Die-cast: Ixo’s 1958, 1960 Ferrari 250, Le Mans winners

Racy Ferrari 250s, when Ferrari was dominant ... Part of the fun of any die-cast or model car collection is in comparing the differences of similar cars made a couple years apart. So when American-Excellence sent us the Le Mans-winning Ferraris from 1958 and 1960, both made by Ixo, the fun began. These are from... Continue Reading →

January 17, 2018 0

Die-cast: CMC’s 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO

CMC creates Ferrari's most beautiful, the 250 GTO The term “icon” is bandied about nearly as much as politicians promise tax cuts, but if you’re a Ferrari lover of a certain age, the 1962 250 GTO is likely the first car you think of when you hear “Ferrari” mentioned. I know, I raced an HO version... Continue Reading →

December 27, 2015 0

Die-cast: CMC Aston Martin DB4

CMC creates rare, beautiful Aston Martin DB4 Rare counts for a lot in the real, that is 1:1, vintage car world, and it’s making its mark in the diecast car market too. CMC, the premier high-end diecast car model maker has made a habit of creating beautiful 1:18 models of rare race cars and elegant... Continue Reading →