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.




Thursday, December 24, 2009

HOT WHEELS 1/24 FERRARI F1 2000 V10 - MICHAEL SCHUMACHER


The model represents the car that won Michael Schumacher his third world title and Ferrari's first driver's title for 21 years. It also brought the Scuderia their second successive Constructor's title. The model is of the type F1-2000 carrying racing number No.3 and was to provide the German with nine victories, with Barrichelo also winning the German round. See more

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

THE GREEN HORNET'S BLACK BEAUTY







The green hornet's Black Beauty was another beauty from the Corgi stable, finished in gloss black with a green hornet on the vinyl-effect roof. The model featured a flying tracking probe released from the boot and a firing missile concealed behind the hinged radiator grille. Figures of Kato (driving) and the Green Hornet (firing a pistol) were aloso included. The actual car as used in the TV series as based on a 1966 Chrysler Imperial riding a 129 inch wheel base (axle to axle), making the model around 1/36 scale. After a five year run, this excellent model was deleted, though it is still much sought after due to the series attaining cult status world wide. Buy it now

SIGNATURE MODELS 1/32 - 1963 STUDEBAKER AVANTI


The unconventional fiberglass body of the Avanti coupe, which was designed by French born Raymond Loewy, still looks modern and contemporary today. The interior theme was aviation with some controls even on the ceiling. The car was built on the shortened version of Studebaker's Lark convertible chassis and was powered by Studebaker's 4.7-liter 289cid V8. However, because of production problems related to itd fiberglass body, only 3,834 Avantis were built in 1963 and 809 in 1964. The problems meant the car was unable to be the promised savior of the troubled Studebaker, which ceased operations in 1966. However, two Studebaker dealers in South Bend, Indiana, bought the rights to the Avanti in 1965 and continued to produce their Avanti II until 1987. See more

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

Thursday, December 17, 2009

SIGNATURE MODELS 1/18 MERCEDES BENZ 770K PULLMAN





The 1938 Mercedes Benz 770 SK Pullman limo was the first Grand Mercedes to feature an oval tubular frame, independent suspension and hydraulic brakes. This evolutionary 770 was strtched 40 centimeters to 6 meters in length, its wheelbase was 3.88 meters. Since its debut in the autumn of 1930 at the Paris Automobile Show, the sensational appointments and exquisite finish helped the 770 to find itself in the fleets of many aristocratic courts and government leaders around the world. It was big and sold for big money (the price was equivalent to that of a single-family home in Germany). When equipped with armor plating (a much requested option as those who rode inside became less popular), the vehicle weighed as much as 4,800 kilograms, which required a supercharger to be added to the straight-eight 7.6 liter engine, boosting the motor's outoput to 230 horsepower. By 1938, the supercharger had become standard equipment and could produce a top speed of 170 kilometers per hour; however, the armored versions were limited to 80 km/h because of the bulletproof cell-type tires. See more

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...