ACME Trading Co. will be producing some new, never before seen models in 1:18 scale. The US series of F5000 race cars will be developed soon. Their new alliance with Classic Carlectables gives them access F5000 series cars, if you seen the replicas released by Classic Carlectables (Australian F5000) you know the detail is quite good. The first two models are scheduled for release in Q4 2016, each is detailed below. Retail is suggested at $249.95US.
#66 1974 Steed T332 – Brian Redman – 1974 F5000 Champion
#63 1975 Interscope T332 – Danny Ongais – 1975 Laguna Seca and Long Beach
Official Press Release:
We are thrilled to announce a brand new, never before produced series of 1:18 cars from the famous F5000 road racing series! Acme has reached an exclusive agreement with Classic Carlectables to use their tooling to replicate the cars that raced in the US and abroad. Classic Carlectables, an Australian company, designed and developed these amazingly detailed models for the Australian F5000 series, but no replicas were made of the US cars. These models feature a full diecast body, outstanding engine detailing, removable engine bonnet, full cockpit detailing, functional steering, full suspension detailing, etc.
Product# A1802001 / A1802002
An Australian company? Must be good…