SUN STAR 1/18 FORD MUSTANG SPORTSROOF

1971 Ford Mustang Sportsroof Diecast Car Model 1/18 Acapulco Blue Die Cast Car by Sunstar

From the range of US Collectables from Sun Star in 1/18th scale, this is the 1971 Ford Mustang. As we expect from 1/18th scale models, this has serveral operating features, while the detailing is good, including the engine, although the interior could be improved.

THE STUDEBAKER LARK STATION WAGON

The Studebaker Lark Station Wagon (42b) had been released in the US in Nevember 1964, but it did not appear in Europe until the New Year. This model appeared at a time when Matchbox was including the maimum number of features to provide value for money. It was decides to enhance this model by including a sliding rear roof panel over the rear compartment.

The usual features of the time were included, in terms of spring suspension, clear plastic windows and a moulded white plastic interior which was extended to include a rear tow hook. A white plastic hunter complete with rifle and hound completed the accessories.

Early models were painted in blue but, as time went by, lighter blue versions appeared. The sliding roof became progressively lighter in colour until a very pale blue sliding roof panel appeared. The earliest boxes depict a red car but this was never issued. A pre-production version with red body, pinkroof and blue roof panel is shown for the sake of interest. It is presumed that this two-colour version was just too expensive to manufacture. Another trail version is known to exist, fitted with Police decals from the Ford Galaxy, but this idea did not reach production.

The only casting variation associated with this model concerns the tow slot below the front bumper which was cast into subsequent releases. The model was never fitted with Superfast wheels as it was replaced by the Iron Fairy Crane in 1969.--Model Collector

ERTL 1/18 SCALE 1965 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE SS 396 DIECAST MODEL

1965 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 Diecast Model Blue 1/18 Die Cast Car by ERTL Matco Tools

One of the classiest muscle cars, the Camaro SS makes a handsome model. This car represents Chevy's introduction to the muscle car battle. No muscle car replica collection is complete without this beautiful 1965 Black Chevrolet SS 396 Diecast Model Car from the time when muscle cars ruled the road.

KYOSHO 1/18 BMW 2002Tii DIECAST MODEL CAR

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

This beautifully recreated model of the famous 2002 series. This car was ancestral grandfather to the BMW 3 Series and was produced from 1968 to 1976. This 1973 Sahara Beige BMW 2002tii Diecast Model Car features opening hood, doors, trunk and steerable front wheels. A must have for the serious collector.

MOTORMAX 1/24 - 1974 AMC GREMLIN X DIECAST CAR MODEL

1974 AMC Gremlin X Diecast Car Model 1/24 Red Die Cast Car by Motormax

The OPEC oil embargo sent gas prices soaring in 1974. And fuel shipping imports were stealing Motown car sales. Luckily, AMC's all-new compact and sporty Gremlin X was ready for action. Add this forgotten 70's classic to your collection. Masterfully replicated with wired engines, bucket seats, authentic interiors and brilliant chrome trim. Don't miss out.

JOHNNY LIGHTHING BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER- SPIKE GILES CITROEN

 

 Gile's Citroen comes in two colours, a sparkly metallic silver, as well as a shark skin colour grey. Silver version was in the original release of four Buffy vehicles and the grey hit the shelves in the second release. Both use the same mould, tan coloured interior, tyres and so on, however there is a considerable difference between the two colours that make it worthwhile collecting both. Both releases like all other vehicles in the Buffy series come with a bonus collector card. These have a variety of images of various actors from the TV show, of course the ones with Sarah Michelle Gellar cost a lot more to collect these days. You can get the other actor carded vehicles fairly cheap with the exception of Alyson Hannigan (Willow) who has increased in demand since How I Met Your Mother became one of the biggest shows in recent times. 

Not only can you get the different actors on the collector cards but you can also get them wearing different clothing and with different quotes. The better quotes with Sarah on them are also more expensive than the ones about pep and so forth. When these do come online as loose cars they sell for a fraction of the blister pack prices. Without the pack though, you wouldn't even know they were from Buffy. So tracking down the right actor card and quote is important as you're not likely to be removing your Citroen from the blister pack. --James Simpson Shop here

MINICHAMPS 1/43 PORSCHE 356C CABRIO "POLIZEI DUESSELDORF" Police Car

The Porsche 356 C cabrio "Polizei Duesseldorf" of 1963-1965 is offered in white. This is an accurate and finely finished model. Shop here