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Amalgam’s Stunning Lotus Gold Leaf 49B Cosworth

April 9, 2013 | No Comment

Made with exacting attention to detail to replicate the Lotus 49B in which Graham Hill won the 1968 Monaco Grand Prix, this stunning 1:8 scale model from Amalgam is a work of art worthy of …

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Gear: Porsche 936 Junior

April 6, 2013 | No Comment

We know it’s only the very beginning of April, but it’s time to start thinking about your Christmas list, and how you’re going to swing this amazing Porsche 936 Junior, from Freisinger Motorsport.

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Top Five from Barrett-Jackson’s Scottsdale Auction

January 18, 2013 | No Comment

Held for a full week, from the 13th to the 20th of January, 2013, Barret-Jackson’s Scottsdale Auction is in the process of putting over 1200 stunning and rare machines up on the auction block.
These are …

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Top Five of 2012: Retro Motorsport Gear

January 11, 2013 | No Comment

 
The Magic Racing Car Models of Alistair Brookman
“My name is Alistair Brookman and I make 1:12 scale fully hand-built model Grand Prix Ferraris.”
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The Magic Racing Car Models of Alistair Brookman

November 27, 2012 | One Comment

“My name is Alistair Brookman and I make 1:12 scale fully hand-built model Grand Prix Ferraris.”
From the humblest beginnings can come the most extraordinary things.

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Life-Sized Aston Martin DBR1 Model to Star at Bonhams Goodwood Auction

August 16, 2012 | One Comment

“This piece of artwork is utterly unique, and the attention to detail is fascinating.” - Toby Wilson, Head of the Bonhams Automobilia Department
It’s often the little details which make up the difference between something good, and …

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Miniature Mayhem: 1932 Ford Salt Flat Racer Pedal Car

August 8, 2012 | No Comment

RM Auction’s Monterey sale has this gorgeous 1932 Ford Salt Flat Racer Pedal Car up for grabs.

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Model Car: 1972 McLaren M19C

July 10, 2012 | One Comment

A lot of love has gone into creating this 1:12 scale replica of a 1972 McLaren M19.  

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Win: Alan Jones’s Lola T332 F5000 diecast replica

June 14, 2012 | No Comment

The 1977 Rothmans Formula 5000 Series began with the running of the 42nd Australian Grand Prix at Oran Park. Pole position was set by Warwick Brown with a time of 65.7s, Alan Jones in a …

Modeler GP 2011

The 2011 Modeler GP

May 23, 2012 | No Comment

The Modeler GP is a static scale model building contest held in Japan every year, in which modelers compete to build accurate and beautiful scale models of motorcycles. And it’s packed with absolutely stunning retro …

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Game On: Simraceway to Model McLarens

December 4, 2011 | No Comment

Wouldn’t it be nice to come home in the evening, hop in your McLaren MP4/4 or M6 GT, pull down the pits at Spa and pump in a few quick laps before dinner?

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JoMoRo & Lystonia: Mini Racing Legends for Mini Racing Legends

August 4, 2011 | No Comment

The ’70s produced some glorious motorsport; and some of motorsport’s most charismatic and beautiful racing cars. Cars like the Porsche 917, Ferrari 512, and Lotus 72 were romping around circuits at the turn of the …

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Mega memorabilia collection: BobbyFabi.com

July 30, 2011 | One Comment

I just came across this glorious collection of racing memorabilia. The collection belongs to Robert Judy of California, and its quite fantastic.
Here is what he has to say about his fabulous collection
“I have been an …

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For Slot Mods, 12 Hours Just Isn’t Enough

July 19, 2011 | 2 Comments

Slot cars are great fun. You can slide them around nicely, and it can all get extremely competitive. So when I heard about Slot Mods’ limited edition replica cars and tracks, I was looking forward …

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Christmas Shopping: Slot Cars

December 23, 2009 | No Comment

Once people get over the initial sense that adults shouldn’t really be getting excited about the smell of hot electric engines, the subject of slot car racing soon turns to the enormous range of cars …