The Diggers 1320 Art Malone U.S.1 Top Fueler Dragster 1:24 Scale

Arthur "Art" Malone (June 3, 1936 – March 29, 2013, Tampa, Florida) was an American race car driver.

Malone is known primarily for having been a drag racer and was the 1963 AHRA Top Fuel World champion. In 1959, he drove for Don Garlits. On August 23, 1959, he set a Standard 1320 speed record of 183.66 mph (295.57 km/h). He is in the AHRA Hall of Fame.

He was the first to attain 180 miles per hour (290 km/h) at Daytona International Speedway.

Malone also raced in the USAC Championship Car series in the 1962-1965 seasons, with 10 career starts, including the 1963 and 1964 Indianapolis 500 races. Art Malone's best finish at Indy came in 1964, where he started the race in 30th position, and finished a very respectable 11th.

Malone was injured in an airboat accident in the early 2010s; failing to fully recover from his injuries, he died on March 29, 2013.

1970 Dragster "Bad Medicine" Show Rod 1:24 Tom Daniel

The Bad Medicine Model was created in 1970, designed by the infamous designer Tom Daniel. With over 85 designs to his credit, this one doesn't disappoint. It's based off of an old delivery truck c-cab with a skeleton at the wheel.

Upon opening the box, one will find a one-piece body molded in purple, a leather-look fitted seat/casket for the driver, two soft wheels for the front and the two rear wheels molded, in two pieces each, from black plastic. The parts found on the sprues were molded in white, purple, and chrome-plated. A nice touch is that the rear wheels are flat on the running surface and the rubber on the sides appears to have the pull marks that a true drag car's tires would look at high speeds. Parts were individually packaged to prevent damage in transport.

I spent a little time cleaning up the excess flash on parts that were specifically molded in purple; the other sprues were good and for the most part ready to go. The engine went together with no problems until I reached the heads. There was one notch between the engine and the head that prevented it from seating correctly. I filed the notch down on the offending side in no time and proceeded to the next step.

The three-piece body and legs on the skeleton fit together nicely and is quite realistic looking. The skeleton went into the seat beautifully and the seat is skillfully molded to look like tufted leather. The guide slots provided assure that the seat will fall into position just right. I did have problems keeping the steering column in the right position while also trying to put in the engine with the drive shaft on the same step. In hindsight, I think I would leave the engine and the bottom of the model until the steering column has time to dry completely.

The chrome-plated pieces looked perfect and went on smoothly until I discovered that one of the radius rods was short. I thought I must have broken it off somehow until I saw the end that was short had been chromed. After some debate, I glued it into position as if it were meeting the appropriate connection point provided. The addition of the accents, such as the steer skull and skull and crossbones on the back went on without incident.

1962 The Diggers Greer Black Prudhomme Fuel Dragster 1320 1:24

The Greer Black Prudhomme Top Fuel Dragster 1962 is a remarkable piece of engineering, designed for sheer speed and power. Its sleek, aerodynamic body is made of fiberglass and sits atop a lightweight chromoly steel chassis, both of which are essential in reducing wind resistance and maximizing speed. The car's overall length is 228 inches, with a front and rear track of 72 inches and a wheelbase of 150 inches.

Underneath the hood is a massive, fuel-injected 427 cubic inch V-8 engine, capable of producing up to 1200 horsepower. It boasts a dual magneto ignition system, a single Holley carburetor, and a high-performance camshaft, all of which are designed for maximum power delivery. To keep things cool, the engine is mounted with a front-mounted oil cooler and a rear-mounted radiator fan.

The car's transmission is a four-speed manual clutch, allowing the driver to shift gears manually for optimal performance. It sits behind the engine and delivers power to the rear wheels via a traditional solid rear axle. The car's brakes consist of dual disc brakes on the front and rear wheels, providing exceptional stopping power.

The streamlined body of the Greer Black Prudhomme Top Fuel Dragster 1962 is not just for looks. The rear of the car features a massive wing that generates downforce, helping to keep the car planted to the ground during acceleration. The front is equipped with a narrow nosecone, designed to cut through the air with minimal drag.

The car's suspension system is rudimentary, with a simple coilover setup on the front and rear axles. This minimalist setup helps to reduce weight and improve performance, while still providing enough dampening to smooth out the ride. The car rides on Mickey Thompson tires, specially designed for drag racing.

Overall, the Greer Black Prudhomme Top Fuel Dragster 1962 is a marvel of engineering, designed specifically for maximum speed and performance on the drag strip. Every component of the car is carefully engineered for optimal performance, and it has rightfully earned its place in the annals of racing history.

2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Funny Car 1:24 Racing Champions

From Wikipedia:

 The Chevrolet Monte Carlo is a two-door coupe that was manufactured and marketed by the Chevrolet division of General Motors. Deriving its name from the namesake Monegasque city, the Monte Carlo was marketed as the first personal luxury car of the Chevrolet brand. Introduced for the 1970 model year, the model line was produced across six generations through the 2007 model year, with a hiatus from 1989-1994. The Monte Carlo was a closely aligned variant of the Pontiac Grand Prix through its entire production.