Thursday, March 31, 2011

MINICHAMPS 1/43 1991 PORSCHE 944 CABRIOLET


A little different from the other new Porsches in the Minichamps range, which include a number of 911 variants, is this model of the front-engined 944. Shop here

Monday, March 28, 2011

MOTOR MAX 1/18 - 1953 BUICK SKYLARK

1953 Buick Skylark Diecast Model Red 1/18 Die Cast Car By Motormax


1953 Buick Skylark Diecast Model Red 1/18 Die Cast Car By Motormax


Buicks post-war styling feature was dropped for their 50th Anniversary dream car, the Skylark convertible. Part of G.M.'s 1953 class of production dream cars, along with the Cadillac El Dorado, Chevrolet Corvette, and Oldsmobile Fiesta, the Skylark had a unique look designed to complete with Erupean styling. Most dramatic was the lack of rear skirt. To this open look were added sporty Kelsey-Hayes wire wheels.

VANGUARDS 1/43 LAND ROVER - MET POLICE SETAC



We can see this Landie having a lot of appeal to a variety of collectors. The Met used these Special Equipped Traffic Accident Cars (SETAC) for many years, and it was a role the series IIa was well suited to. The front light arrangement is not quite convincing though. Shop here

Friday, March 25, 2011

YAT MING 1/43 - 1968 FORD MUSTANG GT FASTBACK BULLITT STEVE McQUEEN




One of Steve McQueen's most famous films, 'Bullitt', features a wild, roller coaster chase scene through the streets of San Francisco, with Steve McQueen driving a '68 Mustang GT. The scene is probably the first major car chase ever used in a feature film and every movie car chase that has followed over the years owes allegiance to Steve McQueen for making it happen

1968 Ford Mustang GT Green 1/43 Steve Mqueen Bullitt . Made of diecast with some plastic parts. Detailed interior, exterior. Has plastic display stand with plastic show case. Dimensions approximately L-4 inches long. See more 

Thursday, March 24, 2011

MOTORART 1/43 VOLVO XC 90 - RED


A model presented in 'Volvo for life' packaging, once more this is an accurate and exceedingly well detailed model, which perfectly captures all the nuances of the actual car, both externally and internaly. The finish in terms of paint work is also well applied. Shop here

IXO 1/43 JAGUAR D - ECURIE FRANCORCHAMPS




Wheel hubs, light lense and the detailed cockpit make this perennial favourite casting. In this finish the car came 3rd at Le Mans in 1955. Shop here

MINICHAMPS 1/43 TOYOTA RAV4


This model has a superb interior with a wonderful dash, radio, handbrake, ect. But the big open window to show it off makes it look like it has opening doors. Shop here

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

YAT MING 1/18 - 1957 FORD THUNDERBIRD DIECAST MODEL


This  is 1957 Ford Thunderbird Convertible Diecast Model Car. Features opening hood, doors, trunk and steerable front wheels. Truly a stunning car, no collection is complete without this beautiful car.

Friday, March 18, 2011

MATCHBOX REGULAR WHEEL NO.51A - ALBION CHIEFTAN



A yellow Albion Chieftan Flat bed Truck with a pale brown load (51a) had ‘Portland Cement’ decals on the cab doors in a circle and on the truck sides in two lines. Very quickly the decals on the sides of the truck were increased to read, ‘Blue Circle Portland Cement’. Both the truck and the load were subject to colour shades, generally becoming lighter as time went on. All four tyres of wheels were fitted, with both the grey and rarer silver plastic wheels even appearing in two sizes.

Thursday, March 17, 2011

PICK OF THE CROP




Siku have become specialists in agricultural harvesters of late, releasing sugar beet, potato, grape and combine harvesters, but their new forage harvester must be the best harvester to date. Priced more like a toy than a collectable, this forage harvester puts many much more expensive models to shame. The 1/32 scale John Deere 7500 self propelled forage harvester, fitted with a detachable eight row maize header, is loaded with detail and includesa glazed cab, opening engine compartments which reveal a detailed engine and a steerable knob over the engine compartment for the carpet farmer to steer this impressive machine. Shop here

CORGI 1/43 LAND ROVER 110 - THAMES VALLEY POLICE


The Defender, and in another popular livery, this time for the Police, Thames Valley to be precise. part of the 'nine double nine' range. Shop here

Thursday, March 10, 2011

SCHUCO 1/43 MERCEDES-BENZ L 319 PORSCHE SUPPORT VAN


The Mercedes-Benz L 319 was the company’s first delivery van design after WWII, premiering in 1955. It was designed to carry payloads from 1.6 to 1.9 tons and was available in a variety of configurations: Delivery van, small bus, pickup and even as a cab/chassis for customer applications. Mercedes applied its usual engineering prowess and innovation to create a forward cab design with a slightly rounded, enclosed structure, creating a load-bearing box. The mechanical design was intentionally simple with solid axles and leaf springs, and options for gas and diesel engines from the Mercedes passenger car program. The L 319 was a huge commercial success with over 120,000 built when it was replaced in 1968 by the T2 series. Shop here

HOT WHEELS 1/50 1966 TV SERIES BATCYCLE VEHICLE







The original Batcycle designed for the TV series was built from a Yamaha Catalina 250. The attached sidecar featured a portable go-cart with its own Yamaha engine that propelled off the sidecar when Batman™ slowed down or stopped. The Batcycle was customized with a batshield molded into the fairing and fender guard. Since its first appearance in the 1940s, the futuristic gadgets and unique styling of the Batmobile appealed to car lovers everywhere. This Hot Wheels line pays homage to the history of the Batmobile with our second series of 1:50 scale vehicles, using models specific to the Batman movies, comic books, animated series, and television show. Shop here

HOT WHEELS 1/50 1966 TV SERIES BATMOBILE VEHICLE

The Bat Mobile designed for the 1966 Batman TV Series was based on the Ford Motor Company's Lincoln Futura concept car. When approached to create a coar for the TV show, custom car builder George Barris decided the Ford Futura was the perfect fit. With existing bat-like features such as long fins and a bubble canopy, other "bat-gadgets" were added such as the nose-mounted chain slicer, on-board telephone and police beacon. This year, our Hot Wheels version has been modified with a trailer hitch to tow the 1966 Bat Boat. See more

Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y-18C 1918 Atkinson Steam Lorry

    Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y-18C 1918 Atkinson Steam Lorry was made in England by Matchbox International in 1986. It is 11 cm long an...