Tag: Minichamps

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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’s hard oo believe that it’s been five years since Stile Bertone was finally closed, and its incredible collection of concept and production automobiles auctioned off. The design firm remains one of the most well-known and influential of the fabled Italian carrozzeria. The times and automotive industry trends have moved against most all of them,…

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We’re guessing we know the type. They likely stood in long lines to get onto the Top Gear set, stood on tip toes to peer over the shoulders of pretty women hand picked from the audience to stand in the front, and patiently waited through commercial brakes just to get a view of Jeremy Clarkson, Richard…

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Okay, technically the scale model McLarens you see here aren’t built by McLaren. They’re sourced from scale model manufacturers such as Minichamps, but built to McLaren specs and now on sale via the brand’s own stores. So maybe you can’t afford your own McLaren. You’re not alone. Even still, owners and fans alike can certainly add…