Air Age Store

FEATURES

24 | The Summer of ’69
Cars and culture converge in a year like no other

40 | Muscle Mods
Masterworks from the 1/18 Custom Diecast Syndicate

OUT OF THE BOX

32 | Restomod Retouch Adds Style and Substance
Maisto Design 1969 Dodge Charger R/T

34 | Resolve and Revisions Bring Redemption to Stuttgart’s Sports Prototype
Minichamps 1969 Porsche 908/2 Spyder Targa Florio Winner

36 | 1969 Big-Block Battle Royale
Auto World Mustang Cobra Jet vs. Hemi Super Bee vs. Yenko Nova

46 | A Supercar Star Is Born
AUTOart 1967 Toyota 2000GT

48 | Swan Song for the Swedish Sport Coupe
DNA Collectibles Saab 9-3 Viggen Convertible

54 | This Classic Has Room with a View
Best of Show 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser

56 | Kinetic Energy Meets Fiery Passion
Bburago Signature Series Ferrari FXX-K

58 | This Seagrave Aerial Elevates Detail to New Levels
Fire Replicas FDNY Tower Ladder 1

QUICK LOOKS

60 | Acme 1970 Dan Gurney Trans Am Barracuda

61 | Laudoracing-Models 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV 6 2.5

62 | IXO 2017 Daytona 24-Hour GT Racers

63 | The Complete Book of Classic Ford and Mercury Muscle Cars, 1961–1973

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8 | Editorial
The Past Is Calling Us

12 | Showroom
New Releases & First Looks

REGULARS

50 | Kit Car Garage

52 | Motorpool
Johnny Lightning Greatest Generation Dioramas

64 | Hot Wheels Highway
50th Anniversary Favorites

66 | Rear View
Kellogg’s Terry Labonte Chevy
Monte Carlos
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COVER STORY

20 | Detroit’s da Vincis
Harley Earl, Bill Mitchell, Virgil Exner, and the golden age of design

OUT OF THE BOX
32 | A Stunning Design Study Lost to the Deep
Minichamps 1956 Chrysler Norseman

36 | The First Concept Car Was Harley Earl’s Masterpiece
Auto World 1938 Buick Y-Job

40 | Exner’s Revivalist Luxury Coupe
Premium X 1971 Stutz Blackhawk

44 | The Two-Millionth Rover Is History on Wheels
Almost Real Land Rover Defender 90

48 | Road and Race Versions of the Original Super Camaro
Supercar Collectibles 1967 Yenko Camaro

56 | Greyhound’s Golden Age on Wheels
Iconic Replicas Greyhound Bus Lines 1931 Mack BK Parlor Coach

58 | Brains and Brawn in a Futuristic Hydraulic Loader
Diecast Masters Caterpillar 349F L XE

60 | Futuristic Luxury Coupe That Pays Tribute to Lexus’ Past
AUTOart Lexus LC500

QUICK LOOKS

64 | Best of Show 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
Sprint Speciale

65 | Tire Brigade Scale Figurines

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8 | Editorial
Style and Substance

12 | Showroom
New Releases & First Looks


REGULARS

43 | Flightline
Aiken’s/Collectors Showcase Bell UH-1 Helicopters

52 | Hot Wheels Highway
Hot Wheels Collectors Nationals Event Cars

62 | Kit Car Garage

66 | Rear View
Temporary 2-Seater: The 1963 Ford Thunderbird Roadster Learn More

FEATURES

18 | Bullitt Is Back!
Ford Celebrates the Return of the Icon with a 50th Anniversary Special Edition

26 | Grand Prix Greats
Five of F1’s All-Time Fastest—and the Machines That Made Them

36 | Models in Motion/Jada Elite Off Road Ice Charger and MXT
Fast & Furious 8’s Star Cars Go RC

OUT OF THE BOX

24 | Star Car in Scale for Film’s Golden Anniversary
GreenLight Bullitt 1968 Ford Mustang GT

32 | Alberto Ascari’s Grand Prix Grand Finale
CMC 1954–55 Lancia D50 Formula 1 Car

40 | Sullivan’s “Spin and Win” Is the Stuff of Legend
Replicarz March 85C 1985 Indy 500 Winner

44 | A Timeless Beauty Returns
AUTOart Jaguar E-Type 3.8L Series 1

48 | Racing DNA in a Sporty Little Italian Saloon
Laudoracing-models 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta 1.8

50 | Motoring Majesty
Best of Show 1967 Cadillac Fleetwood Series 75 Limousine

52 | Hitting the Mark with This Ultra-Luxurious Coupe
Automodello 1971 Lincoln Continental Mark III

54 | Lambo’s Second Ever SUV Runs Second to None
Bburago Lamborghini Urus

56 | Fire Engine with Exemplary Precision
Fire Replicas FDNY Engine 45 KME Severe Service Pumper

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8 | Editorial
The Wheels of History

12 | Showroom
New Releases & First Looks


REGULARS

58 | Kit Car Garage

60 | Hot Wheels Highway
2017 Factory-Sealed Master Set

66 | Rear View
Saab Story: Anson’s 900 Turbo Cabriolet Learn More

FEATURES

16 | Travails and Triumphs
The Tale of the Triumph TR

34 | Tuned In
Jada Throttles Up Its JDM Tuner Series

46 | F1 Car Collection
A Scale Retrospective of Grand Prix Luminaries

58 | Diecast Hall of Fame
Class of 2017

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7 | Editorial
The Collector Generation

10 | Showroom
New Releases & First Looks

REGULARS

64 | Hot Wheels Highway
31st Annual Hot Wheels Collectors Convention Cars!

66 | Rear View
Alpine Racer: The Rally-Bred A110

OUT OF THE BOX

22 | The Shape of a Future That Never Came to Be
Best of Show Triumph TR7 Drophead Coupé

26 | This ’80s Icon Still Rocks
Sun Star 1985 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z

30 | Mad Aussie Muscle Taken to the Max
AUTOart Ford Falcon XB “Interceptor”

38 | Sant’Agata’s $2 Million Birthday Present
Maisto Exclusive Edition Lamborghini Centenario

42 | One-of-a-Kind Barn-Find Hemi Mopar
Auto World American Muscle 1970 Plymouth Superbird

50 | Reventlow’s Revolutionary Roadster
Replicarz 1959 “Nickey Nouse” Scarab Mk II

54 | Highline Series Hauler Delivers Big
Diecast Masters Caterpillar 745 Articulated Truck

60 | Long-Hauling into the Future
First Gear Volvo VNL 760 with 53-Foot Trailer

QUICK LOOKS

49 | Fire Replicas Columbus Fire Sutphen SPH 100 Aerial Platform

57 | Best of Show 1961–62 Ghia 6.4L

63 | AUTOart Honda RA272 Ronnie Bucknum 1965 Mexican Grand Prix Learn More

FEATURES

16 | Mopar Movie Magic
Top Ten Dodge and Plymouth Star Cars from the Big Screen

32 | Restoration and Customization 101
Using Micro-Mark’s Complete Resin Casting Starter Set

MODELS IN MOTION

58 | A Factory-
Built Demo Truck with Legit Off-Road Chops
RC4WD 1:18 Gelande II Land Rover D90 RTR

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8 | Editorial
Star Struck in Scale

10 | Showroom
New Releases & First Look

REGULARS

48 | Hot Wheels Highway
Hot Wheels Designer Builds His Dream Car—in Real Life and in Scale

66 | Rear View
The Forgotten First Impala


OUT OF THE BOX

22 | Dom’s Radical Ride from F&F8
Jada Collector’s Series The Fate of the Furious Ice Charger

24 | Catch This Legendary Mopar Before It Vanishes
Philly Mint 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T

28 | A Spectacular Slice of Silver Screen Muscle
Auto World Dirty Mary Crazy Larry 1969 Dodge Charger R/T

36 | Performance and Perfect Proportions Produce an All-Time Great
CMC Talbot-Lago T150C-SS Figoni & Falaschi “Teardrop” Coupe

40 | Two Teutonic Tuners
AUTOart RWB Porsche 993 and BoS Gemballa Avalanche

44 | Hero Hauler with Outstanding Precision
Fire Replicas FDNY “Rescue 1”

52 | The Style and Performance Apex for
Buick’s Elegant Flagship
Automodello 1965 Buick Riviera Gran Sport

IN THE HANGAR

54 | Grumman’s Grand-Scale Torpedo Bomber
Flight Wing TBF Avenger

QUICK LOOKS

62 | Highway 61 1976 Chevrolet G10 Custom Van

63 | Maisto Off-Road Kings Ford F-150 Raptor

64 | AUTOart Porsche 918 Weissach Edition Martini Livery

65 | Best of Show 1957 Buick Caballero Estate
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FEATURES

14 | The Definitive Name in Automotive Adventure
The Legacy of Land Rover and Range Rover

40 | Dearly Departed
Cherished Muscle Marques In Memoriam

50 | Customizers and Craftsmen
Henry Martinez and His Scratch-Built Masterpiece ’41 Willys

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6 | Editorial
Off the Beaten Path

8 | Showroom
New Releases & First Looks

REGULARS

58 | Hot Wheels Highway
More Fast, More Furious, More Fun!

66 | Rear View
Oldie but a Goodie: Ertl’s 1969 442

OUT OF THE BOX

22 | Where the Tradition of Go-Anywhere
Adventure Began
Minichamps Land Rover Series I

24 | A Refined Revolution in Off-Roading
Best of Show 1970 Range Rover Classic

26 | The Last Ride for the Ultimate Adventure Machine
Kyosho Land Rover Defender 90 Adventure Edition

30 | Luxury Meets Utility in a Uniquely British Way
LS Collectibles 1986 Range Rover

32 | Blowing the Doors off FX with a Supercharged Coronet
Supercar Collectibles Mr. Norm’s 1965 Altered-Wheelbase Dodge

36 | Motoring Magic in a Machine without
Compromise
Sun Star 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman Limo

46 | Celebrating the W30 Holiday Coupe
Auto World 1968 Oldsmobile 442

54 | JDM Bodybuilding Raised to a Fine Art
AUTOart Rocket Bunny Toyota 86

MODELS IN MOTION

56 | Kyosho’s Mega-Muscle Chevy Looks the Part
Kyosho Fazer VEi 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454

QUICK LOOKs

62 | Hot Wheels Elite Aston Martin DB10 James Bond
Spectre Edition

63 | Automodello 1981 AAR Eagle Challenger

64 | Best of Show 1979 Ford Ranchero

65 | Quartzo Jochen Rindt Lotus 72C French GP Winner
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OUT OF THE BOX
14 | The Blue Wonder Rides Again!
CMC Mercedes-Benz 1954–55 Renntransporter

18 | Emerson Fittipaldi’s John Player Special
AUTOart 1973 Team Lotus Type 72E

30 | Ford and Dodge Do Battle for Aero Supremacy
University of Racing 1969 David Pearson Torino Talladega & Charlie Glotzbach Charger 500

40 | Skylight Highlight of the Wagon World
Best of Show 1964 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser

42 | An American Iron Fist in a British
Aluminum Glove
Kyosho Shelby Cobra 427 S/C

44 | The Suave Super Duty
Model 777 2016 Ford F-350 King Ranch

46 | This Pair Digs Deep and Strikes Caterpillar Gold
Diecast Masters High Line Series Underground Mining Loader & Articulated Truck

50 | The Two-Seat T-bird Reached
New Heights in Its Final Year
Auto World 1957 Ford Thunderbird

54 | Big Al’s Birthday Bullet
Replicarz 1971 Johnny Lightning PJ Colt
Indy 500 Winner

QUICK LOOKs
58 | Automodello 1937 Delage D8-120 S
Aerodynamic Coupe by Pourtout

59 | AUTOart 2015 Nissan GT-R LM Test Car

60 | Replicarz 1968 STP Chevrolet C10 & Trailer

FEATURES
22 | NASCAR’s Aero Warriors
High drama on the high banks

34 | Sport Wagons and Shooting Brakes
A tradition of singular style and practical performance

UP FRONT
6 | Editorial
A Brush with History

8 | Showroom
New Releases & First Looks

REGULARS
62 | Hot Wheels Highway
Air-Cooled!

66 | Rear View
Rally ’Round This Hot Hatch! Learn More