MINICHAMPS 1/43 AUDI R8R - 2000 LE MANS - 2nd PLACE, JOEST RACING

The team car, carrying race number 9, which had yellow identification markings and was driven by Aiello/McNish/Ortelli. The Minichamps model is accurately reproduced in size and shape.

MINICHAMPS 1/43 AUDI R8R - 2000 LE MANS - 1ST PLACE, JOEST RACING

The winning car entered by Team Joest, carrird race number 8 and was driven to victory by Biela/Kristensen/Pirro. The car sported red identification marking on the nose, rear wing and on the cockpit surround. The cae was powered by a 3.6 litre V8, with a reputed power output of 610 bhp. The model is a limited edition of 4,999 pieces.

VANGUARDS 1/43 FORD LOTUS CORTINA MKII

Undoubtedly, the first inter-continental rally, The London to Sydney Marathon was a true worldwide spectacle uniting drivers and enthusiasts from the 11 countries who entered, and marked the beginning of international rally-mania as it is enjoyed today. The indisputable star was the number 48 Lotus Cortina, driven by arguably then Europe’s finest Rally Driver Roger Clark and co-driver Anderson for the Ford Works Team, which led 8,500 of the event’s 10,000 miles.

CORGI BMW MINI COOPER S IRISH TRICOLOUR BRITISH RACING GREEN

As the New BMW Mini Cooper has grown in popularity so have the options available to the consumer and one of the popular area of accessorizing is in the choice of roof graphics.Ranging from pattern designs to novelty illustrations one of the favourite choices has been the national colours and this model shows the Irish design on a British Racing Green Cooper S.

AUTO ART: 1971 SEBRING-WINNING PORSCHE 917K in 1/18 SCALE

This model is of the 1971 Martini-sponsored Porsche Systems car that took victory at the Sebring 12 Hour race, driven by Vic Elford and Gerard Larousse. The silver car is finished with the Martini sponsors' familiar red, light and dark blue colours and carries the American market Porsche-Audi decals on the nose and flanks. The drivers won the race by 13 laps from the Alfa Romeo of 'Nanni' Galli and Rolf Stommelen.

BBURAGO 1/24 BMW M3 ROADSTER

BMW Z3 M Roadster Diecast Car Model 1/24 Silver Die Cast Car by BBurago

One of the most distinctive cars of recent years is the BMW M3 Roadster. Its long bonnet line and 'kidney-shaped' grille hark back to BMW sports cars of the past.

Bburago has pulled out the stops to do the car justice. That flowing bonnet line in particular is well done, with seperate air-vents, seatbelts, etc adding to the quality feel of the model. It features openung doors and bonnet and poseable wheel logo is legible.

SIGNATURE MODELS 1/32 - 1949 JAGUAR XK120

The XK120 was Jaguar's first totally new car since the end of World War II. Jaguar's founder, William Lyons, designed the car in three months in 1948 and his factory built a prototype for the Earls Court Motor Show in just two weeks. Demand for the car was so great and immediate that all the 1949 and 1950 models were made out of aluminum while the factory prepared the tooling to build the cars out of steel. The car, which sold at a list price of ¢G998, was fitted with a new six-cylinder, twin-overhead camshaft engine of 3442cc that could produce 160 horsepower and a sustained speed of 120 miles per hour, providing the 120 its name. Its revolutionary design featured independent front suspension and hydraulic breaks, which unfortunately had a tendency to wear out quickly. At 5 feet, 1.5 inches, the car was wider than other European sports cars, which allowed roomier leather seats as well as storage in the doors concealed with leather flaps. The car's undercarriage was based on the MK-V Saloon chassis but shortened 18 inches to 14 feet, 6 inches. Famous owners included Clark Gable, Phil Hill and Sterling Moss.