EXOTO 1/18 COBRA DAYTONA COUPE

The Cobra Daytona Coupe is absolutely stunning; indeed, it is difficult to know where to begin, so it best to examine the model for yourself. Lift the bonnet and see the incredibly detailed engine. Open the door and you will be amazed at the detail of the interior. Among the pleasing touches is the fact that the side window on the driver's side is shown partly open.

The paintwork and decoration add to what is a classic model. --Shop here

VANGUARDS 1/43 VW CABRIOLET - PALE BLUE

After WW II there was a limited but steady demand for the soft-top VWs produced by coachbuilder Josef Hebmüller, but in 1949 a disastrous fire at the works brought production to an end with just 695 cabriolets having been built. Work was then placed with Osnabrück coachbuilders Wilhelm Karmann, who were the only office.al builders of the VW Cabriolet turning out some 330,000 units before production ceased in 1979.

MORRIS MINOR (COLIN MOLES) '1990 LONDON TO PEKING MOTOR CHALLANGE'

This model represent’s the Morris Minor was driven by Colin Moles in the London to Peking Motor Challenge in 1990. The Asia Minor successfully completed 9462 miles from Marble Arch to the Gates of Peking in 56 days, following the ancient Silk Routes of Marco Polo. This was the first time that Europeans had driven across the Soviet Union and China since Prince Scipione Borghese won the Peking to Paris race in 1907.


Morris Minor: Manufactured 1962 Engine: 4 cylinder CU. Capacity: 1275cc Max Speed: 95mph Braking: Disc/Drum

MODELS OF YESTERYEAR - Y12C FORD MODEL T

Based on the undying and sturdy Model T chassis, this robust and efficient van served many a tradesman thoughout the 1910’s and 1920’s

The basic shape not changing for almost 20 years. Scale 1:35

BRUMM 1/43 ALFA ROMEO 1750 (1930) CENTENARY COPPA MALINO-SANREMO

Founded as an adventurous " walk " of the Milanese to the shores sunny of the Riviera, after a long, gray winter on the plain , this charming regularity race featured the racing four-wheel , Milan and elsewhere, for a long period of time ranging mostly between the thirties and early seventies. The regularity race Milan-Sanremo Cup has been a debut nothing less than at the beginning car , its first edition , in fact , was held April 2, 1906 and other initiatives motor of the period rather than a race was a march of resistance. The event was revived in 1929 to continue with a break in 1936 until the outbreak of World War II when the Coppa Milano -Sanremo , as virtually all competitive activities , was suspended. In 1948, while Milan was heal the serious wounds inflicted by war, the Coppa Milano -Sanremo returned to light again and was greeted with great enthusiasm. Over the years , the event attracted not only Italian competitors , but also crews women and foreign . The success of women's participation was such that for some years was organized a race , reserved for ladies , called " The Pearl of Sanremo - Ladies' Cup . " In the following years until 1973 , the Coppa Milano- Sanremo kept his scheme by adding some thrills on the track at the Autodromo di Monza , and with the inclusion of the circuit Ospedaletti, the accuracy tests and ran uphill. The increase in traffic, but also a different relationship the public and of users with the car after the oil crisis and austerity , took this kind of events to the decline , but leaving fans an indelible memory that can now relive thanks the historical re-enactments . After thirty years of silence, the Coppa Milano -Sanremo has reignited its engines in 2003 and in 2006 celebrated its anniversary and its fourth commemoration came today at the seventh. (From http://www.brumm.it)  Shop here

SCHUCO 1:43 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

The Volkswagen Golf has been a best seller worldwide since Volkswagen started making them in 1974. More than 25 million have been built so far. The current Golf was designed by Volkswagen's chief designer Walter de'Silva, with design cues inspired from the previous generations of the Golf. The design is more aerodynamic, helping fuel efficiency, and is quieter than its predecessor. New on the Golf, is the optional Volkswagen Adaptive Chassis Control, which will allow the driver to select between normal, comfort and sports modes, which will vary the suspension, steering and accelerator behavior accordingly. Introduced for sale in Europe in January 2009, the latest Golf went on sale in North America in Fall 2009. Shop here

DINKY - DY7 CADILLAC COUPE DE VILLE

This is DY7 Cadillac Coupe De Ville in pink - rear light cluster picked out in silver, with the lights in red, and improvement to the rear bumper. Shop here