Friday, December 28, 2012

TYRRELL 006 - 1973 Jackie Stewart 1:43 F1









From Wikipedia:

Sir John Young "Jackie" Stewart, OBE (born 11 June 1939) is a British former Formula One racing driver from Scotland. Nicknamed the "Flying Scot", he competed in Formula One between 1965 and 1973, winning three World Drivers' Championships, and twice finishing as runner-up over those nine seasons.

Outside of Formula One, he narrowly missed out on a win at his first attempt at the Indianapolis 500 in 1966, and competed in the Can-Am series in 1970 and 1971. Between 1997 and 1999, in partnership with his son, Paul, he was team principal of the Stewart Grand Prix Formula One racing team.

Stewart was also instrumental in improving the safety of motor racing, campaigning for better medical facilities and track improvements at motor racing circuits.

After John Surtees death in 2017, he is the last surviving Formula One World Champion from the 1960s.

Friday, December 21, 2012

Aston Martin V8 Vantage Hot Wheels 1:64









From Fandom:
 The Aston Martin V8 Vantage is a hand built sports car from the British manufacturer Aston Martin. Aston Martin has previously used the "Vantage" name on high performance variants of their existing GT models, notably on the Virage-based car of the 1990s. The modern car, in contrast, is the leanest and most agile car in Aston's three-model lineup. This was the first Aston Martin produced by Hot Wheels, so that means no Aston Martins were produced by them for over 35 years, shocking!

Friday, December 14, 2012

1968 Lamborghini Miura P400 S Bertone Motormax 1:24












From Wikipedia:
 The P400S Miura, also known as the Miura S, made its introduction at the Turin Motor Show in November 1968, where the original chassis had been introduced three years earlier. It was slightly revised from the P400, with the addition of power windows, bright chrome trim around external windows and headlights, new overhead inline console with new rocker switches, engine intake manifolds made 2 mm larger, different camshaft profiles, and notched trunk end panels (allowing for slightly more luggage space). Engine changes were reportedly good for an additional 20 PS (15 kW; 20 hp).

Other revisions were limited to creature comforts, such as a locking glovebox lid, a reversed position of the cigarette lighter and windshield wiper switch, and single release handles for front and rear body sections. Other interior improvements included the addition of power windows and optional air conditioning, available for US$800. About 338 P400S Miura were produced between December 1968 and March 1971. One S #4407 was owned by Frank Sinatra. Miles Davis also owned one, which he crashed in October 1972 under the influence of cocaine, breaking both ankles. Eddie Van Halen owned one and can be heard revving it up during the bridge in the song Panama.

Friday, December 7, 2012

1999 Honda S2000 Hot Wheels 1:64









From Fandom:
 Ryu Asada's favorite JDM of all time, the Honda S2000 first appeared as a 2011 New Model. The S2000 sports a customized look with a hardtop roof, roof air scoop, front splitter, rear wing and custom bonnet.

From the back of the 2011 card:
Born: 1999
Birthplace: Tochigi, Japan
Designer: Honda Motor Company
Specialty: Lighter than its predecessor, with even stiffer structure/suspension tune, stickier tires, special interior trim, and a bolt-on aluminum hardtop, this sleek roadster is ready to cruise.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

1971 Lotus 56B F1 Emerson Fittipaldi 1:43 Panini











From Wikipedia:

The Lotus 56 was a gas turbine-powered four-wheel-driven racing car, designed by Maurice Philippe as Team Lotus's 1968 STP-backed entry in the Indianapolis 500, replacing the successful Lotus 38 and the 1967 STP-Paxton Turbocar. The 4WD concept was also used in the 1969 Lotus 63 F1 car, and the wedge shape became a prominent feature of the world championships winning Lotus 72. As Lotus 56B, a modified version designed by Maurice Philippe and Colin Chapman, the gas turbine car returned in Gold Leaf colours at a few 1971 Formula One events.