'QUICK FIX' - 1:24 SCALE PRESIDENTIAL LINCOLN

After the assassination of President of President Kennedy the Lincoln ‘X-100’ Parade Car was returned to Hess & Eisenhardt for a ‘quick fix’. After six months it emerged with a ton of additional armour that included a permanently attached bulletproof glass top, ‘run flat’ aluminum disks inside the tires, and much more. In the process it was updated with a 1964 grille and painted black instead of the original dark blue, and it went on to serve four more presidents. Yat Ming has added this very accurate 1:24 scale model of the ‘Quick Fix’X-100 to their Presidential Series of diecast models. Its muti-piece body is clean and smooth, but the glossy black paint does have some orange peel. Photos show that the model is fully detailed; small badges are hot printed but all the rest of the trim – and there’s lots of it – is done with separate chromed parts. The big V-8 is modeled well, but there’s no wiring or plumbing. The interior makes up for that, though, with soft carpets, two-tone upholstery with wood-grain panels and chrome trim, a fully detailed dash with legible instruments, and fold-away jump seats. --SMI Februaey 2007 See more.

THE LAST ADVENTURE; 1961 DESOTO

DeSoTo ended production only 47 day after the 1961 line, which consisted of only two-and four-door Adventure models, was introduced. Although DeSoTo, like all the Chrysler marques, had been re-styled in 1960, the short lived ’61 models got a new, more attractive horizontal grille, canted headlights, a ‘shoulder’ at the leading edge of the big fins, and new taillights. There are no mould lines in spite of the complex shape and the script logos and wheel arch moldings are hot-printed, but accurate 361 cid V-8 is wired and the accessories are neatly done and the interior is impressive, with authentic three-tone upholstery, separate chromed handles, nicely detailed dashboard and a legible speedometer. Very few 1961 DeSoTo Adventures were built but Yat Ming’s model has all the ’61 details, including the revised fin, exactly right. ~SMI April 2007 See more.

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.

MAHOGANY DISPLAY CABINET

Display your prized collections and memorabilia in the Small or Medium Display Cabinet. Each cabinet is designed to fit between common 16" wall studs. By installing a recessed cabinet you will save space and have a custom design for your home. It is easy to install the two available sizes. Just cut either a 17.5"H x 14"W hole for the small cabinet or a 30.5"H x 14"W hole for the medium cabinet. Then use the adhesive to snap cabinet into place! The Medium Display Cabinet includes a light to emphasize the features of your collection. Available in Natural, Honey, Colonial, Cherry, and Mahogany finishes. Assembly level/degree of difficulty: Complex or Lengthy. A restocking fee will be deducted if this item is returned. See more.

COLLECTOR DISPLAY CASE

The Display case was designed to hold 1/24th scale die cast collectibles. However it can be used for so much more. With its spacious shelving and large surface are you can put anything that has a height of 5.5 inches or less on the shelves. Some assembly required. Buy it now.