In small-scale (3-inch) car-collector circles, among those who refuse allegiance to a single die-cast brand and enjoy all three-inch die-cast cars regardless of maker, there is a slow but steady undercurrent among the conversation: Can’t we have a plain ol’ sedan? Do we need another VW New Beetle (at least 15 done, in coupe and […]
* Fans of “Man From U.N.C.L.E.” will no doubt recall the Piranha, a car that Gene Winfield built for the show. It appears that the exact car from filming has now turned up and is headed for a restoration. UPDATE (13.June 2011): Geoff Hacker’s Forgotten Fiberglass has more on the Piranha. * Speaking of Gene […]
By now, you’re likely aware of Kyosho’s gorgeous 3-inch Ferrari models: picture-perfect representations of Cavallino Rampante favorites sold in “model kit” form – fully painted but unassembled die-cast cars that take about 30 seconds to put together. (Screws and the cutest little screwdriver you’ve ever seen are included.) Their Ferrari Series 8 models are here […]