Die-cast: GP Replicas Ferrari 312 B3

Lauda's 1974 F1 car a spectacular 1:43 model ... Ferrari’s Formula 1 cars of the 1960s and 1970s were beautiful and less complex looking than today’s multi-winged wonders that seem to have stretched to limousine proportions. Niki Lauda’s sassy Ferrari 312 B3 of 1974 is a standout example of this with a simple solid nose... Continue Reading →

September 21, 2021 0

Die-cast: Brumm 1970 Le Mans Porsche 917K

Brumm racing models are a super value … Picture a blue and orange Gulf liveried racer and you’ll likely conjure up either a Ford GT40 or Porsche 917. Both were iconic racers in the late 1960s and early ’70s and now Porsche is fast approaching its 50th anniversary of the 917’s win at Le Mans.... Continue Reading →

February 18, 2019 0

Die-cast: Automodello 1934 Packard Twelve Convertible Victoria

Automodello creates stunning 1934 Packard Twelve Convertible Packard was a big deal prior to World War II, a player, one of the top makes in this country and recognized overseas for its quality and luxury. Even in 1934 when the Depression was at full song, Packard was turning out fancy machines for the upper crust... Continue Reading →

August 6, 2015 0

Die-cast: Automodello 1938 Packard Twelve Convertible Victoria

Packard Twelve highlights elegant 1930s styling While I prefer post-war cars, probably something to do with my age, I appreciate fine car design from earlier eras, such as the 1930s. Automodello’s fine 1:43 resin models seem to know no styling limits and certainly bridge a variety of decades. So there’s no surprise that Automodello now turns... Continue Reading →