Monday, April 4, 2011

VANGUARDS 1/43 JAGUAR XJ6 AYRSHIRE POLICE




Although a Police Jaguar may seem extravagant, when the Ayrshire Police force enlisted OCS 359H in 1970 it was a practical solution to a problem. William Lyon’s cars had always been remarkable value for money and were among the fastest and best handling vehicles around, so as a high-speed Traffic Division cars they were perfect. The vehicle replaced an S Type, continuing Ayrshire’s tradition of using Jaguars. Shop here

Thursday, March 31, 2011

MINICHAMPS 1/43 1991 PORSCHE 944 CABRIOLET


A little different from the other new Porsches in the Minichamps range, which include a number of 911 variants, is this model of the front-engined 944. Shop here

Monday, March 28, 2011

MOTOR MAX 1/18 - 1953 BUICK SKYLARK

1953 Buick Skylark Diecast Model Red 1/18 Die Cast Car By Motormax


1953 Buick Skylark Diecast Model Red 1/18 Die Cast Car By Motormax


Buicks post-war styling feature was dropped for their 50th Anniversary dream car, the Skylark convertible. Part of G.M.'s 1953 class of production dream cars, along with the Cadillac El Dorado, Chevrolet Corvette, and Oldsmobile Fiesta, the Skylark had a unique look designed to complete with Erupean styling. Most dramatic was the lack of rear skirt. To this open look were added sporty Kelsey-Hayes wire wheels.

VANGUARDS 1/43 LAND ROVER - MET POLICE SETAC



We can see this Landie having a lot of appeal to a variety of collectors. The Met used these Special Equipped Traffic Accident Cars (SETAC) for many years, and it was a role the series IIa was well suited to. The front light arrangement is not quite convincing though. Shop here

Friday, March 25, 2011

YAT MING 1/43 - 1968 FORD MUSTANG GT FASTBACK BULLITT STEVE McQUEEN




One of Steve McQueen's most famous films, 'Bullitt', features a wild, roller coaster chase scene through the streets of San Francisco, with Steve McQueen driving a '68 Mustang GT. The scene is probably the first major car chase ever used in a feature film and every movie car chase that has followed over the years owes allegiance to Steve McQueen for making it happen

1968 Ford Mustang GT Green 1/43 Steve Mqueen Bullitt . Made of diecast with some plastic parts. Detailed interior, exterior. Has plastic display stand with plastic show case. Dimensions approximately L-4 inches long. See more 

Thursday, March 24, 2011

MOTORART 1/43 VOLVO XC 90 - RED


A model presented in 'Volvo for life' packaging, once more this is an accurate and exceedingly well detailed model, which perfectly captures all the nuances of the actual car, both externally and internaly. The finish in terms of paint work is also well applied. Shop here

IXO 1/43 JAGUAR D - ECURIE FRANCORCHAMPS




Wheel hubs, light lense and the detailed cockpit make this perennial favourite casting. In this finish the car came 3rd at Le Mans in 1955. 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...