[DML] Aerovette Model

["Scott Mueller" <scottmueller@xxxx>]

Someone mentioned the Aerovette in a previous post. I picked up a model
produced by Revelle/Monogram at Wal-Mart. It is kit #7638.

Below, I have paraphrased the description from the instruction sheet.

Back in the late 70's, it became apparent to General Motors that their
Corvette Stingray would have to be replaced............

One of the concept cars was the Aerovette. It began life as the XP-882. a
mid-engine prototype using the 400 cid V8 mated to the Olds Toranado
transaxel. In 1973, the XP-882 was repowered with a four rotor Wankel
engine. Bill Mitchel, Corvette Styling magnate, gave the car new life by
installing a small block chevy and christening it the aerovette. It was
promoted as the new sixth generation vette for the 80's but never saw
production.

Charles Jordon oversaw the aerovette design, which included radical bifold
gullwing doors, and a deformable plastic body colored nose and tail
sections, revolutionary in the mid 70's.

Just thought that this was good info for the list.

I finally worked through about 500 emails, my PC has been down.

The new list format seems to be doing well, the heated debates continue.
The moderating team is doing a good job and I hope that the list continues
to offer good advice, from owners, suppliers and repair facilities alike.




Scott Mueller
ScottMueller@xxxx
1981/002981 DOA5031/DMCNEWS