Saturday, May 28, 2011

1953 Studebaker Starliner Maisto 1:18










 From Wikipedia:

Studebaker (US: /ˈstdəbkər/ STOO-də-bay-kər or British STEW-də-bay-kər) was an American wagon and automobile manufacturer based in South Bend, Indiana. Founded in 1852 and incorporated in 1868 as the Studebaker Brothers Manufacturing Company, the firm was originally a coachbuilder, manufacturing wagons, buggies, carriages and harnesses.

Studebaker entered the automotive business in 1902 with electric vehicles and in 1904 with gasoline vehicles, all sold under the name "Studebaker Automobile Company". Until 1911, its automotive division operated in partnership with the Garford Company of Elyria, Ohio, and after 1909 with the E-M-F Company and with the Flanders Automobile Company. The first gasoline automobiles to be fully manufactured by Studebaker were marketed in August 1912. Over the next 50 years, the company established a reputation for quality, durability and reliability.

After an unsuccessful 1954 merger with Packard (the Studebaker-Packard Corporation) failed to solve chronic postwar cashflow problems, the 'Studebaker Corporation' name was restored in 1962, but the South Bend plant ceased automobile production on December 20, 1963, and the last Studebaker automobile rolled off the Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, assembly line on Saint Patrick's Day March 17, 1966. Studebaker continued as an independent manufacturer before merging with Wagner Electric in May 1967 and then Worthington Corporation in November 1967.

Saturday, May 21, 2011

1995 Chevy C1500 Pickup Brickyard 400 Nascar Indianapolis 1:24 Racing Champions










From Wikipedia:

La Silverado debutó en 1998 en algunos países, aunque en México ya existía el modelo de 1995, 1996 y 1997; para el año modelo 1999, en sustitución de los camiones venerables serie C /K. La adhesión a autos deportivos pedigrí estilo de Chevrolet en algunos modelos, la Silverado viene con un paquete Sport "SS" Super con adornos especiales y opciones de motor en EE.UU, y en México existen 400SS y Boss Truck 60 anniversary.

Silverado sustituyó a la serie C/K, que había estado en existencia desde 1960 y fue muy popular entre los partidarios de Chevrolet.

Además de la SS paquetes, el Silverado se reconoce con su logo Chevrolet sencilla pero elegante "pajarita" en la parrilla delantera y credencialización lado identificar sus diferentes modelos.

Saturday, May 14, 2011

1974 Chevrolet Vega 1:24 Motormax Fresh Cherries












From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:

The Chevrolet Vega is a subcompact automobile that was manufactured and marketed by GM's Chevrolet subdivision from 1970 to 1977. Available in two-door hatchback, notchback, wagon, and sedan delivery body styles, all models were powered by an inline four-cylinder engine with a lightweight, aluminum alloy cylinder block. The Vega first went on sale in Chevrolet dealerships on September 10, 1970. Variants included the Cosworth Vega, a short-lived limited-production performance model, introduced in the spring of 1975.

The Vega received praise and awards at its introduction, including 1971 Motor Trend Car of the Year. Subsequently, the car became widely known for a range of problems related to its engineering, reliability, safety, propensity to rust, and engine durability. Despite a series of recalls and design upgrades, the Vega's problems tarnished both its own as well as General Motors' reputation. Production ended with the 1977 model year.

The car was named for Vega, the brightest star in the constellation Lyra.

Saturday, May 7, 2011

1970 Dodge Challenger Hot Wheels 1:64









From Fandom:
 The Dixie Challenger was into the 1981 line-up.  This is a heavily modified version of the Rodger Dodger and Bye-Focal with a new tool and die. It has 16 exhaust pipes on the base.

This is 2009 Editions Retool 1970 Dodge Challenger Made In Malaysia.

Thursday, April 28, 2011

1934 La Bugatti Type 59 Burago 1:18










 
 La Bugatti Type 59, est une automobile sportive développée en 1933 par le constructeur automobile français Bugatti. Destinée à courir en Formule 750 (pour 750 kg) elle ne signe que peu de succès. Elle remporte le Grand Prix de Deauville 1936, et le premier succès de l'après-Guerre -le dernier sur circuit automobile français- d'une Bugatti en 1945, aux mains de Jean-Pierre Wimille à la Coupe de Paris. Huit exemplaires ont été fabriqués à Molsheim. La cession de plusieurs voitures d'usine a été accompagnée de la cession d'un stock de pièces détachées qui a servi à créer au moins deux monoplaces supplémentaires.