NEWS: Replicarz plans 1:43 Indy winners

1970-71 Al Unser cars coming soon, plus Blue Crown Specials I recently got a chance to see some pre-production photos of Replicarz’s latest Indy 500 die-cast models, these in 1:43 scale. So thought I'd share them with my die-hard die-cast fans. Replicarz, the Vermont-based die-cast model distributor has been cranking out beautiful 1:18 scale IndyCar... Continue Reading →

October 18, 2014 0

Die-cast: Phoenix Mint 1937 Studebaker Army Ambulance

Phoenix Mint delivers high value 1937 Studebaker ambulance Not every new diecast vehicle is a muscle car or modern model. The Phoenix Mint reaches back to World War II for its vintage 1937 Studebaker Army Ambulance in 1:43 scale. Studebaker, an Indiana-based automaker that got its start by making wagons for farmers in the 1850s, was... Continue Reading →

June 29, 2014 0

Die-cast: Corgi 2012 Lotus F1 E20

Corgi's 1:43 F1 Lotus E20 racer offers detail at value price By Mark Savage Lotus and its founder Colin Chapman are legendary, especially in Formula 1 racing circles. Chapman perfected the lightweight, fully stressed monocoque chassis and rear-engine design that revolutionized open wheel racing, both F1 and Indy Car, in the 1960s. Under Chapman’s guidance... Continue Reading →