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From the write ups of the book of the parish, "The early beginnings of the parish of Nuestra Senora dela Purification in Binmaley can ... -
An Autoart Millenium 1970 Mercedes Benz 300 SEL, in 1:18 scale. Some facts from Wikipedia: The Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3 started out as... -
Ixo maserati quattroporte italian presidential car, w/ Vanguards Range Rover and Kinsmart Lincoln navigator. From Wikipedia: The M... -
A Kyosho Lancia Stratos HF 1977 Monte Carlo Winner, driven by S. Munari/ S. Maiga, 1:18 scale. Kyosho made a very impressive details on thi... -
The 2010 Manila Auto Salon Car Show is currently being held here in the Philippines, from November 18 to 21, 2010. Diecast Car Collectors o... -
Autoart Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX, 1:18 scale. In one of my favorite colors in automobiles, yellow. Thanks for viewing. Some fact... -
A Tomica Event Model Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X, in 1:61 scale. -
A Vitesse Mitsubishi Carisma MSX in 1:43 scale, color "flame red". From Wikipedia: The Mitsubishi Carisma is a large famil... -
This is CM's Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 1994 Safari Rally in 1:64 scale, chase car.
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Ixo Seat 1430 Rallye de Monte Carlo 1977, S.Servia/ J. Sabater, 1:43 scale
An Ixo Seat 1430 Rallye de Monte Carlo 1977, S.Servia/ J. Sabater in 1:43 scale. Great looking classic race car from the 1970s.
car with its roots in the Volkswagen Polo. The Ibiza allowed the company to
start building its rallying experience, and was officially engaged in some
European national championships. The years went by and little success followed
until a 2L version of the Ibiza was homologated as a kit-car, and extra wide
tracks, larger wheels, brakes, etc, were fitted to it as the Fédération
Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) kit-car regulations allow. With these
attributes, the car won the 2L World Championship three times ('96, '97, '98).
SEATs three conquests of the 2L FIA title, and the sport's popularity in Spain,
convinced Volkswagen Group management to go further, and allocate sufficient
budgets to the SEAT Sport department so as to allow it a chance to reach its
goal. SEATs project to build a WRC-spec car was officially announced during the
1997 San Remo rally. It was in 1998 that the SEAT Córdoba WRC was first enrolled
by the company to compete at the highest level of WRC racing. The Córdoba was
based on the family saloon of the same name but was, naturally, a WRC class car.
It had a 4 cylinder turbocharged petrol engine, permanent four-wheel drive, and
active differentials were involved in its transmission. However, the short
wheelbase and high-mounted engine (compared to its rivals) worked against the
Córdoba, and results weren't impressive. The main drivers were ex-WRC champion
Didier Auriol, along with Harri Rovanpera and rising Finnish star Toni
Gardemeister. They did achieve three podium finishes; at the 1999 Rally New
Zealand (Gardemeister), the 1999 Rally of Great Britain (Rovanpera) as well as
the 2000 Safari Rally (Auriol). SEAT pulled out of international rallying at the
end of 2000.
Reference from Wikipedia:
SEAT's first serious attempt at a World Rally Championship (WRC) title was
burdened on the small SEAT Ibiza, a 1.6L normally aspirated front-wheel drive car with its roots in the Volkswagen Polo. The Ibiza allowed the company to
start building its rallying experience, and was officially engaged in some
European national championships. The years went by and little success followed
until a 2L version of the Ibiza was homologated as a kit-car, and extra wide
tracks, larger wheels, brakes, etc, were fitted to it as the Fédération
Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) kit-car regulations allow. With these
attributes, the car won the 2L World Championship three times ('96, '97, '98).
SEATs three conquests of the 2L FIA title, and the sport's popularity in Spain,
convinced Volkswagen Group management to go further, and allocate sufficient
budgets to the SEAT Sport department so as to allow it a chance to reach its
goal. SEATs project to build a WRC-spec car was officially announced during the
1997 San Remo rally. It was in 1998 that the SEAT Córdoba WRC was first enrolled
by the company to compete at the highest level of WRC racing. The Córdoba was
based on the family saloon of the same name but was, naturally, a WRC class car.
It had a 4 cylinder turbocharged petrol engine, permanent four-wheel drive, and
active differentials were involved in its transmission. However, the short
wheelbase and high-mounted engine (compared to its rivals) worked against the
Córdoba, and results weren't impressive. The main drivers were ex-WRC champion
Didier Auriol, along with Harri Rovanpera and rising Finnish star Toni
Gardemeister. They did achieve three podium finishes; at the 1999 Rally New
Zealand (Gardemeister), the 1999 Rally of Great Britain (Rovanpera) as well as
the 2000 Safari Rally (Auriol). SEAT pulled out of international rallying at the
end of 2000.
Monday, January 3, 2011
Brooklin Models 1953 Buick Skylark, 1:43 scale, white metal
A Brooklin Models 1953 Buick Skylark, in 1:43 scale, made in England, of white metal.
Tomica Disney/Pixars Cars, Mickey & Minnie Mouse etc. w/ Pikachu car
A variety of Tomica Disney/Pixars cars, which includes: 1) Jamboree Cruiser, Sullivan, Monster Inc., 2) Ex Cruiser, Woody, Toy Story, 3) Mickey Mouse pink truck, 4) Minnie Mouse pink car, 5) Jolly Float, Toy Story 3, and 6) Pikachu car from Pokemon.
Tomica Event Model Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X, 1:61 scale
A Tomica Event Model Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X, in 1:61 scale.
Monday, December 27, 2010
Diapet Yonezawa Nissan Skyline 2000 GT turbo, 1:40 scale, Japan
A Diapet Yonezawa, made in Japan, Nissan New Skyline 2000 GT turbo, in 1:40 scale, #G-137. A fine looking classic Nissan skyline, the diecast could have been produced from the 1970s or early 80s.
Solido Fiat Abarth, Replique Authentique, Re-edition
This is a Solido, re-edition, vintage Fiat Abarth, made in France, an authentic replica, probably 1:43 or 1:45 scale.
1949.
In the 1960s, Abarth & C. S.r.l was quite successful in hillclimbing and sports
car racing, mainly in classes from 850cc up to 2000cc, competing with Porsche
904 and Ferrari Dino. Hans Herrmann was a factory driver from 1962 until 1965,
winning the 500km Nürburgring in 1963 with Teddy Pilette
Later, Johann Abt was promised by Carlo Abarth that he could drive a factory car
for free if he won all the races he entered—which Abt nearly did, winning 29 of
30, the 30th being a second.
Along with its racing cars, Abarth produced high-performance exhaust pipes.
Later, Abarth diversified in producing various tuning kits for road vehicles,
mainly for Fiat. Abarth was also associated in producing sports or racing cars
with Porsche and Simca.
Some facts from Wikipedia:
Abarth 595, derived from Fiat 500Abarth is an Italian racing car maker founded
by Austrian-Italian Carlo Abarth and Italian Armando Scagliarini in Turin in 1949.
Carlo Abarth began his well-known association with Fiat in 1952, building the
Abarth 1500 Biposto upon Fiat mechanicals.In the 1960s, Abarth & C. S.r.l was quite successful in hillclimbing and sports
car racing, mainly in classes from 850cc up to 2000cc, competing with Porsche
904 and Ferrari Dino. Hans Herrmann was a factory driver from 1962 until 1965,
winning the 500km Nürburgring in 1963 with Teddy Pilette
Later, Johann Abt was promised by Carlo Abarth that he could drive a factory car
for free if he won all the races he entered—which Abt nearly did, winning 29 of
30, the 30th being a second.
Along with its racing cars, Abarth produced high-performance exhaust pipes.
Later, Abarth diversified in producing various tuning kits for road vehicles,
mainly for Fiat. Abarth was also associated in producing sports or racing cars
with Porsche and Simca.
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