Thursday, November 14, 2024

1992 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer Maisto 1:24











El Ford Explorer es un automóvil todoterreno del segmento E producido por el fabricante estadounidense Ford Motor Company desde el año 1990. El modelo también se vendió con las denominaciones Mazda Navajo, Mercury Mountaineer y Lincoln Aviator; las marcas Mazda, Mercury y Lincoln tienen algún vínculo con Ford. El Explorer tiene chasis de largueros y motor delantero longitudinal, y está disponible con tracción trasera y a las cuatro ruedas. Se encuentra por debajo de Ford Expedition. La Explorer tiene capacidad para 5 a 7 personas mientras que la Expedition puede llevar hasta 8 personas cómodamente. La versión más completa es la Eddie Bauer.
La primera generación se puso a la venta en marzo de 1990 como un modelo 1991 para enfrentarse directamente a los modelos Chevrolet Blazer/GMC Jimmy, Dodge Ramcharger, Nissan Pathfinder, Honda Pilot. Se ofrecía con carrocerías de tres y cinco puertas; la segunda tenía una batalla 245 mm mayor. Su único motor era de gasolina V6 de 4.0 litros de cilindrada, que desarrollaba 157 CV de potencia máxima (173 CV desde el modelo 1993). Esta primera generación era mayor en tamaño que sus otros competidores de esos años, mencionados anteriormente. La edición limited de 1993 era la versión de más de lujo con exteriores monocromáticos, consola en techo con brújula, termómetro exterior, estribos, rines de lujo, etc. Las versiones Eddie Bauer generalmente tienen aditamentos como asientos en cuero, y algunos terminados exteriores más vistosos. La primera generación podía acomodar a 5 pasajeros adultos incluso de hasta 1,90 de estatura y con más comodidad que un sedan mediano. Esta generación rompió listas de ventas en todo el mundo con 270,000 unidades vendidas al año y en su segunda generación bajaron las ventas a 160,000 unidades.

Thursday, November 7, 2024

Tom Daniel Red Baron Hot-Rod (1969) 1:18











Tom Daniel is one of the most prolific hot rod and custom car designers of the 20th century. A unique combination of industrial designer and fine artist, Tom combined his formal design training with his love of cars to create some of the wildest wheeled creations ever seen! His catalog of over 80 model kit designs have left their mark in the imagination of everyone who loves cars. His passion and knowledge led Tom to the "Rocketman" Land Speed Record project and countless other design adventures during his amazing career. 'TD' continues to push the design envelope to this day, just as he's done since the late 1950's! His eye for design and wild imagination have created some of the most famous custom car and bike designs ever. Tom Daniel is a true IRON LEGEND.

Monday, October 28, 2024

1979 Chevrolet Corvette (C3) Motormax 1:24












The Chevrolet Corvette (C3) is the third generation of the Corvette sports car that was produced from 1967 until 1982 by Chevrolet for the 1968 to 1982 model years. Engines and chassis components were mostly carried over from the previous generation, but the body and interior were new. It set new sales records with 53,807 produced for the 1979 model year. The C3 is the third generation of the Chevrolet Corvette, and marks the second time the Corvette would carry the Stingray name, though only for the 1969–76 model years. This time it was a single word as opposed to Sting Ray as used for the 1963–67 C2 generation. The name would then be retired until 2014 when it returned with the release of the C7.
The most expensive Corvette C3 to sell in history was a 1969 L88 Lightweight, one of only four lightweight L88s to be produced. It was sold by Barrett-Jackson in January 2014 for $2,860,000 (£1,728,941).
The Corvette C3 was patterned after the Mako Shark II designed by Larry Shinoda. Executed under Bill Mitchell's direction, the Mako II had been initiated in early 1964. Once the mid-engined format was abandoned, the Shinoda/Mitchell car was sent to Chevrolet Styling under David Holls, where Harry Haga's studio adapted it for production on the existing Stingray chassis. The resulting lower half of the car was much like the Mako II, except for the softer contours. The concept car's name was later changed to Manta Ray. The C3 also adopted the "sugar scoop" roof treatment with vertical back window from the mid-engined concept models designed by the Duntov group. It was intended from the beginning that the rear window and that portion of the roof above the seats to be removable.

Monday, October 21, 2024

1969 Pontiac GTO JUDGE 1:24 Motormax












The Pontiac GTO is an automobile that was built by Pontiac in generations from 1964 to 1974 model years, and by GM's subsidiary Holden in Australia from 2004 to 2006.
The first generation GTO was a muscle car of the 1960s and 1970s era. Although there were earlier muscle cars, the Pontiac GTO is considered by some to have started the trend with all four domestic automakers offering a variety of competing models.
For the 1964 and 1965 model years, the GTO was an optional package on the intermediate-sized Pontiac Tempest. The GTO became its own model from 1966 to 1972. It became an option package again for the 1973 intermediate Le Mans. For 1974, the GTO option package was offered on the compact-sized Ventura.
The GTO was selected Motor Trend Car of the Year in 1968.
The GTO model was revived from 2004 to 2006 model years as a captive import for Pontiac, a left-hand drive version of the Holden Monaro, itself a coupé variant of the Holden Commodore.

Monday, October 14, 2024

Acura Integra Motormax 1:24












In 1986, Honda launched the Acura brand to create a separate luxury brand to appeal to upmarket buyers. Its first model, the Acura Integra, was a sporty hatchback that emphasized Acura's focus on engineering excellence and build quality. The Integra's balance of reliability and performance made it an instant hit, especially for those buyers looking for a cheaper alternative to German imports.
Through the years, the Integra developed a large following of consumers. Some were interested in a basic commuter car while others were looking for a solid base for modification with performance parts. The Integra was able to satisfy all. Using its knowledge gained from Formula 1 racing to innovate new technologies for its passenger cars, Acura introduced its VTEC variable valve timing system to the Integra in the early '90s. The Integra was the first car after the exotic NSX to receive it, and the system helped the car squeeze every drop of power out of its small 4-cylinder engine while maintaining an admirable amount of fuel efficiency.
More importantly, the Integra showed that Acura (and the Japanese manufacturers as a whole, for that matter) was able to compete with the global luxury car manufacturers in terms of design, quality and creature comforts inside the cabin. As Acura solidified its place in the near-luxury market, however, the company altered its marketing strategies. It did away with model names, opting for alphanumeric designations instead. In 2001, Acura renamed its entry model the RSX, effectively killing the Integra in America.
Most Recent Acura Integra
The third and final generation of the Acura Integra spanned from 1994 through 2001. It was one of the best front-wheel-drive cars in its class as it was exciting to drive and had a sporty silhouette that seemed designed to cut through the wind.
Acura offered two body styles, a two-door hatchback and a four-door sedan, across all trim levels, including the GS-R performance trim. At first, Acura offered two lower trims, the base RS and LS. Through the years, Acura updated the lineup by adding a GS trim in 1998 and removing the RS in 2000. Except for the GS-R, no matter which Integra you got, it came with the same 142-horsepower 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine. A five-speed manual transmission was standard. A four-speed automatic was optional.
The performance-oriented GS-R featured a 170-horsepower 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine that was equipped with VTEC. The GS-R came exclusively with a special close-ratio five-speed manual. In road tests of the '98 Acura Integra GS-R, our editors found it to be well balanced in terms of being fun to drive and easy to use on a daily basis.
In 1997, the limited-edition Acura Integra Type R debuted. Available only as a coupe and in a single color (Championship White), the Type R focused purely on performance and featured a high-revving 195-hp version of the 1.8-liter engine. Lighter parts and body panels lowered the Type R's weight by nearly 100 pounds. It came with a tuned suspension system, better brakes, a limited-slip differential and a specially designed close-ratio five-speed manual transmission. In order to further reduce the vehicle's weight, Acura even made the air-conditioning system optional.
Acura produced the Type R in 1998 and again in 2000. The final time around, the Type R wasn't nearly as exclusive and raw. Weight reduction was limited to 33 pounds and this time, Acura provided two colors, yellow and black.
In 2001, the Acura Integra Type R won an Edmunds.com Editors' Most WantedSMaward for Best Sports Coupe (FWD/AWD) Under $30,000. Today, these-third generation Integras are still highly regarded as used vehicles. Though certainly reliable, they have become quite popular with young enthusiasts wanting to modify their cars with aftermarket parts. As such, finding an unmolested car, particularly in GS-R trim, can be somewhat of a challenge.