Thursday, December 21, 2017

1960 Ford Starliner 1:26 Maisto Swap











From Wikipedia:
The Ford Starliner was the fastback version of the flagship Galaxie line of full-size Fords in 1960 and 1961.
In 1960, the Starliner hardtop, along with the Sunliner convertible, made up the Galaxie Special Series. It utilized the high-level Galaxie trim, however the Galaxie name on the trunk lid was replaced by Starliner script. In 1961 the Starliner hardtop and Sunliner convertible were part of the Galaxie Series.
The Ford Starliner shares its name with the 1952–1954 Studebaker Starliner and the Lockheed L-1649A airplane.
Characterized by their thin roof pillars, fastback styling and slippery aerodynamics, they symbolized 1960s jet age design. While the '60 and '61 body styles share only their roof lines and chassis, they did share the same overall styling concept.
The base engine in the 1960 and 1961 models was the aging 292 CID Y-block V-8, with the optional 352 motor that was originally introduced in 1958. In 1961 Ford offered the new Thunderbird 390 cubic-inch motor in three versions with the top line offering in 375 horsepower. There was also a dealer option for a 6V-401 HP that came with a three-2 barrel manifold and carb setup in the trunk to be installed by the dealer or the buyer.
In 1962 the Galaxie 500 (and 500 XL) replaced the Starliner as the top offering. The number of Starliners built in 1960 was 68,641, and 29,669 were built in 1961.

Thursday, December 14, 2017

1976 Ford Gran Torino STARSKY & HUTCH 1:24 Greenlight






From Wikipedia:
The Ford Torino is an automobile that was produced by Ford for the North American market between 1968 and 1976. It was a competitor in the intermediate market segment. The car was named after the city of Turin (Torino, in Italian), considered "the Italian Detroit". The Torino was initially an upscale variation of the intermediate sized Ford Fairlane. After 1968, the Fairlane name was retained for the base models with lower levels of trim than those models which wore the Torino name. During this time, the Torino was considered a subseries to the Fairlane. By 1970 Torino had become the primary name for Ford's intermediate, and the Fairlane was now a subseries of the Torino. In 1971 the Fairlane name was dropped altogether, and all Ford intermediates were called Torino. This name was one of several originally proposed for the Mustang while in development. The Torino was essentially a twin to the Mercury Montego line.

Most Torinos were conventional cars, and generally the most popular models were the 4-door sedans and 2-door hardtops. However, Ford produced some high-performance versions of the Torino by fitting them with large powerful engines, such as the 428 cu in (7.0 L) and 429 cu in (7.0 L) "Cobra-Jet" engines. These cars are classified as muscle cars. Ford also chose the Torino as the base for its NASCAR entrants, and it has a successful racing heritage.

Thursday, December 7, 2017

Mazda RX7 Hot Wheels 1:64









 
From Fandom:
 From the back of the 2012 New Models card:

Born: 1983

Birthplace: Fuchū, Japan

Designer: Mazda

Specialty: Variations of this model claimed the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) GTU championship title 7 years in a row. In fact, the RX-7 has won more IMSA races in its class than any other model of automobile.

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

2011 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor Truck 1:24 Jada





From Wikipedia:
Ford Raptor is a nameplate used by Ford Motor Company on "high-performance" pickup trucks. In use since the 2010 model year, the Raptor is the highest-performance version of the Ford F-150 and Ford Ranger. Drawing its name from both birds of prey and the velociraptor, the model line is intended as a street-legal counterpart of an off-road racing vehicle. The F-150 Raptor is currently in its second generation; the Ranger Raptor was introduced in 2019 (in markets outside of North America).

Optimized for off-road use, the Raptor is fitted with four-wheel drive as standard equipment, a mid-travel suspension system, and all-terrain tires. The model is also equipped with the most powerful engines available in the F-150/Ranger lines. Along with wider fenders, the Raptor is fitted with its own grille, replacing the Ford Blue Oval emblem with large "FORD" lettering in the grille.

Tuesday, November 21, 2017

1967 "ELEANOR" Custom Movie Star Mustang Shelby GT500 1:24






Eleanor es el nombre comercial dado a un ejemplar de Ford Mustang Sportsroof de 1971 (rediseñado como uno de 1973) para desempeñar un papel en la película de 1974 de H.B. Halicki Gone in 60 Seconds. "Eleanor" es el único automóvil de la historia que ha figurado en los títulos de créditos de una película.
Un Mustang Eleanor de la película de 1974 Gone in 60 Seconds.
En el año 2000 se realizó un remake de la película de 1974, protagonizado por Nicolas Cage llamado "60 segundos", en el cual se diseñó otro modelo a partir de uno de 1967 GT con el kit de accesorios y exteriores Shelby GT500E. Este último se hizo un objeto de culto para los fanáticos del modelo quienes aprecian los toques clásicos del automóvil pero a la vez con un look renovado y agresivo. En cuanto a los componentes mecánicos se le realizaron cambios de motor, transmisión y frenos para aumentar su desempeño e incluso hacerlo más fácil de conducir para los pilotos durante el rodaje.
Los múltiples vehículos hechos para la película quedaron destruidos y algunos fueron restaurados para su posterior venta por algunos entusiastas. Actualmente algunos restauradores realizan la modificación del clásico Mustang GT500 para literalmente transformarlo en un 'Eleanor'.

Tuesday, November 14, 2017

1973 Ford Falcon XB Last Of The V8 Interceptors 1:24 Greenlight.






De las películas de Mel Gibson de Mad Max por los años 70's y 80's.
The Ford Falcon (XB) is a full-size car that was produced by Ford Australia from 1973 to 1976. It was the second iteration of the third generation of this Australian-made model and also included the Ford Fairmont (XB), the luxury-oriented version of the Falcon.

Tuesday, November 7, 2017

1942 Jeep Willys Matchbox 1:52









 
 
From Fandom:
 Prowling through the Amazon forest, searching for the infamous Spider Temple, you encounter a hungry pack of jaguars. Time for a super fast getaway in your Jeep® Willys! With its 4-wheel drive and built-in shock absorbers, it's perfect for the rugged jungle path!

—From the 2010 and 2011 Jungle Explorers cards.

From Wikipedia:

The Willys MB and the Ford GPW, both formally called the U.S. Army Truck, ​1⁄4-ton, 4×4, Command Reconnaissance, commonly known as the Willys Jeep, Jeep, or jeep, and sometimes referred to as G503, were highly successful American off-road capable light military utility vehicles built in large numbers to a standardized design for the United States and other Allied forces in World War II from 1941 to 1945.

The jeep became the primary light wheeled transport vehicle of the United States military and its allies, with President Eisenhower once calling it "one of three decisive weapons the U.S. had during WWII." It was the world's first mass-produced four-wheel drive car, manufactured in six-figure numbers; about 650,000 units were built, constituting a quarter of the total U.S. non-combat motor vehicles produced during the war, and almost two-thirds of the 988,000 light 4WD vehicles produced, counted together with the Dodge WC series. Large numbers of jeeps were provided to U.S. allies, including Russia at the time – aside from large amounts of 1​1⁄2- and 2​1⁄2-ton trucks, some 50,000 jeeps and 25,000 ​3⁄4-tons were provided to Russia during WWII – more than Nazi Germany's combined total production of their Volkswagen vehicles, the Kübelwagen and the Schwimmwagen.