Diecast Collector’s Obsession with Early Corvettes
Good things come in small packages – or at least, that’s what they do when it comes to scale model cars. Salt Lake City's Branson Evans took his passion for cars to a whole new level by downsizing them. We last interviewed Branson last year to discuss a scaled-down version of my father's 1968 Nova. Since then, he has expanded his extensive personal collection of die-cast model cars, specifically 1953-62 Chevrolet Corvettes. His cars range in size from subcompacts to the 28-inch limited edition 1/6 scale 1957 model built on Route 61. Entering Branson’s diecast collection is an immersive experience in automotive history. Glass display cases line each wall, and in addition to cars, the space is decorated with period literature, advertising and other unique memorabilia. He even had a television that played ads from the era. i visited branson Question and answer session And learn more about his interesting backstory: Which car do you consider to be the crown…
1982 Chevrolet Corvette Collector’s Edition
1970s and early 1980s It was a tough time for automakers selling sports cars in the United States. Whether you were Porsche, Ferrari, or Chevrolet, emissions regulations combined with ever-increasing safety standards had a serious negative impact on the era's high-performance cars. Influence. At that time, the Ferrari 308 GTBi's 0-60 acceleration time was only 7.9 seconds, and even the Porsche 928 needed 7 seconds. In the United States, sports cars have all but disappeared, save for one survivor: the Corvette. You have to give GM credit for continuing to build and develop the Corvette during the energy crisis, the climate crisis, and the overall decline of the entire sports car world at the time. It could have simply canceled the car and moved on, but it chose to keep the C3 as the Corvette record-holder for another 15 years, until 1982. The 1982 model gives the aging but still desirable C3 Corvette its final bow for collectors. This 22,000-mile…
Rare AMG 560SEC widebody sparks collectors’ craze
This classic Mercedes will be changing hands for more than just a new AMG GT go through Brad Anderson November 20, 2024 17:56 This blue and black metallic 560SEC has approximately 56,000 miles. Power comes from a 385-horsepower naturally aspirated 6.0-liter V8 engine. The interior is well-appointed, including heated seats with memory function. Before Mercedes-Benz acquired AMG and developed its flagship high-performance models in-house, the AMG brand was independent and a specialist in everything that bore the three-pointed star badge. The 560SEC is one of the best products it has ever produced and one of these amazing products is for sale in Texas. Less than 50 6.0 widebody coupes like this were produced. The 1989 car was delivered brand new to Japan, where it lived until 2016 before being exported to Europe and living in the UK and Austria. It was later moved to the United States and has attracted bids well in excess of the starting MSRP of the…
Sold out Collector’s Edition Lamborghini Centenario
when it comes to Unique diecast models, some more popular than others. In today's Collectors' Corner, we'll take a look at a model that some collectors truly appreciate, while others can't wait to get rid of. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H52KELzco0g[/embed] Be sure to subscribe to the ClassicCars TV YouTube channel to watch all episodes of Collectible Corner and check out interesting finds and car reviews!
Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Pro Motorsport Collector’s Edition
The Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Pro Motorsport Collector's Edition features a livery similar to that used on AMG's Petronas-sponsored F1 cars for the 2023 and 2024 seasons. Mercedes-AMG has unveiled the GT 63 Pro 4Matic+ Motorsport Collectors Edition, a new rendition of the AMG GT 63 Pro coupe that features a livery similar to that of AMG's Petronas-sponsored F1 car for the 2023 and 2024 seasons. For those who don't know, the Motorsport Collectors Edition is the second AMG GT to feature an F1-inspired livery, following the AMG GT Black Series P One special edition. The new AMG GT Black Series P One special edition is based on the track-focused 63 Pro 4 Matic+ model and is finished in Obsidian Black Metallic with a hand-painted Mercedes star on the rear. There are also some contrasting bright stripes on the door sills, front bumper air intakes and around the 21-inch wheels in Petronas' corporate Aqua Blue. The use of these bright stripes…
Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Pro Motorsport Collector’s Edition
The Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Pro Motorsport Collector's Edition features a livery similar to that used on AMG's Petronas-sponsored F1 cars for the 2023 and 2024 seasons. Mercedes-AMG has unveiled the GT 63 Pro 4Matic+ Motorsport Collectors Edition, a new rendition of the AMG GT 63 Pro coupe that features a livery similar to that of AMG's Petronas-sponsored F1 car for the 2023 and 2024 seasons. For those who don't know, the Motorsport Collectors Edition is the second AMG GT to feature an F1-inspired livery, following the AMG GT Black Series P One special edition. The new AMG GT Black Series P One special edition is based on the track-focused 63 Pro 4 Matic+ model and is finished in Obsidian Black Metallic with a hand-painted Mercedes star on the rear. There are also some contrasting bright stripes on the door sills, front bumper air intakes and around the 21-inch wheels in Petronas' corporate Aqua Blue. The use of these bright stripes…
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