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REVIEW: Almost Real RUF Rodeo Concept

Yeehaw !!! The Rodeo is here! No, it´s not a Dakar-Ralley Porsche, it´s an offroad RUF concept. And “Rodeo“ seems a strange enough name for a Bavarian manufacturer´s 911-clone-offroader  that may make you wonder what the connection to America´s wild west is that this concept car radiates not only by its name. The answer is that Alois (a most Bavarian Continue Reading...
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PSA: Horrible News on LCD´s Clear Carbon Paganis! (UPDATE)

** UPDATE ** We’re hearing field reports for the first Carbon Blue production models that have shipped from China that QC issues are present.  To what extent we’re not sure.  Missing  If you order one, have your retailer review it prior to shipping.  Challenges include missing parts and exterior imperfections, similar to those noted below.  There is news amongst collectors Continue Reading...
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PHOTO GALLERY: American Diorama Camel Trophy Crew

American Diorama features many attractive figurines to complement any display of model cars. Their latest line is a crew of 8 men labouring to move a stuck 4×4 in the Camel Trophy competition: One topless guy in a hat wipes off the sweat, a second rolls up his sleeves while moving in to lend a hand, a third gloved man Continue Reading...
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REVIEW: Fronti-Art Zenvo TSR-S (chassis #4 aka Shmee-Mobile)

“Hi, guys, I´m Shmeeeeee” – well, in fact, I´m not, but this is just what this car is saying, nay, shouting: A crazy, stunning looker, completely bonkers, just the right ride for the Youtuber. The in-house developed engine may have the horsepower of a Bugatti, but then “only” less than the performance that the first Aventadors had ten years ago. Continue Reading...
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REVIEW: Almost Real Jaguar XJ (X350)

Almost Real´s Jaguar XJ6 has come as a pleasant surprise. Almost Real did not bother to announce it beforehand, previously having experienced many angry reactions for delays or cancellations of highly anticipated models they had announced in their early years. Their first release is this black version, or ebony as the Jaguar sales brochures from back in its day preferred Continue Reading...
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