Monday, October 18, 2010

1955 CHEVY BEL AIR 1/24 RED/WHITE




In 1955, Chevrolets gained a V8 engine option.Bel Airs could be ordered in convertible, hardtop coupe, 2 and 4 door sedans. 1955 Red Chevrolet Bel Air 500 Pace Car Diecast Model Car features authentic race day markings, opening hood, doors and steerable front wheels. A great addition to any collection. Shop here

Saturday, October 16, 2010

CORGI 1/43 BEATLES FX4 TAXI





White metal figures also accompany The Beatles Collection. This model is the familiar FX4 taxi covered with press cuttings, to be the 'newspaper taxis' from 'Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds'. To accompany the taxi is a white metal figure of Lovely Rita, Meter', from another of the tracks on the Sargeant Pepper album. Shop here

Thursday, October 14, 2010

THE BEATLES BEDFORD CA GRAFFITI VAN & FIGURES







History has confirmed that The Beatles were not merely a pop group but the definitive musical phenomenon spanning more than four decades. Since 1960 the lifestyles of John, Paul, George and Ringo have influenced and reflected the lives of generations across the globe. Corgi's association with The Beatles started in 1969 with the production of the official Yellow Submarine die cast model, an association that continued in 1997 with a collection of meticulously detailed models of vehicles owned, used and associated with the Fab Four. These special edition models have been meticulously researched and will appeal to Beatles fans and die cast collectors everywhere. Shop here

SCHUCO CLASSIC RETRO TOY TRANSPORT AND RACER






Hours of fun await you with this amazing two-vehicle retro toy. Based on classic Schuco patented metal toys from decades past, both race car and transport operate. The truck is electrically powered with three D batteries and is connected by cable. You can drive it forward or backward and the steering is mechanically controlled by the clear handheld control through the cable. Once parked, you can engage the motor to lift the cargo bed too. Additionally, the horn operates using a separate wind-up mechanism and is activated by a button on the hood. The Schuco Studio race car is a gem onto itself. Patterned after a 1936 Mercedes racer, the model uses a classic wind-up mechanism for propulsion and the front wheels are controlled from the cockpit steering wheel. All this plus a cast metal, hand-painted driver figure as well as the mechanic behind the wheel of the transport. Instructions plus certificate of production and authenticity are safely tucked inside the large red gift box with retro graphics and hinged lid. Shop here

Monday, October 11, 2010

UT MODELS 1/18 BMW 320i



The BMW 320i STW Racing Collection is enhanced by another fine model, a car driven by Cecetto. Once more it repays careful examination to see the fine detailing. Shop here

Saturday, October 9, 2010

ERTL 1/18 JAGUAR XKR ROADSTER DIECAST MODEL CAR

Jaguar XKR Green James Bond From "Die Another Day" Movie Diecast Model 1/18 Die Cast Car By Ertl




This is a very highly detailed 2002 Jaguar XKR Roadster James Bond Die Another Day diecast model car 1:18 scale die cast by Ertl. Includes Q-card CD ROM. Fold out lower door panels and retractable front grille panels to expose rockets. Opening trunk and fold down rear body panel to expose mortars, pop-up Gatling gun in the rear deck behind front seats, simulated spiked tires. Opening doors with detailed interior, Opening hood with detailed engine, Working front steering.

Thursday, October 7, 2010

YAT MING 1/18 1958 RED ASTON MARTIN DB2-MARK III DIECAST MODEL CAR


The Mark III was a sports car sold by Aston Martin from 1957 through 1959. It was an evolution of the DB2/4 Mark II model it replaced, using an evolution of that car's W.O. Bentley-designed Lagonda 2.9 L 178 cubic inch straight 6 engine. This 1958 Red Aston Martin DB2-4 Mark 3 Diecast Model Car has stunning build quality and is sure to sell out quickly

Monday, October 4, 2010

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.

Thursday, September 30, 2010

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

Monday, September 27, 2010

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.itShop 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

Friday, September 24, 2010

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

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...