Friday, February 20, 2009

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.

AUSTIN HEALEY 100/6 DIECAST CAR MODEL

Austin Healey 100/6 Diecast Car Model 1/18 Blue Die Cast Car by Kyosho

When Donald Healey showed his stunning new prototype 'Healey 100' at the Earls Court Motor Show surely he could not have forseen the birth of a new marque, numerous international competition successes and an eighteen year association with Britain's bigger car producer, but that is exactly what happened.
This model is brand new 1:18 scale diecast model of Austin Healey 100/6 die cast car by Kyosho.
It has steerable wheels, brand new box, rubber tires, made of diecast with some plastic parts, detailed interior, exterior, engine compartment, dimensions approximately L-10.5, W-4, H-3.5 inches.

CLASSIC COBSTRUCTION MODELS - CATERPILLAR 777D OFF-HIGHWAY TRUCK






Here is Caterpillar Classic Collection, the Caterpillar 777D Off-Highway Truck in 1/87 scale. At with all other models in the set, this piece is of museum quality and demonstrates the highest level of Model building art. Hand assembled and hand painted in authentic Caterpillar colors and markings the 777D features a detailed cab, twin body hoists to raise and lower the dump box and features authentic rubber tyres.

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

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.

Saturday, February 14, 2009

VANGUARDS - AUSTIN SEVEN MINI VAN - DEWHURST BUTCHERS


This die-cast Mini Van belonged to a butcher shop from DEWHURST BUTCHERS. Lledo Vanguards designed & built made in Enfield England, issued in 1998. It's brown body, white roof, a bumper, wheel hub, front light with chromium, clear windows, cream interior, black sterring wheels and removable tires. Austin Seven Mini Van Dewhurst the Butcher comes with number plates & wing mirrors to put on.

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...