Latest 1/43 scale Maserati racers are a colorful duo … The late 1930s and early 1940s saw race cars developing quickly into what we would consider modern racers and Wilbur Shaw and his Boyle Special, a Maserati 8CTF, led the way at the Indianapolis 500, but others followed quickly. In 1939 Shaw won the 500... Continue Reading →
Die-cast: Bburago LaFerrari
Bburago delivers high-value matte black LaFerrari I can’t explain it, but the youngsters these days are going crazy over matte finishes on cars, motorcycles, snowmobiles and ATVs. It is different, but looks like primer paint to me. Still, Bburago gives them what they want with its new matte, or flat, black LaFerrari in 1:18 scale. The... Continue Reading →
Jeep Wagoneer: The first SUV
I love Jeeps!! There, now I feel better, it's out there. I've gone road hunting in CJ's that still hurt my back, but it was still fun! I have owned a 1986 four-door Wagoneer (XJ), then a 1996 Grand Cherokee (ZJ), a Liberty (KJ). Designed by Diamler at the time and not my favorite because... Continue Reading →
Die-Cast: Replicarz 1911 Indy 500 Winner, Marmon Wasp
New Replicarz Marmon Wasp creates buzz! After all the buzz created by early preview photos, the new Replicarz 1911 Indianapolis 500-winning Marmon Wasp, proves worth the wait. I know I’ve been telling you for a while, and showing you photos, that teased at how special this 1:18 scale diecast would be, but now I’ve got... Continue Reading →
Die-cast: AutoArt’s McQueen Porsche Speedster
AutoArt nails McQueen’s racy Porsche 356 Speedster If you’re old enough to remember the chase scene in “Bullitt” you’ll likely appreciate AutoArt’s fastidious recreation of any of Steve McQueen’s cars, including his 356 Porsche Speedster. McQueen was a movie star first, then a racer of some note in the sports car world. Two of his... Continue Reading →
Die-cast: 1971 Plymouth Road Runner (NASCAR)
AutoWorld's Richard Petty Daytona 500 winner marks 120th Petty win There was only one Elvis and there is only one Richard Petty. Both are Kings. With Petty, NASCAR, or better yet, stock car racing, was his kingdom and he rules it still, behind dark glasses and under a crowning cowboy hat with a feather cluster and... Continue Reading →
Die-cast: Autoart Mercedes-Benz 190 SL
SL epitomizes elegant roadsters of 1950s, '60s Mazda’s Miata wasn’t the first small drop-top to gain popularity in the U.S. market. Way back in the 1950s and early ’60s Mercedes-Benz created an iconic roadster, the 190 SL. This wasn’t the first famous roadster either, but it was a big hit for Mercedes, and set the... Continue Reading →
Die-cast: Autoart 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray
Iconic split-window Vette a beauty Come on now, this is the Vette of all Corvettes. Autoart has kicked out a gorgeous rendition of the 1963 Corvette Sting Ray coupe, and in Daytona Blue no less. This was an iconic year for Corvette as 1963 was the first year of the second generation Vette, known as... Continue Reading →
Die-cast Car: Automodello Griffith Series 200
Newcomer Automodello scores with Griffith I know cars, but beyond the Griffith sports car name, this Series 200 race car was new to me. That’s how rare they are in the car world (only 192 were made), and in the die-cast car world. But rare is good when you’re collecting. The review car is a... Continue Reading →
Die-cast car: Autoart’s Parnelli Jones Saleen Mustang
Triple threat: Parnelli, Saleen and Mustang = winner Parnelli Jones, Steve Saleen and Mustangs, now there’s a recipe for success. Saleen is known for his customized high-performance Mustangs, while Parnelli is known for his success racing pony cars in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The fact that Ford’s venerable muscle car has been restyled... Continue Reading →