Can't afford that Super Duty Trans Am? Get a diecast Firebird instead !

<p>A diecast Firebird is an affordable, great way to own the Firebird of your dreams. The 1973 through 1974 Super Duty Trans Am was arguably the best Firebird ever built during the original muscle car era. 455 cubic inches of real Pontiac power under the hood. Round port cylinder heads with large valves, a forged bottom end, an 800 cfm carburetor, enlarged intake runners to match the heads, and provisions for dry sump oiling made the Super Duty one bad factory hot rod. Even rarer than the Trans Am was the Formula SD, with only 48 produced...

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Diecast Models

<p>The production of diecast model cars and other vehicles started in the year 1934.At that time, diecast cars and trucks were merely an addition to model railways, to make them more realistic, therefore not really regarded as collectibles by people.<br /><br />The early diecast models were not as coveted as they are today, due mainly to the fact that they were made with a alloy with high lead content. As we know, lead breaks easily, thus it was not possible to build the models to a good level of detail. Besides, they were not...

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Collecting Kids Diecast Collectibles

<p>Toy Collectors will find that all good sales action die-cast cars and collectibles are available in almost every style and price range, and this fact makes action diecast cars and collectibles perfect for the collector who is just starting out. No matter what your interest or style, you are sure to find action die-cast cars and collectibles that appeal to you and fall in your price range!</p><p></p><p>Corgi started making Diecast Models in the mid 1950s and were the first to introduce plastics in their models in...

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Starting a Diecast Model Car Collection

<p>The impulse to collect is strong with many people. Collecting diecast scale model vehicles is a hobby that is fun and can be a great way to escape everyday pressures for a little while.</p><p>Every collector has his or own specialisation and every diecast model car collection has its own personality.</p><p>When it comes to model vehicles some people will collect a marque Cadillac, Jaguar, VW or they might collect cars they have owned or Formula 1 race winners or 1/43 scale British cars of the 1950s or tractors...

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Diecast Cars, Bikes and Racing Books - For All Motorsport Enthusiasts!

<p><strong>Race Rally Road</strong> are the motorsport experts, dedicated to supplying a diverse range of <strong>diecast cars</strong>, <strong>car books</strong> and diecast bikes. With access to literally thousands of diecast bikes and diecast cars and a huge selection of racing books, motorsport enthusiasts will almost certainly find their desired collectable or automotive book.</p><p></p><p>Matthew Dagg, the founder of Race Rally Road is a performance car driver and motorsport...

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Diecast Cars Make Great Gifts for Children and Collectors

<p>The well-known toy diecast cars aren't just for kids; many of their collectors are indeed adults! These timeless collectibles will be a favorite for generations to come. Many people even collect hundreds of diecast model cars as they are released and display them in collector's cases at home. One can only speculate exactly why so many people so enthusiastically enjoy die cast collectibles, but here are some ideas:<br /><br />Diecast Cars are Affordable<br /><br />Compared to most other collectibles, diecasts are...

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History of Scale Model Diecast Cars and Trucks

<p>Diecast (or die cast, or die-cast) toys were first produced early in the 20th century by manufacturers located in both the United States and the United Kingdom. The first scale model diecast on the market were basic, consisting of a small car or van body with no interior. In the early days it was also common for impurities in the alloy to cause the casting to distort or crack for no apparent reason. As a result, diecast toys made before World War II are difficult to find in good condition. The high-purity alloys used today avoid this old...

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History of Diecast Car Models

<p>Building a spectacular compilation or using the collectables as toys was not the initial purpose for die-cast car models. Models were made for marketing purposes. To plan for new cars, manufacturers would make scale and full-sized replicas of the real vehicles. Clay or wood was used for some of these models. In others, the material that the real vehicles were made from, was sometimes the same as that which the replicas were made from. Another purpose for the die-cast cars was to add realism to train sets.</p><p>During the first...

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