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09 Jul, 2007

Lightning Fest 2007 Strikes Chicago!

Posted by: admin In: General Diecast

Johnny Lightning announces its 2007 Lightning Fest event to be held at Wizard World Chicago on August 9-12 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. Johnny Lightning will unveil new model selections for 2008, new castings and prototypes, event cars and exclusive product offerings only available at the event, including three exclusive [...]

In September, 1950 Henry J. Kaiser, Chairman of the Kaiser-Frazer Motor Company, publically unveiled his low-priced threat to the Chevy 150. Even after taxes and fees the ‘Henry J’ could be had for $1,300 because it sported very few components and only 68 hp in it’s 4-cylinder engine. Just how few parts did this model [...]




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