Leave it to Carol Shelby to take a “cute” outdated British roadster with a pre-war engine design and fair-to-midland performance and turn it into the most brutal, most iconic car in the history of cars! There’s nothing I can say about the Cobra 427SC that hasn’t already been said, including that its performance remained unequaledContinue reading “NEW BUILDS: Illustrating why the Cobra 427 Roadster is the Most Emulated Car in History!”
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Those “Off Brands” we had as Kids: Where are your Yatming, Playart, and Zylmex Die-Cast Cars Today?
The author reflects on nostalgic die-cast car brands from their childhood, particularly focusing on lesser-known “off brands” like Playart, Yatming, and Ertl. These brands offered unique models but often lacked quality compared to major players like Matchbox and Hot Wheels. The commentary highlights both personal memories and collectible values of these toys today.
The Big Sports Car Fleet RE-SORT Project
The post discusses preparations for an upcoming sports car tournament, focusing on organizing cars into competitive groups based on performance rather than racing numbers. The author drops the “Enduro” race due to time constraints but introduces a new format for other events in the Banzai Runner series, which promises exciting matchups ahead.
Project XL500: A Rare Cigar Box Toy Causes A Conundrum: To “Thunderjetize,” or NOT to “Thunderjetize?”
The seller offered a dark blue Ford Galaxie XL500 fastback, which intrigued the blogger due to its rarity, despite its status as an “error piece.” After careful disassembly and modifications, the blogger customized it into a T-Jet, achieving a great look at a lower cost while enjoying the process of restoration, emphasizing the joy of collecting.
NEW BUILDS: The “Missing” Cobra Daytona Coupe Finally Joins The Fray!
I’ve ranted about this before at least 3 times, and possibly 4 times, on this here blog, and get ready, ‘cuz here I go again… ‘Ay, Auto World! Why doncha you reissue this awesome car??? You are looking here at one of only 4 versions of one of the best Auto World releases of allContinue reading “NEW BUILDS: The “Missing” Cobra Daytona Coupe Finally Joins The Fray!”