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Tommy Ivo Page 2

Ivo knew how to please fans. He hauled his creations in see-through trailers. The idea evolved into the massive rigs now used in all forms of racing. Ivo left no drag-racing frontier unexplored. After setting records with gas rails and fuel dragsters, he was among the first to campaign a jet-powered car. “While I hung […]

Jada Page 1

Entering the already crowded muscle-car field was risky for Jada Toys, but the unique Big Time Muscle line turned out to be a huge success. One of Jada Toys’ latest lines, D-Rods, takes the hot-rod scene to a new level of customization. CLICK IMAGES TO ENLARGE Just seven years ago, Jada Toys entered the diecast […]

Tuner Evolution Page 3

CLICK IMAGE TO ENLARGE The first real tuner car Before most tuner-car enthusiasts were born, the Datsun 510 was making its mark as the first Japanese sedan to challenge the status quo of road racing. The BRE 510s became the dominant force in SCCA Class C Trans Am racing. From 1970 to 1973, these cars […]

Beachin’ Vehicles Page 2

<!– See the GMP 2002 Team Corvette C5-R diecast version click here –> CLICK IMAGES TO ENLARGE 1949 was a banner year for Mercury styling, and the signature front end carried across to the woody wagon. Pristine paintwork, an awesome flathead V-8 and cool, hinged taillights that stay level even when the two-piece tailgate is […]

John Force Page 2

Popular speculation is that Ashley Force will inherit her dad’s funny car seat upon his retirement from driving. Fans have always taken to Force. His working-class demeanor and welcoming personality draws people in. Few drivers in drag racing history bring a crowd to life the way John Force does. Fans identify with his blue-collar work […]

Beachin’ Vehicles Page 1

<!– See the GMP 2002 Team Corvette C5-R diecast version click here –> Yat Ming is in on the woody action with this 1948 Ford. Real wood paneling, surf stickers on the rear windows and a roof rack with a wooden longboard really sell the look. Danbury Mints gorgeous 1940 Ford Deluxe Station Wagon shows […]

John Force Page 1

There are two great all-American motorsports: NASCAR and drag racing. Although their paths briefly intertwined, each has taken a different approach to gaining commercial success and fan support. Both have had their share of personalities, but it is drag racing that has supplied more drivers that have captivated enthusiasts’ imaginations. And within that group, none […]

Tuner Evolution Page 1

CLICK IMAGE TO ENLARGE Photo courtesy of NOPI Bringing the streetto Die-Cast You could say it all started back in the 70s during the fuel crisis. Big Detroit iron, popular with the hot-rod and muscle-car crowds, quickly gave way to smaller, lighter and more fuel-efficient vehicles. Although this new breed of autos offered improved […]

Diecast Bidding Wars Page 1

During the past decade, virtual communications have greatly affected consumer buying trends. No longer bound by brick-and-mortar stores or catalog houses, many have found that online buying is a cost-effective and convenient way to shop, and few areas of consumer and enthusiast interest have been more affected than diecast collecting and trading. CLICK IMAGE TO […]

DEORA II Page 2

WHAT’S IN A NAME? What are they? Deor>> Dodge A-100 economy pickup. Deora II>> Fiberglass body mated to a Cadillac DTS driveline. The original Harry Bradley sketches of what became the Alexander brothers creation was still without a name when AMT Model Co. wanted to add the show truck to its 1:24-scale plastic-model line. In […]