Sunday, May 24, 2009

SIKU 1/50 TEREX BACKHOE


Siku are primarily a toy manufacturer, but over recent years they have made in-roads into the low-end collector market. The company's scaled construction equipment now fits in with the world's standard scale of 1:50. Back Hoe Loader- Quality die cast product that uses a wide square tilting bucket on the end of movable arms to lift and move material and an extending excavation arm on opposite side. This durable Siku item has moving parts and is part of Europe's #1 line of die cast vehicles. The German engineering quality shows in the details and strength of this product. The wheels are welded to the axles & tires made of plastic for long lasting play on the construction site! This toy has some excellent graphics and is fully poseable. See more.

NOREV - PEUGEOT QUARK


Another beautifully packaged model for the concept car collector. The model depicted here first saw the light of day at the Mondial de Paris in 2004. This quad bike style model contains a lot of detail for such a small model, especially in the area of the drive axles. See more.

IXO - FERRARI BB512 - LE MANS 1980


There were 929 of these cars produced in a run lasting twelve years, 1973 to 1985. From the Berlinetta Boxer it took the Flat 12 engine and the car could reach 175mph, with 0 to 60 reached in 7.2 seconds. The model captures well the business like look of the real car. See more.

Saturday, May 23, 2009

MINI MIGLIA MINI 7 RACING CLUB STEPHEN KING MODEL CAR


Mini Miglia - Mini 7 Racing Club as driven by Stephen King. The Dunlop Mini Miglia No.25 was built during 2005 and is prepared and owned by Stephen King.A designer manager who lives in Sheperdswell, Kent.Stephen has competed in many forms of Mini racing and decided to take the step into the fastest classic Mini category with a brand new car.The Dunlop Mini Miglia challenge cars accelerate from 0-60mph in around 4.5 seconds and have a top speed in the region of 120mph on longer circuits! Very impressive! Shop here.

LAND ROVER DEFENDER CHAWTON WHITE COUNTY


By the time the Defender was launched in 1983 Rover had made 1.4 million Land Rovers and the Range Rover had been in production for thirteen years; not bad for a model that had been planed mainly as a post war stopgap to be made whilst rationing was still in force. However in 1983 that stop gap model became a marque in it's own right and traditional Land Rovers were christened Land Rover Defenders and fitted with coil spring suspension similar to that used by it's more expensive cousin.

Friday, May 22, 2009

THE 1940 FORD DELUXE COUPE


Best Looking Ford of All Time 1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe Quality Car in the Low-Priced Field Ford's ad slogan in 1940 was The Quality Car in the Low-Priced Field. This certainly was true with the Deluxe Coupe, which offered the bigger 85 horsepower V-8 for only $722. But looking back almost 70 years later, what really stands out is the cars beautiful look. Favored for years by hot rodders, who loved it not only for the V-8 engine but also for its body curves and long deck, it has often been called the best-looking Ford of all time. Bob Gregorie Provides a Facelift By 1940 Ford was already preparing for war as its Rouge plant was now building aircraft engines. But this did not prevent Bob Gregorie, Ford's chief stylist, from coming up with 22 improvements both inside and outside. Inside, the big news was the moving of the gear shift from the floor to the steering column. Outside the new grille for the Deluxe line was a dramatic combination of chrome and painted metal. The new sealed beam headlights were in the now famous teardrop shape. Although not as popular as the 4-door models, the Deluxe Coupe made up for seating only 3 with a long package shelf and huge trunk. Features: Opening Hood Opening Doors Working Steering System Ford Bragged that their 85 Horsepower V-8 Needed No breaking In Completely Redesigned Interior Included Steering Column Gear Shift Precision Die-Cast Replica 10.5 Inches Long 1:18 Scale. Shop here.

Thursday, May 21, 2009

MAISTO 1/18 - 1997 PORSCHE BOXTER CONCEPT DIECAST MODEL

Porsche Boxster Concept Diecast Model Silver 1/18 Die Cast Car By Maisto

Maisto's large 1:18 proportion line is the 1997 Porsche Boxter. When this car hit the show circuit in 1994, Porsche fans every where rejoiced. Finally, a Porche convertible that would represent new value from the Stuttgart manufacturer. Maisto is the first to offer a 1997 Porsche Boxter model, and it's beautiful. From accurate tooling to exquisite detail to stunning finishing techniques, it won't disappoint you. Available at fine diecast collectors.

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...