Promo model: VW Karmann Ghia

What were you doing in 1967? For me, even though I was a kid, I was pumped because the Green Bay Packers become the first team in the modern era to win their third consecutive NFL Championship, 21-17 over the Dallas Cowboys in what became known as "The Ice Bowl". It was a great year... Continue Reading →

December 5, 2012 2

Slot cars? Star Wars Speeders

OK, show of hands. Who's a Star Wars geek? OK who's seen the movies? OK, who has ever heard of Star Wars? You know, "May the force be with you". Big guy in black that has trouble breathing. This movie clip should help. Well if you haven't, you've been stuck on some tropical island for... Continue Reading →

November 30, 2012 2

Promo model: AMC Hornet

Who doesn't love a good car chase? Show of hands. Yup, that's everybody. Good car chases are a big part of a movie. Perhaps the first one that comes to mind is the classic chase in Bullitt. Now think Bond, James Bond. Super awesome car chases in those movies but because, as you all know, I... Continue Reading →

November 16, 2012 3

Promo model: Studebakers

Let's start with a bit of trivia first. What TV show did Studebaker sponsor? I'll start singing the theme. Ooops, forgot you wouldn't be able to hear me. By the way, I do know all the words. One clue. Alan Young f was the star, at least the two legged one. Give up? It was... Continue Reading →

November 2, 2012 0

Promo model: 1969 Dodge Coronet 500 Convertible

The rarest of the rare for both the real deal and the promo model I track a lot of auctions both on eBay and some of the others specific to promo models. This weekend, on eBay, I was watching a '69 Dodge Coronet 500 convertible with bidding in 4 figures, something I have not seen... Continue Reading →

October 16, 2012 12

2013 Scion FR-S

Spiffy sportster rekindles Toyota's sport coupe tradition Finally, a new sports coupe from Toyota, albeit offered through its entry-level youngster brand, Scion. I’ve missed the Toyota Celica for years now, and I’m not alone, so with the 2013 Scion FR-S, Toyota again has a low-cost sports coupe that looks great and will provide much entertainment... Continue Reading →

October 13, 2012 0

Diecast: Indy 500 Roadsters (Bryan, Marshman)

Replicarz brings back historic Indy 500 models One racer dominated the Indy Car scene on pavement and dirt during the 1950s. He was a three-time Indy Car champ and winner of the 1958 Indy 500. His name? Jimmy Bryan. By 1961 sadly Bryan was dead from an odd dirt track accident and there was a... Continue Reading →

October 13, 2012 0

Promo model: The Edsel

The aim was right, well sort of Ford invested $400,000,000 in its development and those were mid-5o's numbers. Can you imagine what that would have taken in today's dollars? Yikes. It would be enough to bankrupt a car maker. The Edsel is most famous for being a marketing disaster and the name "Edsel" became synonymous with commercial... Continue Reading →

October 2, 2012 1

Promo model: Nash Metropolitan

In the early 50's most of the car manufacturers were going the "bigger is better" route. Nash Motor Company executives were examining the market to offer American buyers an economical transportation alternative. In came the Nash Metropolitan. Wait a minute, isn't the all coming around again with cars like the Fiat 500 and Smart Car? Same concept,... Continue Reading →

September 18, 2012 2

Art by Design: The Automobile

Since it was nice this past weekend, I hopped on my motorcycle and took a ride to the Wilson Center in Brookfield, WI for an art show. No wait, not just an "art show". Sure they had paintings, which I barely glanced at, but they also had some pretty cool cars which are really rolling... Continue Reading →