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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...

REVIEW: AUTOart 1962 Chevrolet Corvette

My quest to expand my Corvette collection continues the latest addition is the AUTOart 1962 Chevrolet Corvette with removable hardtop, a limited edition model of 6000 units worldwide. Subtle changes adorn this era of Corvette, the side cove vents and addition of the lower rocker panels are the two most notable changes. This is most definitely another fine replica Continue Reading...

REVIEW: AUTOart Lexus LFA Nurburgring

The latest addition is the AUTOart Lexus LFA Nurburgring. Already owning the standard edition, the latest variant on this Lexus supercar was a must-add. What is new at first glance are the honeycomb style wheels, fixed rear carbon fibre wing, and front spoiler and aerodynamic splitters. There are also four colour choices offered by Lexus; black, white, orange, and matt Continue Reading...

REVIEW: AUTOart Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5 16v EVO 2

I was on a diecast hiatus when the original release of the AUTOart Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5 16v EVO 2 was made available. By the time I got back into the hobby, the model was nowhere to be found, and prices had skyrocketed beyond what I was ready to pay for one. I’ve been tempted over the years to purchase one, Continue Reading...

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