
Collector catalog identifies the introductory series as Flying Colors. The identifier 9241 is debut or catalog context, not a family-wide SKU. Confirm the exact item on original packaging; card number, set assortment, factory batch and casting copyright are different identifiers. Individual country, package size and production quantity remain release-specific.
Casting History
Catalog documents 1976–2016 use. 1975 molded copyright can precede the toy's release. No specimen has been inspected for this research. Catalog facts are secondary evidence, and undocumented production counts, prototype status and rarity are not inferred.