2002 Ford Thunderbird Show Car Maisto 1:25

The eleventh generation of the Ford Thunderbird (internally codenamed M205) is a two-seat convertible manufactured and marketed by Ford from 2001 to 2005 for model years 2002 through 2005. It followed a five-year hiatus of the Thunderbird after the 1997 discontinuation of its tenth generation.

Evoking the exterior styling of the earliest Thunderbirds, the eleventh generation features a removable hardtop with a prominent porthole window, power folding fabric top, and vinyl tonneau cover. Sharing mechanicals with the Lincoln LS and using Ford's DEW platform, it has a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout with a 3.9-liter (240-cubic-inch) V8 engine and a five-speed automatic transmission.

Part of a retro-styling trend in the late 1990s and early 2000s, the concept was introduced by Ford in 1999. The production model debuted two years later, winning the Motor Trend Car of the Year award for 2002. Despite this, the eleventh-generation Thunderbird never achieved its sales projections and was discontinued after 2005. After studying alternatives, including the closely related Lincoln MK9 concept, Ford declined to introduce subsequent generations of the Thunderbird.

The eleventh generation reach a production of just under 70,000 over four model years. Critics attributed the lackluster sales to poor marketing.

2015 Mercedes AMG-GT Maisto 1:18

El Mercedes-AMG GT (C190/R190) es un automóvil deportivo Gran Turismo de 2 puertas biplaza, con motor central-delantero montado longitudinalmente y de propulsión trasera o total, desarrollado y producido por el fabricante alemán Mercedes-AMG, filial de Mercedes-Benz Daimler AG, desde 2015.

El GT es la variante de entrada. La pieza central es el nuevo V8 biturbo con designación interna M178 de 3982 cm³ (4 litros) desarrollado específicamente para el GT, que responde instantáneamente con una potencia extrema desde bajas revoluciones y ofrece un rendimiento excepcional. Cifras máximas como de cero a 100 km/h (62 mph) en 3,8 segundos y una velocidad máxima de 310 km/h (193 mph), combinadas con la extraordinaria dinámica de conducción, se traducirán en vueltas extremadamente rápidas en la pista. Desarrolla una potencia máxima de 462 CV (456 HP; 340 kW) y ruedas de 19 pulgadas (48,3 cm).

Los insertos del difusor negro con tubos de escape integrados en el parachoques y la moldura en plata iridio mate inspirada en el alerón A en la parte delantera, crean una sensación visual de ligereza en todo el extremo trasero. Las luces traseras anchas y planas con nuevas señales de giro secuenciales. reflejan la tecnología más avanzada. Las 18 luces LED individuales en cada lado, indican al conductor hacia dónde tiene la intención de girar, iluminándolos secuencialmente desde el interior hacia el exterior. Las luces traseras subrayan tanto el estilo deportivo de la parte trasera, como la atención al detalle y la sofisticación.

El diseño interior también tienen proporciones deportivas radicalmente bajas que crean una sensación de amplitud. Los componentes y sus materiales auténticos subrayan el carácter dinámico y crean interacción entre el panel de instrumentos profundo e inclinado y una consola central alta. El tema central del "diseño de aviación" ha sido rediseñado, el cual cuenta con cuatro rejillas de ventilación centrales estilo foco y las rejillas de ventilación individuales en los extremos derecho e izquierdo del tablero, que junto con las líneas de cintura altas, los paneles de las puertas de forma cóncava y la consola central dinámica, integran al conductor en el habitáculo gracias a la posición baja del asiento.

2014 Jeep Wrangler Willys Maisto 1:18

The Jeep Wrangler is a series of compact and mid-size four-wheel drive off-road SUVs manufactured by Jeep since 1986, and currently in its fourth generation. The Wrangler JL, the most recent generation, was unveiled in late 2017 and is produced at Jeep's Toledo Complex.

The Wrangler is a direct progression from the World War II Jeep, through the CJ (Civilian Jeeps) produced by Willys, Kaiser-Jeep and American Motors Corporation (AMC) from the mid-1940s through 1980s. Although neither AMC nor Chrysler (after its purchase of AMC in 1987) have claimed that the Wrangler was a direct descendant of the original military model — both the CJ Jeeps and the conceptually consistent Wrangler, with their solid axles and open top, have been called the Jeep model as central to Jeep's brand identity as the rear-engined 911 is to Porsche.

Similar to the Willys MB and the CJ Jeeps before it, all Wrangler models continue to use a separate body and frame, rigid live axles both front and rear, a tapering nose design with flared fenders, a fold-flat windshield, and can be driven without doors. Also, with few exceptions, they have part-time four-wheel drive systems, with the choice of high and low gearing, and standard are open bodies with removable hard- or soft-tops. However, the Wrangler series was specifically redesigned to be safer and more comfortable on-road, to attract more daily drivers, by upgrading its suspension, drivetrain, and interior, compared to the CJ line. The suspension on all Wranglers included trackbars and anti-roll bars, and, from the 1997 TJ onwards, front and rear coil springs instead of the previous leaf-springs.

From 2004 on, the Wrangler has been complemented with long-wheelbase versions, called Wrangler Unlimited. 2004-2006 models were longer versions with 2 doors. In 2004 only automatic transmission-equipped “Unlimited” versions were sold. In 2005 both an automatic and manual 6-speed (NSG-370) were offered. Since 2007, the long-wheelbase Wranglers were four-door models, offering over 20 in (508 mm) more room. By mid 2017 the four-door models represented three-quarters of all new Wranglers on the market.

1993 Ford Mustang Mach III Maisto 1:18

 

 

The Ford Mustang Mach III is a two-seater concept car first shown at the 1993 Detroit Motor Show.

The Mach III was an insight into the MkIV Mustang which was released a year later with a few changes from the Mach III concept.

It is powered by a V8 engine that has a flexible fuel capability, allowing it to run on E85 gasoline.

1970 Chevy Nova SS MAISTO 1:18

The Chevrolet Chevy II/Nova is a small automobile manufactured by Chevrolet, and produced in five generations for the 1962 through 1979, and 1985 through 1988 model years. Nova was the top model in the Chevy II lineup through 1968. The Chevy II nameplate was dropped after 1968, with Nova becoming the nameplate for all of the 1969 through 1979 models. Built on the X-body platform, the Nova was replaced by the 1980 Chevrolet Citation introduced in the spring of 1979. The Nova nameplate returned in 1985, produced through 1988 as a S-car based, NUMMI manufactured, subcompact based on the front wheel drive, Japan home-based Toyota Sprinter.