Who collects car models?

[entirelyturbo]

Collecting 1:18th-scale preassembled car models has been one of my favorite hobbies since I was 10 years old. It all started when I bought a Mustang Mach III model on a trip in NC. I bought it as a toy, and pretty much destroyed it. I have done that with a couple models, thankfully I didn't ruin any real special ones until I matured enough to take care of them.

I have some very rare models in my collection, such as a yellow Acura NSX, they don't make yellow ones anymore. I have a McLaren F1 GTR, I have a TVR Speed 12. Some other rare ones: BMW 2002 Turbo, Peugeot 406, Lancia Stratos, Ford Escort Cosworth, Dodge Copperhead Concept Car, Peugoet 206 cc, Opel Speedster, Triumph Spitfire, and others.

I have 3 Subarus: a 22B, a WRX Type RA 4-door (white w/gold wheels), and a WRX Type R (yellow w/ black wheels).

I posted this because I found my unicorn tonight. My favorite movie of all time is Christine, the 58 Plymouth that goes around killing everybody, and while I was in the grocery store of all places , I saw a model display and just sitting there was a red 58 Plymouth Fury for $14.99. I had to get it, it's already in my living room on display

To find models like this, just keep your eyes peeled. I got the 2002 Turbo at half price from a closing toy store in the mall, got my Opel Speedster from Sam's Club, and a LOT of my models have come from www.exoticar.com since they have the largest selection of anyone in the US.

Who else collects car memorabilia like this?

[Yukonart]

Agh. . . the "C word"

I used to "c" things like that a while back, but I've gotten to a point in my life where I can't to own things that I don't use. . .


. . . . so, I don't have much stuff like that, anymore.

[azn2nr]

i have about 35 cars in my colection. i too have a yellow nsx , copperhead , r34 skyline that has actula carpet on the flor and a supra which is full metal including the engine it weighs about 12 pounds and has leather on the seats as as well as carpet on the flor , i also have a limited series 1 shelby signed by carol himself a kidart racing calwalay c12 and kidart racing m3 and a plain c12 and plain wide body racing m3 that has a 12 point cage in it and one recaro seat along with other alsome detail. and a few more cars that are too may to list

[greg donovan]

i only have 3 cars that are worth mentioning.

juan montoya's rookie season CART target honda

Dale earnhardt race used corvette from 24 hr daytona

mark lovell 2001 tribute wrx

[evolutionmovement]

I've also been periodically acquiring 1:18 and some 1:24 scale cars. I might have about 40 1:18s Found a model 1970 240Z in white like my first car, so that was great. I mostly only get AutoArt now as the quality is great for the price. My rarest is likely my 1:24 1967 Cadillac hearse like one I almost bought and a BRE 240Z my ex brought back from Japan.

My favorites: Panoz GTR street car; Jag XKSS, C-Type; Chaparral 2C; 1968 Dodge Charger; two generation Impreza rally cars; TVR Speed 12; Mercedes C111; and an old Bburago Mercedes-SSK that I modified fo more realism and to look like one I saw at a concours.

Steve

[BAC5.2]

My neighbor has a shit ton of models. Probably close to 40.

I want a 22B, and a BC5. But I am a stickler for details, so if it's not perfect, I don't want it.

[azn2nr]

But I am a stickler for details, so if it's not perfect, I don't want it.

youd probaly love my ferrari maranello. you can read the warnings and stuff in itialian in the enine bay if you have a magnifying glass

[entirelyturbo]

I mostly only get AutoArt now as the quality is great for the price.

Agreed. All my Subaru models are AutoArt, I have a Lancer Evo VI that's AutoArt, and a couple others. I can read Subaru on the brake calipers on my WRX Type R, and STi and BBS on the center caps on the 22B.

I used to buy a lot of Maisto models, because they're the easiest to find, and their quality is still pretty good. But the quality-price ratio is indeed most favorable for AutoArt.

I have about 40 1:18th models now, my friend is trying to compete with me and he's actually ahead a bit. But I have more rare ones, and my collection is easily worth more. The one model he has that I envy is his $80 E30 M3. That is THE most detailed and well-put-together model I have ever seen. There isn't just a panel under the hood that looks like an engine, there is actually a preassembled replica of the engine placed in the model.

[THAWA]

I've got two 93 legacy rs newzealand rally, a 92 legacy rs swedish rally, a legacy gt touring wagon, a legacy rs (all hasegawa and 1:24), a legacy rothmans rac 91 diecast, a legacy camel svezia 93 diecast (both 1:43), and a tamiya 4wd turbo xt coupe 1:24.

all i'm missing are the portugal 93 555 rally, 91 RAC rally, and I think one other thing.

[entirelyturbo]

Well, I got around to organizing all my models, taking pictures of them, and documenting them, so I thought I'd resurrect this thread.

I've got a few interesting stories behind these models, such as the MR2 Spyder that I bought for literally 2 cents (bought it from my Toyota dealership, glitch in the part number system), or the McLaren F1 GTR, which replaced the F1 LM Edition that I had, but kamikaze'ed off my old stereo speaker and almost hit me in the head, or the Saleen S7 that I must have ordered when I was drunk or something, because I don't remember ordering it, it just showed up at my house, with the invoice billed out to my credit card...

Anyway, here they all are, click pics to enlarge:



From top left, going right:

1) Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI
2) Subaru Impreza WRX STi 22B
3) Subaru Impreza WRX STi Spec RA
4) Ford Escort Cosworth
5) Saleen S7
6) Subaru Impreza WRX STi Type R
7) Acura NSX
8) Ferrari 550 Maranello
9) McLaren F1 GTR
10) TVR Speed 12
11) Jaguar XJ220
12) Triumph SpitFire
13) Opel Speedster
14) Audi TT Cabriolet
15) Toyota MR2 Spyder
16) Honda S2000
17) Peugeot 206cc
18) Lancia Stratos
19) Lotus Elise
20) Alfa Romeo Sprint GTA
21) Alpine Renault 1600S
22) New Mini Cooper
23) New Volkswagen Beetle
24) Jaguar X-Type
25) Porsche 911 Speedster (930)
26) New Mercedes SLK
27) Jaguar XK8
28) Ferrari 456GT
29) Ford Mustang GT
30) Dodge Copperhead Concept
31) Bugatti EB110
32) Chevrolet Corvette C5 Convertible
33) BMW 507
34) Smart Roadster
35) Plymouth Fury
36) New Dodge Viper SRT-10
37) Dodge Viper RT-10
38) New Maserati Quattroporte
39) Chevrolet El Camino 454 SS
40) Mercury Cougar XR7
41) BMW 2002 Turbo
42) Aston Martin DB7 Vantage
43) Peugeot 406 Coupe
44) Porsche 911 (997)
45) Toyota Sprinter Trueno AE86 (from Initial D)
46) Porsche 911 (993) Shell Race Car
47) Mercedes CLK-GTR Warsteiner Race Car
48) Porsche 911 Turbo (996)
49) Chevrolet Corvette C5

[wiscon_mark]

I have a ton of hotwheels from my childhood, and one recently assembled blue 05 WRX 1:24 scale, de-winged

I'm also thinking about getting the 350z

[subawhatsubawho]

I only collect Subarus...

[206er]

I've got two 93 legacy rs newzealand rally, a 92 legacy rs swedish rally, a legacy gt touring wagon, a legacy rs (all hasegawa and 1:24), a legacy rothmans rac 91 diecast, a legacy camel svezia 93 diecast (both 1:43), and a tamiya 4wd turbo xt coupe 1:24.

wow, can you post some pics of those?
I dont really collect models anymore, though I used to build a lot of WWII airplanes. had a couple spitfires, B-17, some messerschmits, etc. I want to get back into it, but its just more stuff, time, and money. Ive got too many hobbies as it is.

[dzx]

I used to make little car models all the time back in highschool. I had a badass hemicuda, '69 camaro z28, and a bunch of other stuff but those are the only two i have left. Used to do airplanes and helicopters too.

[CFK]

Ya no 1:18 Die Cast eh, that's a shame . 1:43 just ain't big enough, and I ain't got enough time to be building any plastic Hasegawa ones