Showing posts with label Motormint. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Motormint. Show all posts

Saturday, December 26, 2009

1934 FORD FORDOR WITH BONNIE & CLYDE FIGURINES


Darlings of the Depression Bonnie & Clyde Bonnie Parker, all 90 pounds of her, and Clyde Barrow, cut a swath across the Southwest in the early 1930s. While robbery was their specialty, Clyde “borrowed” cars for all his crimes. And they were almost always Fords. In fact, Clyde sent a letter to Henry Ford complimenting him on the reliability and speed of his new V-8 engines. When they were finally shot down at an ambush in May of 1934, Clyde was driving a 1934 Ford.




Monday, December 21, 2009

"GREASE" MOVIE DIORAMA - 1948 FORD RED 1/43 DIECAST CARS


Originally a 1972 Broadway Musical, Grease features the story of Danny (John Travolta) and Sandy (Olivia Newton-John) as summer lovers amid a pack of ultra-cool 1950s greasers and their Pink Lady gals. Features: • Depicts Actual Movie Scene• Precision Die-Cast Replica Vehicle• Protective Clear Plastic Cover Included• Measures 10" L x 4.5" H x 4" W• Crafted to 1:43 Scale. Buy it now or See more

Sunday, December 20, 2009

BEGINNING OF THE PORSCHE DYNASTY - 1950 PORSCHE 356


Dr. Ferdinand Porsche is the legendary engineer who is best remembered today but it was his son Ferry who gets the credit for the development of the Porsche 356. While his father was serving a 2-year jail term for the crime of developing the VW Beetle for Hitler, Ferry decided to build a sports car using the Beetle's engine, suspension and transmission. The first 356, the number came from it being the 356th design project for Porsche since its start in 1930, was made in Austria in 1947. In 1950 Porsche opened up its first German factory in Zuffenhausen. This also marked the first steel-bodied 356.

Although production in 1950 was only 410, this was the start of the Porsche dynasty. In 1951 the Carrera followed and the rest is history. The 356 was not easy to drive as it put a lot of pressure on parts that were built for the slower moving Beetle, but it was from these humble beginnings that a sports car dynasty was built. Buy it now

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

CAR OF THE STARS; DUESENBERG SSJ


If you were somebody in the 1930's, you drove a Duesenberg. If you were really somebody you drove a supercharged Duesenberg SJ. And then there was the special short-wheelbase SSJ; only two were built, one for Gary Cooper (chassis 2549) and the other for Clark Gable (chassis 2595). There were minor differences in the rear fenders; Gable's car had a slight upturn, or reflex, at the end and its taillights were vertical. Cooper's SSJ didn't have the reflex and its taillight supports angled outboard. Although they've been popular subjects, all the SSJ models to date have been hand-built models in the $200.00 range.

The SSJ's diecast body is clean, smooth, and very well detailed. The two-tone black and blue paint is equally fine, with razor-sharp seperation lines, but neither car was ever painted in these colours. Overall body lines and propotions are exactly right. There are no chromed parts; all the trim, including the bumpers and grille, is painted silver. See more

Monday, October 19, 2009

DIECAST 1937 ROLLS ROYCE PHANTOM III - GOLDFINGER


40th Anniversary Edition 1937 Rolls Royce Phantom III-Goldfinger. The Ultimate James Bond Collection Girls, Gadgets and Cars Could it really be 40 years since Dr. No exploded on movie screens worldwide? In that time the 007 movies have set the standard for excitement, girls, gadgets, and, of course, cars. The National Motor Museum Mint is proud to present three of the most famous Bond cars, all precision crafted by master die cast maker Corgi. Rolls Royce Phantom III-Goldfinger 1937 Rolls Royce Phantom III- Auric Goldfingers personal car. Originally built for the Right Honorable Lord Fairhaven. Goldfinger replaced the body panels with pure gold as part of his smuggling operation. Model Features Running Boards Detailed Interior Baked Enamel Finish Precision Diecast Replica 1:32 Scale Model 5 Inches Long.

Friday, October 2, 2009

MOTORMINT 1/18 SCALE - 1937 PEUGEOT 402 ECLIPSE


The origin of the Peugeot 402's nickname, Sochaux Rocket, came from its factory in Sochaux, France and its appearance, not its speed. Powered by a 55hp. 4-cylinder engine, it was a family car not a race car. But its aerodynamic streamlined appearance, copied from the Citroen 7CV and Chrysler Airflow, gave it a rocket-like look.To add to the smooth lines, the headlights are hidden behind the grille. Although Peugeot had been making cars since 1888, it was the 75,000 402's produced between 1935 and 1940 that cemented their reputation. The Top is in the Trunk Invented in 1931, the Peugeot 402 Eclipse was the first car with a motorized retractable hardtop, beating the Ford Skyliner by 20 years.

This 1:18 scale replica is a blueprint-perfect copy of this groundbreaking cabriolet. Looking closely you can see the headlights hidden behind the grille. The suicide doors open showing the interior with its oddly placed shift. And the trunk is big enough for the top, 2 pieces of luggage and a removable full spare tire. Clean, crisp and just plain gorgeous, it is a must for the serious collector. Model Features Opening Hood Opening Doors Opening Trunk 4-Cylinder Engine is Wired and Plumb The 402 Eclipse Can Be Displayed with Top Up or Down Besides the Retractable Hardtop, the Trunk Contains Removable Suitcases and Full Spare Tire Precision Diecast Replica 1:18 Scale Model 11.5 Inches Long. See more.

Friday, September 25, 2009

MOTORMINT: 1941 WILLYS U.S. JEEP


Commemorating the 65th Anniversary of the Attack on PEARL HARBOR 1941 Willys U.S. Army Jeep . A tribute in die-cast metal to two American-made workhorse vehicles that efficiently moved our men and supplies during WWII Jeep Features Spare Gas Can Dual Duffle Bags Orignal Drab Olive Paint Side Mounted Axe & Shovel Spare Tire Attached to Rear Precision DieCast Replica 1:32 Scale Model 4.5 Inches Long

MOTORMINT: 1941 CHEVROLET U.S. HICKAM AIR FIELD & WILLYS JEEP


Commemorating the 65th Anniversary of the Attack on PEARL HARBOR 1941 Chevrolet U.S. Hickam Air Field Flatbed 1941 U.S. Willys Army Jeep A tribute in die-cast metal to two American-made workhorse vehicles that efficiently moved our men and supplies during WWII Flatbed Features: Opening Hood Opening Cab Doors Baked Enamel Finish Dual Running Boards Hickam Air Field Markings Flatbed Comes With Towing Chains Spare Tire Located Under Truck Bed Towing Hooks Attached To Truck Bed Precision Die-Cast Replica 1:32 Scale Model 8.25 Inches Long Jeep Features Spare Gas Can Dual Duffle Bags Original Drab Olive Paint Side Mounted Axe & Shovel Spare Tire Attached at Rear Precision DieCast Replica 1:32 Scale Model 4.5 Inches Long.

Thursday, July 9, 2009

MOTORMINT 1/18 FIAT MULTIPLA


Imagine a Fiat 600 with the bonnet cut off and an extra passenger section mounted amidships and you have, in essence, the Fiat Multipla. Introduced in 1955 it was produced until 1964. With a total length of 139ins (354cm) it had three rows of seats to accommodate six people. Powerd by the Fiat 600 saloon engine of 633cc, the little bus would happily do 50 mph and give 45 mpg. The rear-mounted engine meant luggage space was limited but the seats did fold down. Used as taxis in their native Italy, the fully independently sprung minibus was the original people carrier back in the mid 1950s, an idea that has been taken up by the Japanese car manufactures of today.

Our 1:18 scale Fiat 600 Multipla Taxi is chocked full of great features. The driver's side front door opens showing taxi meter and luggage area. The rear passenger door also opens revealing soft-to-touch upholstery on the folding and bench seats. The engine is wired and plumb. There's even a luggage rack on top and a toolbox with tools. Model Feature Opening Trunk Soft-to-Touch Upholstery Opening Front Drivers Door Complete Toolbox is Included Opening Rear Passenger Door 4-Cylinder 32hp. Engine is Wired and Plumb Half the Front Seat was the Inside Luggage Compartment Precision Die-Cast Replica 7.5 Inches Long 1:18 scale. See more.

Thursday, July 2, 2009

MOTORMINT - 1962 VOLKSWAGEN MICROBUS


Maximum Space, Minimum Power 1962 Volkswagen Microbus VW Begins the Mini-Van Craze In 1962, the Microbus was not a new idea, as Volkswagen had been importing them into the U.S. since 1950. But in the '60's, with car pooling becoming an everyday occurrence for the middle class that had moved to the suburbs, the Microbus hit its peak of popularity. With its three rows of seats holding 9, 15 windows and, with no wasted space for a front hood or rear deck, the Microbus had 50% more space than a station wagon yet was up to 4 feet shorter to make parking easier. Whether you were transporting a Cub Scout pack, a rock group, or a family on vacation, nothing held more people and more cargo. The only drawback was the underpowered engine that had less than 50 horsepower. Other drivers quickly learned it was no pleasure being behind a Microbus trying to climb a hill. Features Opening Doors Precision Die-Cast Replica 1:32 Scale Model 5" Long.

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...