It’s the 50’s. The US believes more strongly in it’s mission than ever, and your parents (or grandparents) need a bigger car to ferry Jimmy and Beatrice to and from baseball, ballet, and school across the miles of just-opened interstate. Ford is here to answer the call. The country squire is a big, practical wagon, […]
When you think of film cars, the Vanishing Point Challenger has to come to mind. This screaming white muscle car, racing across the deserts for only the thinnest of reasons, brought plenty of car fans to the theater just to see an already iconic car on the big screen. The Challenger stood then, and still […]
Starting just last year, DNA collectibles has distinguished itself with some great models we usually don’t see in scale, like the Subaru Baja, Saab 9-3 Viggen, and Peel P50, to name a view. In the trend of showcasing cool, off-the-beaten path cars, we arrive at this Volvo P1800. After the success of the Amazon, a […]
Endurance racing…you’ve probably heard of it. Racing for 12 or 24 hours on a single circuit, where laps matter more than who crosses the finish line in what order, have always been a huge proving ground for manufacturers and drivers to demonstrate engineering excellence and driving determination. The cars that win on these circuits become […]
Our 2019 awards are out, and with 26 awards, this marks our biggest class ever. We have a new logo, a new Collector of the Year, new inductees for best 1/18th scale and 1/64 scale car and so much more. These collectors, cars, brands and legends join an ever-growing list who’ve made an […]
Automotive Artist: Marcello Gandini Born in Turin, Marcello Gandini began designing for now-legendary marque Lamborghini early in their history as head of Bertone. As the designer behind the legendary Miura and Countach, Gandini has solidified his position as one of the great designers in automotive history. Automotive Legend: Giorgetto Giugiaro Sponsored by Hagerty Insurance […]
It is an understatement for us at the Hall to say that the year 2020 was very tough on many. As the global pandemic unfolded, our community continued to face new challenges on a daily basis. We are sad to say that the Hall suffered as well. When COVID hit, our most esteemed Community Leader […]
Most people spent 2020 looking for ways to make life seem “normal” even when that was not really possible. One of our favorite diecast projects, CastHeads Magazine, really hit that mark in 2020. For their ability to make the diecast collecting world feel a little more “real,” CastHeads is an inductee in the Model Car […]
Building plastic models of cars is fun and rewarding, but how many people would call it relaxing? A video channel on YouTube presents an argument that assembling and customizing models can be downright Zenful. And for that, Jun’s Mini Garage earns a spot in the Model Car Hall of Fame. Jun (the only name he […]
