Die-Cast: DNA Collectible’s VW Golf GTI Clubsport S

Golf GTI Clubsport S a hot hatch even in 1:18 scale ... Never as a teen or 20-something driver did I think Volkswagen would create a performance-oriented hatchback. The Beetle was about to go away, the Rabbit was new, and the Dasher was sort of sportier looking, but really, not so hot. Yet over the... Continue Reading →

March 12, 2021 0

Die-cast: DNA Collectibles Volvo Concept Coupe

Finally a model of the Volvo Coupe that became Polestar 1 ... For much of its modern history Volvo has been the maker of boxy utilitarian vehicles known for their safety. Sexy was as foreign to its styling department as polkas are to Shakira. But even a dowdy car company like Volvo can change and... Continue Reading →

December 1, 2020 0

Die-cast: DNA’s Subaru Baja

Subie's small Baja pickup looks great in 1/18 scale ... Leading sometimes is a lonely game. Just ask Subaru. Its Baja, a 4-door compact pickup based on a car platform was one of the first of its kind and can easily be seen in today’s multitude of such pickups. But it was not a sales... Continue Reading →

September 15, 2020 0

Die-cast: DNA Collectibles’ VW Passat W8

DNA’s Passat a rare and beautiful animal … About 6 months ago we introduced you to DNA Collectibles, a new Swiss company that had just released its first batch of 1/18 scale sealed body resin cars. That one was a sexy Audi R8 LMX, but its latest is this handsome dark blue 2001 Volkswagen Passat... Continue Reading →

April 28, 2020 0

Die-cast: DNA’s Audi R8 LMX

New firm's Audi R8 a blue beauty … First, a welcome to DNA Collectibles, a Swiss company, new to the 1/18-scale die-cast car market. If its beautiful sample of the Audi R8 LMX is indicative of its quality, the market has another fine competitor. While this gorgeous medium metallic blue R8 is the star here,... Continue Reading →