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There’s no doubt that Ford vs. Ferrari is calling back the late 1960s Le Mans vibe more than ever before. Rocketing to #1 at the box office in its first week out, there’s obviously a lot to love about the legendary battle between the blue oval and the prancing horse. For fans of that, and…

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With just a few Lego Speed Champions kits released each year, it’s not like Lego’s licensing arm is going to threaten Hot Wheels when it comes to brand selection. The sales success of these kits suggests there’s certainly more of a market, and fortunately those with a larger appetite there are enthusiasts out there in…

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We’re always proponents of automotive entrepreneurship on start-up incubator sites like Kickstarter. These platforms are great for finding interesting and oddball car-themed products that haven’t quite hit the market, but can do so with your help Case in point is Heel + Toe Socks. Much like Striipe Design, another car nerd sock company, Heel +…

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If 2018 auto show debuts are any judge, Ford definitely has vintage fastback Mustangs on the brain. The Blue oval raised eyebrows by revealing the long lost Bullitt Mustang alongside its modern equivalent in Detroit, while last week’s Chicago Auto Show saw them drop a brick by showing off their latest Lego licensing deal. We…

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Yes, we know, the annual  SEMA Show is there for the automotive aftermarket. In as much, it’s better known for the most ridiculous builds, or big corporate displays from this restoration part warehouse, that tuning house or some other wheel manufacturer. Nevertheless, an industry convention about the automotive hobby is sure to have some choice…

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What we’re learning in covering the model car beat is that the industry is rich. The sheer quantity and selection of new model cars hitting the market in any given week is exceedingly impressive. Rather than try to focus simply on a single new offering (as we did yesterday with the GT Spirit scale model…

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It would seem Le Mans isn’t the only one to drop a documentary about the fabled race on Amazon Prime. Ford is also getting in on the action, with a new piece dubbed “The Return” about the Ford GT’s reappearance in the fabled 24-hour enduro. 'The Return' on Amazon Prime We are heading back to…

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Here’s the thing they don’t tell you about slot car kit tracks. They take up a lot of floor space, because you likely don’t have a table big enough to create a really cool layout above deck. On top of that, they start to lose their luster when your loved one is trying to vacuum,…

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Niche scale model car manufacturer AutoCult has announced its latest releases and, not surprisingly, they are obscure and probably quite unknown to even the most intensely nerdy car enthusiasts. The wide mix includes everything from a Porsche powered special racer and Ford Thames race transporter from 60s era Team Lotus to truly obscure cars like the three-lighted…

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The scale model firm GT Spirit who is best known for their highly detailed 1:18 and 1:12 scale model cars has released its latest mix of new offerings. Their latest collection of new offerings is now available for pre-order. The mix includes some fantastic new introductions, including any number of classic and current tuner cars.…