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REVIEW: AUTOart Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 STS

The Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale is the ultimate Gallardo to date. A culmination of light materials, minimalist interior, and phenomenal power plant make this a true street legal race car. Engine specs are as follows: 10 cylinders V 90°, DOHC 4 valves, common-pin crankshaft, producing maximum power of 419 kW (570 CV) at 8000 rpm and maximum torque Continue Reading...

REVIEW: AUTOart Bugatti EB Veyron 16.4 Sang Noir

Once in a while comes along a special model that makes even the most seasoned collector giddy. The latest release from AUTOart, the Bugatti EB Veyron 16.4 Sang Noir, does exactly that to me. It has been years in the making, a rumored model from AUTOart for as long as I can remember, is finally available for you and me. This is a Continue Reading...

REVIEW: AUTOart Lamborghini Countach Walter Wolf Edition

It is almost a year ago today I sold my Kyosho Lamborghini Countach LP500S Walter Wolf edition scale car. This week the vacant spot was filled with AUTOart’s version of the iconic Countach. To be honest, I was quite happy with the Kyosho replica, the only reason it was sold was the typical poor Kyosho paint – various rough spots Continue Reading...

REVIEW: AUTOart Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale Prototype

If there was ever a time when one car could be considered the sexiest ever made, the Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale would be one of them. Released by Afla Romeo in 1967 at the Sports Car Show at Monza, Italy, this rear mid-engine sports car is nothing short of spectacular! I’ll be honest with you, I don’t collect many classic Continue Reading...

REVIEW: AUTOart Honda NSX Type R

I’m not the biggest fan of Japanese automotive culture. Of 350 plus models in my collection, I have less than 10 that sport the “made in Japan” label. The AUTOart Honda NSX and now the Honda NSX Type R are two of which I’m proud to showcase in my collection. In 1992 Honda decided to release a no-compromise edition of Continue Reading...

REVIEW: AUTOart Porsche 911 (997) GT3 RSR 2010

Another Porsche is up for review, the AUTOart Porsche 911 (997) GT3 RSR 2010 plain body version – their track car. If you know me and my collection, I love Porsche and I love presentation cars. To date I’ve collected every version AUTOart has released, this car is #8. Some have proved a little challenging to find but persistence does Continue Reading...

REVIEW: AUTOart Porsche 356 Coupe “Ferdinand” 1950

Up today is a review of the AUTOart 1:18 1950 Porsche 356 Coupe “Ferdinand”. The Porsche 356 built between 1950 and 1955 is also called “356 Pre-A”. This car was presented to Ferdinand by his son Ferry on his 75th birthday. Following his death shortly after, the car was used as a test mule for all-new Porsche engines. The car Continue Reading...

REVIEW: AUTOart Lamborghini Countach LP400

The latest addition to the Lamborghini collection is the AUTOart Countach LP400, a limited edition with a certificate Signature model. This a milestone model for me as well, number 350. Let me preface this review with a little history, I did own the Kyosho equivalent at one point, in orange exterior colour too. The Kyosho LP400 was a brilliant model Continue Reading...

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