Amongst the rarest and most difficult to find Auto World issues are the Release 19 “Legends of the Quarter Mile.” These very seldom come up for sale; in fact, one of them (the blue “Georgia Shaker” Ford Thunderbolt) I have never even seen. Thus, when the “Dandy” Dick Landy ’69 Charger came up for saleContinue reading “NEW BUYS – You Might Not Call Someone “Dandy Dick” Today, but Back in ’69…”
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The Super Stock Fleet Picks Up Speed!
On a frigid Saturday morning, the blogger decides to tinker in the basement, discovering two new cars for racing. He upgrades a white Charger for better performance on a small track and remakes a blue ’69 GTO. After testing their speed, he enjoys a cozy evening indoors while preparing for future races.
Whence This Love for Model Cars? Part 4: Much of The Beauty, More of the Fun, and Very Little of the Expense
Cars represent practicality and frustration, but for enthusiasts, they’re a source of joy and identity. Beyond mere appliances, cars are seen as art, deserving appreciation for their design. Model cars provide visual pleasure without the burdens of ownership. Ultimately, the joy of cars, whether real or miniaturized, enriches life through fun and creativity.
The Replacements, Episode X: A Necessary Downgrade Doesn’t Necessarily Mean Losing at the Track!
I’m changing Chargers again, dear readers! You know my obsession with the Charger forces me to just keep buying them, and I’ve just recently acquired a brand new Auto World release that, after a few weeks of deliberation, I have decided to add to the muscle car fleet. I’m not buying many of the newContinue reading “The Replacements, Episode X: A Necessary Downgrade Doesn’t Necessarily Mean Losing at the Track!”
NEW BUILDS: Dead Man’s Curve FOREVER!
If I’m going to add more Corvette Stingrays to the racing fleet, I’m going to have to add more Jaguar E-Types! Why? Because Jan & Dean say so, that’s why! And since one of their songs gave my track and this very blog their names, I’ll honor another of their 1964 hits about that fatefulContinue reading “NEW BUILDS: Dead Man’s Curve FOREVER!”