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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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REVIEW: Kyosho Lamborghini Countach LP500 S (old vs new)

Does it still wow us … after all these years? We all know the wow effect the Countach got its name from and the original car is still enough of a looker and legend for Lamborghini to give some of their last Aventadors a Countach-inspired body and call it the Countach LP800-4.  What I am referring to in asking that Continue Reading...
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REVIEW: Schuco Mercedes-Benz 300SL “Gullwing” (W198)

Automobile classics don´t need much of an introduction to the real vehicle … and are usually replicated by more than one model manufacturer. All the more surprising, until recently the Minichamps remained the only decent 1:18 model of the Mercedes 300SL coupe that became such an icon as what you may regard as one of the first supercars through its Continue Reading...
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DiecastSociety.com Model of the Year Awards: 2022 Winners

** UPDATE ** We finally received the custom award for the overall winner of DiecastSociety.com 2022 Model of the Year.  We snapped a few photos of the winning model next to the gorgeous award – Ferrari 275 GTB/C.  Congratulations CMC/Classic Model Cars for an outstanding effort.  The prize will be in the mail shortly! After two months of voting it Continue Reading...
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