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11/21/09
UPDATE: As our 'New Arrival'
collumn (left) announced this week, three new CMC Ferraris have
arrived along with the Kyosho BRE Datsun 240Z driven by John
Morton to two SCCA National Championships in the early 70s. Click
the links to our Shopping Cart to order.
TrueScale Miiniatures
has announced a fourth release in their series of 1/18 scale
Porsche 935 K3s, the Bob Akin Coca Cola #05 codriven with Bobby
Rahal and Roy Woods at Daytona in 1980. It's set for a January
2010 release in a Limited Edition of 3000 cars. More photos HERE.
Starting next week,
we will be offering a significant collection of 'sold out' Original
Serigraphs by noted American motorsport artist Randy Owens along
with a selection of Secondary Market prints from Alan Fearnley,
Thierry Thompson, Ken Call, Gavin MacLeod and others. Most of
these prints are autographed by legends like Ayrton Senna, Alain
Prost, Nigel Mansell, Mario Andretti, Michael Schumacher, Al
Unser, Michael Andretti, Al Unser, Jr and many others. Visit
us often for the latest info.
Happy Thanksgiving!
- Paul

11/13/09 UPDATE: Graham Turner's latest painting shows
Stirling Moss guiding his Vanwall to victory in the 1958 Dutch
Grand Prix, in a season that saw him also score wins in Portugal
and at Casablanca. Graham's painting is being released in a Limited
Edition Giclee with prints 1 thru 20 being reproduced on canvas
and delivered on wooden stretcher bars. Prints 21-100 will be
printed on heavyweight (300 gsm) acid free art paper.
You can find pricing
and other details HERE.
Kyosho's 1/18 scale
BRE Datsun 240Z is due to arrive next week along with a trio
of 1 1/18 scale Ferraris from CMC. Check the ordering information
in the column to the left.
11/4/09
UPDATE: We're adding dozens
of out of production 1/43 scale models from several collections
to our Online
Shopping website. You can find them in the 11/3/09
- Die Cast Collection folder in the Secondary
Market section. We'll be adding items all week so visit us
often. We're also offering a few things on eBay. You can find
them HERE.

11/2/09
UPDATE: TESTA ROSSA UPDATE: CMC is invoicing their dealer network
for the three new Ferraris that will be arriving in a couple
of weeks and it looks like the Testa Rossa may be in short supply
for the Holidays. As of today, we still have some open slots
for cars in our initial shipment. Time to drop that subtle hint!
Order HERE.
10/27/09
UPDATE: CMC's long-awaited
1/18 scale Ferrari Testa Rossa will be arriving in the US in
November ($318.95). A sample piece was shown at last weekend's
iHobby Show here in Chicago and CMC has released a set of high
resolution photos. Impressive? You be the judge. Click HERE.

10/23/09
UPDATE: Good news if
you missed out last summer: We've located a few more of the TrueScale
Miniatures Limited Edition 1/43 scale 1967 Belgian Grand Prix
winning AAR Eagle Weslake V12s with the
Dan Gurney autographed plaque. Still the best deal of the year
at $85.00 plus shipping. Reserve one HERE.
As always, we will
import a small quantity of Motor Sport Magazine's annual calendar.
This year's theme is '1960's Sports Car Greats' and will feature
a selection of black and white photographs from the LAT archives
capturing the excitement and atmosphere of the great endurance
duels between some of the greatest sports racing cars and drivers
of all time. Many of the photographs are previously unpublished.
As always, the photographs are suitable for framing. The calendar
is printed on 250gsm fine art paper, measures 594 x 420mm, and
is a strictly limited edition of only 1200 copies. Each calendar
is priced at $69.95. Reserve HERE
for December delivery.

10/16/09
UPDATE: It's that time
of year again. Click HERE
for information on Michael Turner's 2009 Christmas Card set.
Each image is available as a giclee print this year.


10/13/09
UPDATE: A mere 3 1/2
years after they made the announcement, Minichamps has released
the 1/18 scale Lotus 79s of Mario
Andretti and Ronnie
Peterson. Our initial shipment of Andrettis weren't enough
to fill our existing advance orders. We're hunting for more.
The Lotus 79's are
priced at $129.95 each plus shipping. Click on the links above
to order or click HERE
for a complete photo set of the Andretti Lotus.
BBR has announced
a 'High End' 1/18 scale Ferrari Enzo 'Monza Test' in matt black
for release next year. The run will be limited to just 509 examples
world-wide, each delivered in a handsome gift box. The 'Monza
Test' Enzo is priced at $375.00 plus shipping. You can reserve
one HERE
or check out the photos HERE.
Orders for the Enzo must be received by this Friday afternoon
(October 16) at 2pm.


10/9/09
UPDATE: The 2009 Goodwood
Festival of Speed DVDs have landed. Take advantage of our 'Advance
Order Sale' and save $5 if you order before October 15. Click
HERE.
As many of you already
suspect, it looks like Carousel 1 is closing their doors. Several
remaining models from their inventory are now available at clearance
prices, including the fabulous Rick Mears Pennzoil Special and
Dan Gurney's 1967 Brands Hatch Race of Champions winner, both
reduced to $110. It's a great opportunity to pick up one of these
classics at a bargan price. Check out the list HERE.

10/6/09
UPDATE: The 2009 LeMans
Review DVD ($29.99) is expected to arrive in early December.
Pre-Order HERE
and save 10%!

10/6/09
UPDATE: A shipment of
'Goodwood Festival of Speed 2009' DVDs is winging its way across
the pond and should be here in a few days. Take advantage of
our introductory price of $34.95 plus shipping by ordering
before October 15. Order HERE.


9/29/09
UPDATE: Two new additions
to our selection of artwork feature a former and possible future
British World Champion in paintings from two Brit motorsport
artists:
Above: From the portfolio
of the great Michael Turner we have a vintage painting of 1966
Indianapolis 500 winner (and two time Formula One World Champion)
Graham Hill entering Turn Two at Indy in the Red Ball Special
Lola ahead of Joe Leonard's Eagle and Jim Clark's STP Lotus.
Now available as a giclee print on heavy art paper. Available
in three sizes from $150. Each copy made to order in England
and signed by Michael Turner.
Click HERE
for additional information and to place your order.
Left: The latest painting
from Colin Carter features this year's World Championship point
leader Jenson Button (Braun BGP 001) in the Turkish Grand Prix,
where he scored his sixth victory in the first seven races of
the 2009 F1 season. This feat equalled the record previously
set by motor racing legends Alberto Ascari, Juan Manuel Fangio,
Jim Clark and Michael Schumacher.
Carter's painting
is available as a Limited Edition (500) litho on paper or a giant
3' x 4' giclee on canvas (Limited Edition of 250). Click HERE
for ordering information on the litho edition ($175 ) or HERE
for the giclee edition ($725).

9/28/09
UPDATE: A great way to
display your new GMP Ferrari 312PB is with our new 'square' 1/18
scale display case ($44.95). Production begins this week. Reserve
one HERE.
Click on the images
for a close-up view.

9/28/09
UPDATE: Our Jim Clark
Autograph Auction on eBay has ended.
 
9/24/09
UPDATE: CMC tells us
three new 1/18 scale Ferraris, including the long-awaited Testa
Rossa, will arrive in the US in time for the Holidays. Additional
photos and ordering information can be found HERE.
The next 1/18 scale
Ferrari from GMP will be the 330 P4 coupe that finished second
at LeMans in 1967 with Michael Parkes and Lodovico Scarfioti
behind the wheel. $289.95 plus shipping. GMP says deliveries
will begin in 'December', which means if you want to have a shot
at one of these for Christmas, get your order in early. Click
HERE
to order.

9/18/09
UPDATE: Our first shipment
of 1/18 scale Ferrari 312PBs arrived from GMP this morning. Advance
orders are shipping now.
Click HERE
for the next blog item located on our Recent
Additions Page!

'ARTISTRY IN MOTION' is a striking image of Jim Clark and
his Lotus 33 at speed during their 1965 World Championship winning
season, published in a very exclusive edition of just 100 giclee
prints.
Each giclee is personally
printed, then individually signed by artist Graham Turner on
either canvas or heavy art paper.
Print Numbers 1-20: Reproduced on canvas, stretched on wooden
stretcher bars just like the original painting. Canvas size 32"
x 20" (no border). $325.00 plus shipping. Click HERE
to order.
Print Numbers 21-100: Reproduced on heavyweight paper. Overall
print size (including border) 24" x 17". $175.00
plus shipping. Click HERE
to order.
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