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AUTOart 1/18 Products Coming In May

autoart porsche 917L 87170Gateway Global, distributor of AUTOart diecast model cars, has alerted us to their May offerings. New 2005Porsche 911 (996) GT3 models are the #71 Alex Job (80583), #68 Matthew Marsh (80582), and #136 Yokohama (80571, driver unknown). LeMans racing fans will be delighted to get their hands on the 1971 Porsche 917L Gulf #17 which was the Joseph Siffert and Derek Bell weapon for the 24 hours race. Street cars include the 2006 Subaru Impreza WRC Plain Body Version in White (80692), Toyota Sprinter Trueno (AE86) in red (78792), Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Midnight (70203), Porsche Carrera GT in White (78045), and Mercedes-Benz CL-Class in White (76166), Black (76165), and Silver (76164). We are happy to see AUTOart doing more limited edition models but disapprove greatly of their treatment of their loyal vendors as well as past insults to diecast collectors in interviews which displays a lack of concern for the hobbyist and an overall arrogance and haughty nature. Also be aware that a $3 per piece cost hike on all future and existing inventory is being levied immediately in addition to what most consider to be excessive increases over-and-above other makers in the last 2+ years. Unique and detailed offerings may justify a higher price but consider who and what you're supporting when purchasing.