Sunday, December 19, 2010

VANGUARDS 1/43 SUNBEAM ALPINE LAKE BLUE



First introduced to the public in July 1959 in Cannes with the Series 1 and the last car produced in 1968 with the Series V. Some 69,000 cars left the factory between those years, most of which where exported. The Alpine is a good model and looks very nice in this lake blue colour. It comes in 'Rootes' packaging in the marques series. Shop here

Saturday, December 18, 2010

VANGUARDS 1/43 JAGUAR XJ6 - BRITISH RACING GREEN




When Jaguar launched the XJ6 in 1968 the world’s press were ecstatic. The race tested XK engine was smooth as well as powerful, and Bob Knight’s chassis genius had enabled William Lyons to produce a truly beautiful car that was also more refined than any rival. Jaguar had the world at their feet, if only British Leyland had let them build it properly.

The number produced shows how popular this model of the Jaguar saloon is expected to be and rightly so. This could be the last we use the Lledo name with Vanguards. Shop here

Thursday, December 16, 2010

MAISTO 1/18 PORSCHE 550A SPYDER DIECAST MODEL



Surely one of the most aesthetically pleasing cars ever built, the Porsche 550 A Spyder looks great in black with red upholstery. This detailed 1:18-scale replica has an exceptionally solid metal body. Although the detailing is plastic, there's not much of it on this pared-down fun machine. The steering wheel actually turns the front wheels, and the doors, hood, and rear compartment can be opened, the latter revealing engine, leather tool bag, and spare wheel. All four wheels have independent suspension springs. The car comes on a black, fake-wood display stand, but you can easily remove the two screws for some stylish, open-air motoring around your floor or desktop. --Richard Farr

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

KYOSHO 1/18 1974 BMW 2002 Tii DIECAST MODEL CAR

BMW 2002 Tii Diecast Car Model 1/18 Sahara Beige Die Cast Car by Kyosho



A beautifully recreated model of the famous 2002 series. This car was the ancestral grandfather to the BMW 3 Series and was produced from 1968 to 1976. The 1974 Sahara Beigh BMW 2002 Tii Diecast Model Car features opening hood, doors, trunk, and steerable front wheels. A must have for the serious collector.

ERTL/AMA 1/18 1965 CHEVROLET CHEVROLET CHEVELLE MALIBU SS Z16 DIECAST MODEL CAR

1965 Chevrolet Malibu Chevelle SS Z16 Diecast Model Yellow 1/18 Die Cast Car by ERTL Authentics

This 1965 Yellow Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS Z16 Diecast Model Car represents Chevy's introduction to the muscle car battle. No muscle car replica collection is complete without this beautiful model from the time when muscle cars ruled the road.

WELLY 1/18 1951 FORD F1 PICKUP DIECAST MODEL

1951 Ford F-1 Pickup Diecast Model Green 1/18 Die Cast Car By Welly



One of Fords most classic trucks. Beautifully made 1951 Green Ford F1 Pickup Diecast Model Truck with quality parts. A must have for any serious collector.

Monday, December 13, 2010

TROFEU 1/43 TRIUMPH TR7 RALLY 9th RAC RALLY 1980 ROGER CLARK


British Leyland ran a team of TR7s in rally competition from 1976 to 1980. These cars used the 16 valve Dolomite Sprint or Rover V8 engine and had disc brakes on all four wheels. They were reasonably successful on tarmac events but did not do well on off road sections Roger Clark competed on the 1980 RAC Rally in the TR7 for the British Leyland Works Team. It was to be the last rally in whch he competed as a works driver.


It was finished in the union jack colours of red, white and blue, the model shows of the wedge shape of the car very well, moveable tyres with treaded tyres, finescale wipers, headlamps moulded in the open position, detailed interior, super crisp decals, model length approx 9cm. Shop here

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...