THE SUBLIME JAGUAR XK

2006 Jaguar XK Coupe Liquid Diecast Model Silver 1/18 Die Cast Car By Autoart

Jaguar unveiled an all-new 2006 car, called simply the ‘XK’ at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2005. It used the new XJ’s aluminum chassis and is offered as both a coupé and convertible incidentally, in a quite different manner to the way sports cars are usually designed, the coupe is based on the convertible. This meant that the engineers could design the convertible without the drawbacks of the car looking like, and actually being, a coupe with the top chopped off. This, coupled to the ultra rigid aluminum spaceframe, makes the XK convertible exceptionally rigid for a car of its type, offering an extremely impressive driving experience! Originally powered by a 300hp version of the 4.2L AJ V-8 engine, a supercharged version with 420hp is also available. The new XK’s grille is also inspired by that of the ever wonderful Jaguar E-Type and its curvaceous shape was intended as a tribute to this icon of the 1960a. The XK has also introduced a world first in pedestrian safety. In numerous pedestrian collisions with vehicles, head injuries occur when a pedestrain’s head impacts with the bonnet of the vehicle. However, the injuries are not usually sustained from the bonnet itself, rather the bonnet deforming and the pedestrain’s head colliding with the engine block underneath. Jaguar’s innovation is to have sensors in the front bumper that determine if a pedestrian has indeed been struck and this then triggers two pyrotechnical charges that instantaneously lift the bonnet, providing extra distance between engine and head. In effect, the bonnet becomes the exterior equivalent of an airbag! The bonnet’s sheet metal nay not be soft, but it’s much more accommodating than a solid engine block! (Reviewed by SMI)

SUPERB SHELBY GT-500 'CONCEPT CAR'

Ford Shelby Cobra GT500 Diecast Model Red 1/18 Die Cast Car by Autoart

Just the name ‘Shelby’ will make any Ford fan’s heart-rate jump, and although the old snake-charmer didn’t lend much but his name and aura to Ford’s new ‘Shelby GT-500’ Mustang. That, along with the car’s phenomenal performance, is enough to make it the most hotly sought after piece of American Iron in decades. AUTOart has just released this beautiful 1:18 scale model. It’s the 2005 ‘Concept Car’ first shown at the New York Auto Show, though differences from the production 2007 GT-500 is almost indistinguishable. Its diecast body, mirror-smooth, authentic ‘Torch Red’ paint, trim, and graphics are all as good as you’ll find anywhere; even the foil-thin Cobra badge and Shelby letter are chrome, not printed. The new nose, vented hood, and plumbed engine correctly have the SVT GT40 heads, supercharger, water-air intercooler. The only thing missing is the transverse brace; the show car didn’t have one. The interior is correctly upgraded with two-tone black and red seats, legible revised instruments, SVT sill plates, and a cobra horn button. --SMI

AUTO ART 1/43 - FORD FOCUS RS - WRC

This is a model of the Ford Focus as it competeted in the 2003 Monte Carlo rally, driven by Park and Martin. It is presented in special Ford packaging, and the blue oval is very well represented on the car too! Neat bonnet vents and fabulous tampo printing make this a treat.

AUTO ART 1/43 JAGUAR E-TYPE CABRIOLET-RACING GREEN

Jaguar E Type Roadster V12 Diecast Car Model 1/43 Green Die Cast Car by Autoart

Jaguar E Type Roadster V12 Green 1/43 Diecast Car Model. Comes in plastic display showcase. Made of diecast with some plastic parts. Detailed interior, exterior. Has steerable wheels and rubber tires. Has plastic display stand with window box. Dimensions approximately L-4 inches long.

A beautiful thing. The basic shape is captured well, but it's the miniature details that are awesome. Inside, the rear is carpeted and above the chromed handbrake is an individual cubby box. The grille is superb, as are the inset headlights.

AUTO ART MODELS - JAGUAR XK - SS SPORTS CAR

Jaguar XK SS Diecast Car Model 1/43 Blue Die Cast Car Model by Autoart

Although not a direct sports racing car, the Jaguar XK-SS was the road-going version of the Le Mans winning Jaguar D-Type racing sports car, made famous at Le Mans and other major racing circuits during the 1950s. The model has superb engine detail: the small doors open, as does the rear boot, the lower revealing the spare tyre. This model fills a gap in the history of Jaguar racing.

AUTO ART 1/18 LOTUS EXILE SILVER DIECAST MODEL

The real car was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show 2004. Only 600 have been built so it's fairly limited, unlike the model deplicated here. The lines of the original have been well captured on this model. The shutlines are crisp and that metallic paint has been nicely applied. See more.

AUTO ART BMW 501 LIMOUSINE

BMW 501 Limousine 6-Cylinder Velour Diecast Model Red 1/18 Die Cast Car By Autoart

The first post-war BMW car was the 501 Limousine, built in 1953 and closely followed by the 502 in 1956. These luxuary cars were equipped firstly with 2 litres, then 2.6 litre, and on to 3.2 litre engines Top speeds varied from 85 to 112 mph.

This really s a first class model. The paint finish, fine casting detailed are applied to the radiator grille, lower air-intake grilles, front and rear silvered bumpers, silvered front lights, front and rear short wing spear and handle and spare tyre in the trunk.

JAGUAR XK C-TYPES - No.18 (WINNER) - 1953 LE MANS

The winning car, with race number 18, was driven by Britain's Duncan Hamilton and Tony Rolt. This car, chassis number XKC051, was powered by a 6 cylinder in-line engine with 3.4 litres of engine capacity pushing out 220bhp, which gave a top speed of 230kph. This model is finished accurately in British Racing Green with the correct racing number positions, and the photo-etched front grilles reveal the central mounted headlights that enabled the drivers to thread their way down the long and fast Mulsanne Straight during the hours of darkness at the famous La Sarthe Le Mans circuit.

This electric racing slot car is approximately 6 inches in length. It operates on most readily available 1:32 scale slot car race track systems and is most commonly used on Scalextric 1:32 race tracks in the U.S. Contact your race track manufacturer to confirm this brand of slot car will work with your brand of track. This slot car is only available through the hobby market industry. See more.

1999 FORD CROWN VICTORIA DES PLAINES IA POLICE

1999 Ford Crown Victoria Des Plaines IA Police Diecast Model 1/18 Die Cast Car By Autoart

Here is Auto Art's 1/18 scale Police Division models of the 1999 Ford Crown Victoria Des Plaines Police Car. This model is white body from the small town of Des Plaines in Illinois. The best feature on this model centres around the red and blue bar light. It has steerable wheels, rubber tires, made of diecast with some plastic parts. Has plastic display stand with window box.
Detailed interior, exterior, engine compartment. Dimensions approximately L-10,W-4,H-3,5 inches.

1:18 SCALE 1959 CORVETTE

Chevrolet eliminated the corvette’s fake hood louvers and rear deck chrome strips in 1959 while giving it more supportive new seats and a’t-handle’ reverse gear lockout on the shift handle. AUTOart has just released this very accurate 1959 ‘Vette and even a Ford fan like me has to admit that it’s absolutely gorgeous. There’s no room for a full description so we’ll hit the high spots. Every piece except the crossed flag emblems and trunk lock; those are printed in chrome. Under the correctly hinged hood, the base 230-horsepower engine is wired and plumbed. The hardtop fits snugly and can be removed to better see the excellent interior detail. There are small, almost hidden mould lines on the aluminum painted exhaust pipes and suspension components are separate from the baseplate but there are no hydraulic or fuel lines. The new-for-’59 ventilated wheels and their skinny tires are modeled very well. The workmanship is outstanding, and dimensions are precise.--SMI April 2007 Read more

AUTO ARTS 1/18 LOTUS ELAN SE S3

Lotus Elan SE S3 Diecast Model Yellow 118 Die Cast Car By Autoart

Lotus launched a legend in 1962, the Lotus Elan. Following on from the previous Elite model the new Elan offered improved handling, performance and had a less fragile feel to its overall design. Below the Elan bonnet sat a twin-cam four cylinder engine which would become a legend in its own right, powering other classic Lotus models including the Cortina sports-saloons.Initially the Elan came as an open two seater, from 1964 a fixed head coupe was also available, both bodies being constructed from GRP and mounted on a separate chassis. Lotus Elan finished in bright yellow with black interior and hood, very nice detailed dash board, doors and boot open the bonnet also opens to reveal the engine. Moveable wheels with knock ons.

AUTO ART 1/18 SHELBY GT500

The original Shelby Mustang was the 1960's GT500 and GT500 KR, or 'King of the Road', powered by a big block 428-cubic-inch 'Cobra Jet' V-8, making the GT500 one of the most powerful and memorable muscle cars of that period. With the look and legend you would expect from Shelby and the kind of power and performance enthusiasts have come to expect from the GT500 it's a brand-new era in the Mustang's future.

AutoArt have superbly captured the elegant and powerful line of the new GT500 eith their new model of the beast, made special by the addition of the Shelby Cobra badge on the grille and the wheel centres. This is a vehicle that any muscle car fan will have on their list as a 'must have'!Buy it now.