Die-cast: Autoart McLaren P1 GTR

McLaren's P1 GTR a sexy beast … Supercars are like cell phones, always one-upping each other to the point that they blend together. Which one is fastest today? They also all seem cut from the same well chiseled mold with swoopy looks and rounded edges that reflect the stylings of Le Mans-style racers, and at... Continue Reading →

June 30, 2019 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 →

October 30, 2013 0

Die-cast: 1935 Mercedes-Benz W25 racer

W25 dominates die-cast like real racer did the track Before WWII and before Formula 1 racing there was the European Championship with major European automakers like Alfa Romeo, Auto Union, Maserati, Bugatti and later Ferrari. But in 1934 Mercedes-Benz jumped into the fray with its W25 racer and by 1935, after a year of development,... Continue Reading →