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BODY: Aurora Model Motoring WHEELS & TIRES: Road Race Replicas When I found out Model Motoring made a ’67 GTO I couldn’t wait to get my hands on one; it’s a beautifully proportioned body that looks exactly like the real thing. I’m a big fan of ‘60’s Ponchos, and though I tend to like theContinue reading “Meet the Fleet – Muscle Cars: ’67 Pontiac GTO“

The post discusses upgrading old Aurora Cigar Box toy cars into Thunderjet models, highlighting their historical significance and rarity. It details the conversion process, which involves modifying chassis and adjusting screw posts, while emphasizing collectors’ interest in preserving original models. The author shares personal experiences with conversions, showcasing improved performance and aesthetics.

As I continue to build my way to my goal of 2 fleets of 64 cars each, I’m going to show you some of the most recent builds as I put them together. This is similar to the  “Meet The Fleet” posts, except that there we’re looking back over what I’ve done in the lastContinue reading “NEW BUILDS: Ringing in the new year with a Ford G.T.40“

The post discusses various chassis colors for Auto World Ultra-G Thunderjet cars, highlighting the performance differences among them. While light brown chassis excel in speed, red chassis disappoint, prompting the author to replace them for better performance. They also express interest in chassis aesthetics and seek advice on motor maintenance.

A 5-lap timed musclecar shootout at Drag City: press photos