In 1973, a team of Italian journalists from Oggi undertook a daring journey: from the far north of Europe (Capo Nord, Norway) all the way to the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa – the "Capo Sud." In total, they covered…
The Tempo Hanseat was an iconic light commercial vehicle that was especially popular in Germany in the 1950s. It was produced by Vidal & Sohn Tempo-Werk GmbH. The Hamburg-Harburg manufacturer was known for building practical, compact vehicles for…
For enthusiasts of the classic BMW range and high-quality scale models, the 323:21 scale BMW 1i E18 from Auto Art has become an exclusive collector's item. This model still pays tribute to the original from the late XNUMXs and early…
Sometimes you come across models that are jaw-dropping, both in the real world and in scale models. This happened in 1965, when Toyota presented the 2000 GT in Tokyo. The ravishingly beautiful design, developed with extensive support from Yamaha…
This coming Sunday is Father's Day, which means that somehow, something fun is always thought up to surprise someone. There will be car-loving dads who would love to receive a package that says 'something with four…
The month of December of the year 2024 is in full swing, and that means that Christmas is fast approaching. Many people associate Christmas with their own thoughts, others celebrate it with a dinner. And…
Last weekend was Auto Motor Klassiek present in Flowerdome Eelde. Traditionally Eelde Classics was held there. For me a feast of recognition, and a wonderful fair to walk around. And to extensively search for special classics,…
The days of the national and municipal police are long gone. These government organizations were later merged into the regional police, a structure that has since been replaced. In the decades after World War II, police vehicles of all types and…
For years, Ottomobile has focused on the production of beautifully detailed scale models. The Breton manufacturer is increasingly focusing on the Japanese legacy. For some time now, the miniature specialist has also been building the Toyota Land Cruiser 70.…
By now it is not unfamiliar to you. Every now and then we describe a scale model. Recently we saw a beautiful 1:18 model of NOREV during an event. That really caught the eye. The French manufacturer regularly produces beautiful…
There she stood. In the display case. With a lovely label. On a wound wire. Beautiful color red. A bit of damage, French style, on the right side. The shapes of the sliding roof are perforated in the metal. Qui madam, qui monsieur. In there…
For years, Ottomobile has been a household name in the world of miniature cars. They understand the art of recreating the atmosphere of yesteryear. Or rather, in the home. A beautiful example of the art of miniaturizing classics is the…
One of the most beloved models in the BMW 02 series is undoubtedly the 2002 tii. Yes, of course, the exotic 2002 Turbo is also a must-have, but we don't rule out that the 2002 with the injection engine is also a deeply cherished...
Not everyone will be concerned about it, but it is a given that the holidays are just around the corner. And that is a moment to look forward to for young and old. The holidays are often celebrated…
Not long ago, I decided to thoroughly comb through my miniature collection. Over the years, I'd acquired countless miniatures. Some of them had lived a preserved life, but were out of sight. I…
Collecting miniature classics can be an addictively fun activity, especially if you stumble upon an older collection offered for a relatively low price. And within an older collection, you might find something special...
Renault and Alpine have a long tradition in motorsport. Alpine-Renault was untouchable in the International Manufacturers Championship in the 110 season with the A1971 and the legendary Ove Andersson. But the Renault and Alpine family members brought…
The Mercedes-Benz L1955, built from 319 to the 319s, was a typical LKW of its time. The LXNUMX had its heyday during an era when the market for larger vans was developing. Western Europe took the step of reconstruction…
You probably know them: the series consist of a combination of booklets and scale models. Through long-running series you can create a collection of books and miniatures of the written models. A well-known name is Hachette collections. That (also) came in…
There is still a large market for beautiful miniature models, and various manufacturers are only too happy to respond to this. Such as Ottomobile, which once again announced a series of new models and presented the Renault 6 in scale 1 to 18.…