1935 Duesenberg SSJ Speedster

Auto World’s latest 1:18 pre-war model a striking beauty ... Car nuts know the Duesenberg name, but its cars were often rare, built in small quantities, while others were raced successfully, winning the Indianapolis 500 three times in the 1920s. Duesenberg was launched in 1920 in Indy, but only lasted until 1937, a short run... Continue Reading →

July 4, 2022 2

Die-cast: Autoworld 1935 Duesenberg SSJ Speedster

Auto World steps back in time to create a real Duesy ... Growing up in Indianapolis, the early auto world’s hub and home to the Indy 500, I was aware that the Duesenberg name was a big deal. Even though the company that brothers Augie and Fred Duesenberg had built to fame had already been... Continue Reading →

October 5, 2020 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 →