ByDon Hammonds
It’s time for Santa again, model collectors.
But are you missing something from your list to the man in red this year?
If  you love 64th scale model cars–and who doesn’t among  model car enthusiasts?–you may have overlooked some of the best products coming out of what is arguably the master of the scale: GreenLight.
You know GreenLight’s work. Painstakingly accurate. One of the only companies that gives you accurately designed wheels, rims, hubcaps and interiors.  Paint so glossy and real looking  …

Some of history’s best loved “rides” from the flicks are getting a second wind, thanks to GreenLight, maker of highly accurate, upscale 1:64 model cars.
     The first series features Dom’s Dodge Charger, from “Fast & Furious,” the kickin’ 1977 Pontiac Trans Am from “Sm0key and the Bandit,” the imposing Chicago Police Dodge Monaco from ”The Blues Brothers,” Jake and Elwood’s Bluesmobile from “The Blues Brothers,” and Natalia’s Dodge Charger fr0m the “CSI: Miami” television show.

 
As has always been the case with …

By Don Hammonds
This year’s big milestone  for the auto industry is the 100th anniversary for Mercedes-Benz.
The storied automaker is the birthplace of many a patent for important auto technology, safety and performance features, and we need not remind you of the many fabulous wheels they’ve sent down the road, much to the pleasure of auto enthusiasts and consumers alike.
Today, perhaps some of the most coveted new Mercedes cars are the AMG versions, all of which are fast enough to curl both …

GreenLight  fans–and we know your numbers are huge—rejoice!
Your favorite model company has released some new products in its Auction Block and Muscle Car Garage lineups, and after taking a close look, we can tell you that they are terrific, as usual.
We had a chance to take a look at the following new Auction Block 1:64 scale models: 2010 Ford Shelby GT500, 1968 Plymouth GTX hardtop; 1966 Shelby GT-350H, 1970 Chevrolet Corvette LT-1 ZR-1, and the 1971 Dodge Charger R/T Hemi.
In …

It’s gift giving time again, and model car makers have a bunch of models, old and new, that may find a a home under many a holiday tree this year.
And of course, many of the models we reviewed were all done up in shiny red paint—what else would you expect in December?

Our first stop on our holiday rounds is Danbury Mint, maker of some of the finest 1:24 model cars and trucks in the country. Their contribution this month is …

When it comes to collector car events, few compare to the ritz, glitz, and glamour of the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction. Fashion shows, ride ‘n drives, and plenty of nightlife welcome visitors to the events, help in Scottsdale, Palm Beach,. Fla. and Las Vegas.
The stars of these shows are the dizzying array of classic and special interest cars Established in 1971 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction specializes in providing products and services to classic and collector …

The very first Danbury Mint model I saw was, I believe their first ever in the diecast business. It was an antique Mercedes Benz roadster from the 1930s, and it was exceptionally well done.

Many years have passed since that first replica was introduced, and Danbury Mint has only become stronger, more dominant and more pace setting in the die cast 1:24 model business.
Opening doors, real fuel and brake lines, fully detailed engines, stickers and labels where they should be—they …

When you say “Franklin Mint,” you’re talking some of the highest quality replicas on the market from one of the pioneers of 1:24 die cast automobiles and trucks.
They offer everything, too, from contemporary cars and trucks to some rare historic cars and trucks that aren’t often seen even in museums.
Prices for their products generally range from just over $100 to $140, and the collection is an extensive one.
For instance, the Franklin Mint has a number of worthy limited-edition products …

GMP, a relatively new model car company, has already established a reputation for unbeatable detail, impeccable quality and models that sell out almost immediately after they hit the market.
Their lineup is a strong one in 1:24, 1:18 and 1:12 scales, with everything from Cobras and Corvettes, to Pontiac GTOs, Ford Mustangs and Plymouth Road Runners.
Their 1:24 collection includes Ford Mustangs, Mustang Shelby models, Pontiac GTOs, and Buick T Types among other things—but you’d better check with GMP because their …

Aah, GMP!
What can you say about a company that consistently puts out some of the best, most detailed 1/24th and 1/18th scale models in the industry?
I’ll tell you what you can say—bring on more of them!

This time around we will take a look at some Buicks, a gorgeous Ford GT40, and some lovely Ford Fairlanes.
The 1980s era Buicks are renditions of the fabled GNX and Regal Turbo cars that ruled the roads back then. GMP has outdone itself with these …