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Highway 61 No. 50766 - 2006 Dodge Challenger Concept Ramchargers Super Stock

Highway 61 No. 50767 - 2006 Dodge Challenger Concept 'Color Me Gone' Super Stock

Highway 61 No. 50761 - 2006 Dodge Challenger Concept Super Stock

Highway 61 No. 50759 2008 Challenger SRT-8 'Vanishing Point' Concept

Highway 61 No. 50736 1968 Dodge Dart GTS 383

Highway 61 No. 50744 1967 Dodge Coronet R/T 440 Black

Highway 61 No. 50756 1965 Plymouth Hemi Belvedere 'Texas Rattler'

Highway 61 No. 50757 1965 Plymouth Hemi Belvedere Medium Blue Metallic

Highway 61 No. 50730 1969 Boss 302 Mustang 'Smokey Yunick' Tribute Car

The above 1:18 scale diecast model cars have been announced in Limited Editions of 600 diecast pieces by Die-Cast Promotions (Highway 61) as coming soon from September – December, 2009. голова болит секс

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This venerable Shelby GT350 No. SFM6S293 is an absolute brute on the track, the machine is surprisingly original, still wearing the front disc/rear drum brake setup as well as original sheet metal and body panels. The interior, while stripped of unnecessary weight, still has the original dash. The present owner, Hal McCarty, believes the car should compete the way Shelbys were meant to compete in the 1960’s. Currently, the car is entered in four to five vintage races each year. It is believed that this important Shelby GT350 race car has participated in more than 50 races during its illustrious career. Model car features include oil cooler with rubber hoses, carburetor plenum, steel fuel line, extruded aluminum door window frames, torque thrust style wheels and R-Model style front apron.

Lane Exact Detail will be releasing this Shelby GT-350 diecast model car as Part No. 119 in July with a street price around $89.

The Corvette C3 was the third-generation of the Corvette and stayed in production for 14 years, from 1968 thru 1982, undergoing many changes during that run.

Even in 1982, the lines of the Corvette C3 still looked current thanks to the updates that Chevrolet had performed along the way. The introudction of the sloping fastback in 1978 modernized the shape, which was completed by the 1980 model facelift, which introduced the new aerodynamic front and rear bumpers. The end-of-the-line was celebrated by the release of the 1:18 scale diecast model 1982 Corvette Collectors Edition by AUTOart

 (Part No. 71201).

The diecast model car’s silver metallic paint finish is up to normal AUTOart standards and really does well at showing off the lines of the Corvette. The Collector’s Edition also featured factory pinstriping and these find themselves well-defined and perfectly replicated. The application of the faded-out stripes on the doors and hood are well-executed and really place the car solidly in its unique time in American automotive history.

The model features correct, funtional pop-up headlights which are operated by a small lever under the car’s nose. The headlights are themselves well-defined and have a fine chrome ring around them.

Further, the T-tops and opening window continue to echo the real car. The 1982 Corvette Collector’s Edition was the first Corvette hatchback, a feature that has continued ever since. Opening is simple, but caution is urged to not damage the plastic hinges. The T-tops are bronze-tinted plastic and clip in and out of position easily to enable the owner to display the model as they prefer. Like the real car, these tops can be stored in the fully-carpeted trunk.

Additionally, the ‘82 Corvette Collector Edition package also sported a multi-color interior; the seats were trimmed in leather and featured graduated colored panels, which were complimented by matching door trim. These are suprisingly-well detailed on the diecast replica and the dashboard gauges are behind clear coverings and are readable. One questionable point though is the 120 MPH speedometer. Accurate? In 1982, the government’s 85 MPH speedometer law was still in effect!

The buttons and detail of the center console are accented with silver which makes them nicely visible. Floor coverings and fabric seatbelts provide a nice touch. Overall, the model’s interior tends to be very well done, though some features are a bit on the chunky side.

Under the long, sculpted hood sits the GM 350 Cross-Fire TBI fuel-injected engine which was good for over 200 horsepower. An interesting feature of the 1982 Corvette was the solenoid-operated ait intake that only opened at full-throttle, which is accurate on the underside of the model’s hood. The engine compartment is nicely molded and finished and the warning and instructions decals are likewise well-done.

But the model presents nothing attention-getting here and the finish is quite basic, which continues to the undercarriage. All the necessary chassis and suspension features are here, but the sea of black plastic really disappoints.

The 1982 Corvette Collector’s Edition was fitted with special aluminum wheels designed to look like the bolt-on wheels of the 1967 Stingray model. As fitted to the diecast replica, these are finey molded and feature the Corvette flag symbol on the center cap. Together with the white-lettered Goodyear Eagle GT2 tires, the combination delivers amazing eye-candy!

To make sure that the Collectors Edition package couldn’t be cloned from a standard Corvette, it had a zero in the sixth digit of the VIN number instead of the eight found on standard models. This was the first Corvette to have a sticker-price over $20,000 – but that didn’t stop 6,759 Chevy customers from lining up to get theirs! In its 14-year lifespan, GM sold more than 542,000 Corvette C3 cars – easily one of the most popular Corvettes ever.

To summarize, the AUTOart 1:18 1982 Corvette Collector’s Edition would make a worthy addition to any diecast collection, though we are disappointed to see AUTOart continuing to raise their prices. The cost on this model is now over double what it was at the time of its first release years ago! The model is weighty, solid, well-built and just plain looks great! If you can find one at a reasonable price, we do recommend it despite some disappointments!

You can thank John Z. Delorean for the Olds 4-4-2. It was brought to life to compete with the Pontiac Temepest GTO which had proved to be an unexpected success midway through the 1964 model year. The car arrived late in the ‘64 season and Oldsmobile called the option package 4-4-2 based on the combination of four-barrel carburetor, four-speed transmission and dual exhaust. It was available on Cutlass and F-85 models and could be ordered on coupes and sedans, of which only ten were built.

In 1965 the Pontiac GTO received corporate sanction from General Motors and so Oldsmobile countered the attack with the big-engine 4-4-2. The option package was renamed and a new 400 ci engine became standard and the definition of 4-4-2 was restated as 4

00 cubic inches, 4 -barrel carb, and 2 exhausts. Engine output was quoted at a modest 345 horse-power to placate the government and insurance industry. The 4-4-2 became a completely separate model from 1968 thru 1971 and was reninstated as an option for 1972.

Collectors of diecast model cars will be delighted to know that Lane Exact Detail has released a 1:18 scale rendition of the 1972 Olds 4-4-2, made from a whopping 187 parts!

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The big, muscular coupe is finished in authentic Viking Blue with contrasting white pinstripes and trim. The distinctive split grille is also there in faux chrome-plated glory. Under the hood sits the wired and plumbed Oldsmobile Rocket 350 V8 engine, which was originally available in two outputs – either 160 or 180 horsepower – and if that still wasn’t enough power, the optional 455 cubic inch engine had three different states of tune, all the way up to 300 horsepower! The rest of the model’s engine bay contains a good level of detail; the AC Delco battery is wired and the brake lines exit the brake booster!

The doors of the pillarless coupe open to allow access to the interior. The combination of white trim and black carpet is a reminder of just how stylish the 1970’s really were! (Bell-bottoms anyone?) The trim looks smart and the woodgrain finish on the dashboard and center console complete the interior decor. The bucket seats fold forward to allow entry to the rear seat where the passengers had lap-type seat belts, matching those in the front, which also had sash belts that attached to the ceiling. The Lane Exact Detail dieast model also sports correct, folding sun visors. The one disappointment of the model might be the dashboard, which is a little basic. All the gauges are there but are only decals, lowering an otherwise high standard of detail. The rest of the dashboard has been accented by the chrome-llok trim around the vents, air conditioner controls and radio. The big shifter for the automatic transmission take center stage in the console.

The model’s trunk benefits from having a spare tire, as well as a jack molded into the floor. The authentic decal instruction for tire changes are even there; clearly printed and easily readable!

The Firestone wide oval tires are well molded and the white-letter sidewalls look just right. The wheels are color-coded to the bodywork and the use of chrome finishing really lifts the entire presentation. Sitting on a fuly-operational suspension complete with front and read coil springs, the model can be displayed with its front wheels in different positions thanks to its poseable steering. Underneath the car, the dual exhaust-pipe system runs from the engine compartment and ends in twin chrome tips.

The model’s differential and driveshaft are equally well detailed and Exact Detail’s use of wire to replicate the fuel lines is feature we especially appreciate!

The 1:18 scale Lane Exact Detail 1972 Olds 4-4-2 in Viking Blue (Diecast Part Number 313) is a licensed product of General Motors and was produced in a limited edition run of only 996 diecast pieces. If Viking Blue or a coupe is not your preference, you’ll be happy to know that Exact Detail has already produce the Olds 4-4-2 in other combinations and has plans to expand on the product line with even more offerings. Might was well start clearing some shelf space now!

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It’s no suprise that the global economy in its current state has resulted in a major correction for the diecast industry as well. As of this writing, most economists are calling for a bottoming-out of the US economy anywhere from early summer to late 2009, with a rebound coming swiftly thereafter. But will the diecast hobby bounce back so quickly? What have diecast manufacturers learned from this lesson that ultimately began over five years ago while the industry was at an unsustainable all-time high and assuming it would only get better? Could this correction actually result in a stronger hobby for all, with a more realistic outlook for future prosperity?

Even with a steady upsurge in spending, don’t expect the same for diecast sales. Distributors on the leading-edge of supply-and-demand began drastically reducing inventory in 2006 and at this time, levels are at an all-time low. With less inventory moving, higher profit margins per piece have resulted in the current exhorbitant pricing. After all, doesn’t it make more sense for a company to produce half the pieces at twice the cost if the market will bear it? жен ебут

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Gateway Global (parent company of AUTOart), in a move to adopt Exoto-ish fulfillment practices, is focusing on their own retail website. Naturally, this has angered their loyal distributors. 14 порно девочки

AUTOart’s current practice of alienating their distribution channel is equally as puzzling as the magazine article (“The People’s Republic of Models” Car and Driver – August, 2005) in which Gateway Global CEO Mr. Yee threw barbs at American car enthusiasts, and the August 23, 2008 Press Release

that blamed their latest “imminent and inevitable price increase” mainly due to their peasant work force’s wages increasing “from less than US$100 per month to more than US$200 nowadays (including food and accommodation).”

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This begs the question: When the industry has re-emerged, who will be left standing? Will the hobbyist, no longer enjoying unlimited production runs and low prices from yesteryear, tolerate unrealistic new costs? If not, will the industry be reduced to simply producing Christmas gifts? It is our informed opinion that the collector will soon begin to see a sustainable pricing structure in place that will wary only slightly for years to come. There will also be far less releases, and most of those will be in limited quantities. Whether this is a positive is a matter of perspective. While the diecast hobbyists may purchase fewer pieces, is it possible that those pieces will be of higher quality and a more intrguing subject matter?

Our advice from the start of this industry-wide adjustment has been the same: vote with your wallet. If you fail to see the value in a diecast release, mark it off of your list or show patience and purchase it on the secondary market (ie, eBay or GoMotorBids.com). Take the time to reason and evaluate whether a company really even deserves your diecast dollar! If their business practices leave you angered and frustrated, let them know about it and show resolve to not pay retail for any of their new products. You can bet that manufacturers are watching how the market responds and will act accordingly. They will charge what the market will bear, and that is being determined right now!