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Scale model of an automobile, the Ford Thunderbird , made by Yatming . This example is reference 1008, included in the "Fastwheel" series. It is made in Hong Kong, possibly in the 1980s. Metal body painted in brown. Black plastic base. Glazing represented in transparent plastic. Interior details in white plastic. Plastic wheels with "chrome" details simulating the rims. With suspension. The nominal scale seems to be around 1:76 and the overall length is approximately 2.8 in (72 mm). About 0.8 oz (23 g). This model, the Ford Thunderbird, represents the 1972 Ford Thunderbird , possibly equipped with the 7.5 L (7530 cm³), 167 kW (227 hp) 385 V8 engine. Top speed would exceed 120 mph (193 km/h).  On the 1:1 scale, the 1972 Ford Thunderbird has a strong presence. Its length of 214 inches (5,44 m) and a curb weight of more than 4800 pounds (2177 kg) when equipped with the 385 V8 460 engine, confirm this. For a model that was born small, a two-seater convertible in 1955 ,...

Scale model of an automobile in the "custom" style, the '69 Chevelle SS 396 , made by Hot Wheels . This example is reference 17, included in the "2008 First Editions" series. It is made in Malaysia. Metal body painted in metallic black. Plastic base with "chrome" finish. Glazing represented in gray tinted transparent plastic. Interior details in a sort of golden beige plastic. Plastic wheels with "chrome" details simulating the rims ( 5SP ). No suspension. The nominal scale seems to be around 1:63 and the overall length is approximately 3.2 in (80 mm). About 1.2 oz (34 g). This model in the " custom " style, the '69 Chevelle SS 396, is based on the 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 Hardtop Coupe. I like to think this Chevelle came equipped with the RPO L78 option, meaning a 6.5 L (6490 cm³), 280 kW (380 hp)  L78 Big-Block V8 engine under the hood. Meaning we could chase a comet in the heat of the night – if we wanted to.   This a...

Scale model of an automobile, the Plymouth , made by Yatming . This example is reference 1057, included in the "Fastwheel" series. It is made in Hong Kong, possibly in the 1980s. Metal body painted in dark blue. Metal base, unpainted. Glazing represented in transparent plastic. Interior details in white plastic. Plastic wheels with "chrome" details simulating the rims. With suspension. Opening doors. The nominal scale seems to be around 1:66 and the overall length is approximately 3 in (76 mm). About 1.6 oz (44 g). This model, the Plymouth, is possibly based on the 1975 Plymouth Duster 360 coupe, equipped with the 5.9 L (5898 cm³), 172 kW (233 hp) LA 360 V8   engine. Top speed would exceed 120 mph (193 km/h).  In 1975, the Plymouth Duster 360 is a " muscle car " at the end of the delirious "muscle car" era, penalized by insurance companies and inconvenient in the midst of the 1973–1974 oil crisis. Derived from the sober and compact Valiant, the ...

Scale model of an automobile in the "hot rod" style, the '69 Pontiac GTO , made by Hot Wheels . This example is reference 1, included in the "2007 Treasure Hunt" series. It is made in Thailand. Metal body painted in metallic dark blue, with yellow flames coming from the "hot" front. Black plastic base. Glazing represented in black tinted transparent plastic. Interior details in "chrome" plastic. Plastic wheels with "chrome" details simulating the rims ( 5SP ). No suspension. The nominal scale seems to be around 1:64 and the overall length is approximately 3.2 in (80 mm). About 1.4 oz (39 g). This model, the '69 Pontiac GTO, represents an automobile in the " hot rod " style based on the 1969 Pontiac GTO coupe possibly delivered with the Ram Air IV option, meaning a ferocious 6.6 L (6554 cm³), 276 kW (375 hp) Pontiac "V8 400" engine under the hood. Top speed surely exceeds 120 mph (193 km/h). This automobile, ...

Scale model of an automobile, the Chevrolet , made by Yatming . This example is reference 1003, included in the "Fastwheel" series. It is made in Hong Kong, possibly in the 1980s. Metal body painted in red. Black plastic base. Glazing represented in transparent plastic. Interior details in white plastic. Plastic wheels with "chrome" details simulating the rims. With suspension. The nominal scale seems to be around 1:65 and the overall length is approximately 2.7 in (69 mm). About 0.8 oz (23 g). This model, the Chevrolet, represents the Chevrolet Astro I " concept car " designed by Roy Lonberger and unveiled by General Motors at the 1967 " New York International Auto Show ". It was cosmetically equipped with the same air-cooled, horizontally-opposed 6-cylinder engine used by the second-generation Chevrolet Corvair . This automobile, the Chevrolet , is in my collection under the themes "American Vehicles" and "Concept Cars". ● ...

Scale model of an automobile in the "hot rod" style, the Phaeton , made by Hot Wheels . This example is reference 14, included in the "1999 First Editions" series. It is made in Malaysia. Metal body painted in metallic bluish-green (teal), cream plastic top simulating canvas. Metal base, unpainted. Windshield represented in transparent plastic. Interior details in cream plastic. Plastic wheels with "chrome" details simulating the rims ( 5SP ). No suspension. Removable top. The nominal scale is 1:64 and the overall length is approximately 2.8 in (72 mm). About 1.4 oz (41 g). This model, the Phaeton, represents a " hot rod ", originally created in miniature form by Hot Wheels. The "Hot Rod" family tree includes several branches, such as "Traditional Hot Rods", "Street Rods" or "Rat Rods", subsequently branched into "Coupes", "Sedans", "Roadsters" or "Phaetons", and then...

Scale model of an automobile, the Lamborghini Marzal , made by Yatming . This example is reference 1004, included in the "Fastwheel" series. It is made in Hong Kong, possibly in the 1980s. Metal body painted in yellow. Black plastic base. Glazing represented in transparent plastic. Interior details in yellow plastic. Plastic wheels with "chrome" details simulating the rims. With suspension. The nominal scale seems to be around 1:63 and the overall length is approximately 2.8 in (71 mm). About 0.8 oz (24 g). This model, the Lamborghini Marzal , represents the " concept car " designed by Marcello Gandini and unveiled by Lamborghini at the 1967 " Geneva International Motor Show ". This automobile, the Lamborghini Marzal , is in my collection under the themes "Italian Vehicles" and "Concept Cars". ● Modelo à escala de um automóvel, o Lamborghini Marzal , feito pela Yatming . Este exemplar é a referência 1004, incluída na série ...

Scale model of an automobile in the "hot rod" style, the 1/4 Mile Coupe , made by Hot Wheels . This example is reference 7, included in the "2003 First Editions" series. It is made in Malaysia. Metal body painted in metallic purple. Metal base, unpainted. Glazing represented in transparent plastic. Interior details in "chrome" plastic. Plastic wheels with "chrome" details simulating the rims (5SP). No suspension. The nominal scale is 1:64 and the overall length is approximately 3 in (77 mm). About 1.4 oz (39 g). This model, the 1/4 Mile Coupe, represents a " hot rod ", featuring an exposed "V8" engine with oversized exhaust pipes. The name 1/4 Mile Coupe is a reference to the usual distance of a "drag race", a quarter mile – 1⁄4 mi or 1320 ft (402 m)  In fact, I'm not sure if this 1/4 Mile Coupe is a "hot rod" with the claim to be a racing car (" Fuel Altered "? "Competiton Coupe"?) ...

Scale model of an automobile in the "hot rod" style, the 1941 Willys Coupe , made by BBurago . This example is reference 18-59019  ¹ , included in the "1/64" series. It is made in China, possibly in 2015. Metal body painted in metallic blue. Black plastic base. Glazing represented in transparent plastic with molded details in the windshield. Plastic wheels with the rims painted in metallic gray. No suspension. The nominal scale seems to be around 1:55 and the overall length is approximately 3.1 in. About 1.6 oz. This model represents an automobile in the " hot rod " style, the 1941 Willys Coupe, based on the 1941  Willys Americar coupe.  The 1941–1942 Willys Americar is a low-cost, economical car with a power output of 60 hp from the 2199 cm³ in-line four-cylinder "Go-Devil" engine. Nothing exciting, but its modern appearance and affordable price guarantee a reasonable sales success until production is interrupted by the outbreak of World War II...