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REVIEW: Norev 1969 Alfa Romeo Junior Zagato | 1:18

The 1969 Alfa Romeo Junior Zagato is a rare, radically distinct sports coupe that perfectly epitomizes early-1970s Italian futurism. Debuting at the 1969 Turin Motor Show, the car was penned by legendary designer Ercole Spada for the Zagato coachbuilder. Spada boldly broke away from traditional 1960s curves, creating an aggressive, wedge-shaped silhouette featuring a stark Kamm tail and an innovative, Continue Reading...
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PHOTO GALLEY: BBR Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale

From a collector’s standpoint, the modern Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale isn’t merely a revival; it’s a manufactured future artifact. Alfa’s decision to cap production at just 33 units instantly positions it in the same stratosphere as the most coveted coachbuilt exotics of the last two decades. But what really elevates it is the intent: each car is effectively a bespoke Continue Reading...
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PHOTO GALLERY: CMC Ferrari 250LM

The Ferrari 250LM is one of those rare machines that feels less like a car and more like a turning point in history. On paper, it was Ferrari’s first attempt to bring the mid-engine layout—something Enzo himself resisted—into the realm of GT racing. In practice, it was a rebellious creation: a 3.3-litre V12 tucked behind the driver, delivering 320 horsepower Continue Reading...
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REVIEW: Schuco Aston Martin Valkyrie

As supercars go, they come in generations. We all know the 80’s heroes, like the F40 and Porsche 959. The 90s were a real highlight with the McLaren F1, Jaguar XJ220, Bugatti EB110, F50 etc. The 00s saw the light of the Ferrari Enzo, Porsche Carrera GT, and also the start of a new category, the hypercar with the (re)birth Continue Reading...
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REVIEW: Ignition models Mazda RX-7 ‘Feed’

Growing up in the ’90s and early 2000s and being surrounded by Japanese cars, I have always had a soft spot for proper JDM engineering. In the 1:18 scale model car world, those cars are not as much represented as for instance the average supercar or historic Italian car. Luckily a Japanese model maker named Ignition models has made (and Continue Reading...
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