After a delay of a few weeks, for obvious reasons, we expect delivery of the latest 1/18 scale Indy cars from Replicarz this week: The 1966 Indianapolis 500 winning Mecom Racing Team Red Ball Express Lola driven by Graham Hill along with the similar car of teammate Jackie Stewart, who was sailing to victory with a full lap on the field until an oil scavenge pump failed with less than 10 laps to go. JYS was awarded Rookie of the Year for his efforts.

The Lolas are priced at $249.95 each. They should reach us by mid-week. Click on the driver names or images to reserve.

A reminder: We are doing mail order only until at least April 30. No visitors, please.

Our new ‘Quarantine’ Reading List presents a selection of used, out of print motor racing books to help you pass the time until real racing begins again. The first titles were uploaded this afternoon. Additional titles will be added on a regular basis after the weekend.

Stay safe!

A pulse-pounding tale of triumph over Hitler’s fearsome Silver Arrows during the golden age of auto racing.

They were the unlikeliest of heroes. René Dreyfus, a former top driver on the international race car circuit, had been banned from the best teams – and fastest cars – by the mid-1930s because of his Jewish heritage. Charles Weiffenbach, head of the down-on-its-luck automaker Delahaye, was desperately trying to save his company as the world teetered at the brink. And Lucy Schell, the adventurous daughter of an American multi-millionaire, yearned to reclaim the glory of her rally-driving days.

As Nazi Germany launched its campaign of racial terror and pushed the world toward war, these three misfits banded together to challenge Hitler’s dominance at the apex of motorsport: the Grand Prix. Their quest for redemption culminated in a remarkable race that is still talked about in racing circles to this day – but which, soon after it ended, Hitler attempted to completely erase from history.

Bringing to life this glamorous era and the sport that defined it, Faster chronicles one of the most inspiring, death-defying upsets of all time: a symbolic blow against the Nazis during history’s darkest hour.

Hard Cover | 368 pages

$28.00 – Reserve HERE

Despite our ‘shelter in place’ order, we expect a busy week for new arrivals here at MotorsportCollector.com. Last night, we received confirmation of a significant shipment of Spark 1/43 scale models that should arrive late in the week, including the 2 Corvette C7.Rs in their final Le Mans appearance. You can check the complete  list HERE.

We also expect delivery of the 1/18 scale 2019 Rolex 24 Ford GTs in their Motorcraft and Castrol retro liveries from TopSpeed. Only a few extra pieces available at this time. Click HERE.

We finally expect delivery of the 2019 Le Mans and Formula 1 Review videos. next week, along with ‘Formula 1: The Champions – 70 Years of Legendary F1 Drivers’.

Again, due to the Governor’s ‘shelter in place’ order, the Gallery is closed to visitors. We expect little to no problems or delays  in filling internet or telephone orders during this crazy period.

Our first shipments from Spark and Tecnomodel since January arrived yesterday. Highlights include this 1/18 scale Limited Edition (300) Porsche 911 RSR #912 from the 2019 Rolex 24 at Daytona.

Check out the available models remaining from the shipment HERE.

by Maurice Hamilton       Foreword by Bernie Ecclestone

Photography by The Cahier Arichive

Since the Grand Prix’s start in 1950 just 33 men have achieved the accolade of F1 World Champion. For the first time, legendary F1 commentator Maurice Hamilton and award-winning photographers Bernard and Paul-Henri Cahier bring the heroes of this iconic sport together, in a stunning photographic portrayal of the poise, skill and winning mindset that separates the fast from the furious, the elite from the talented.

With exclusive quotes from icons such as Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg, and including Maurice’s historic interviews with the sport’s lost heroes – including James Hunt and Aryton Senna – F1: The Champions is a beautiful tribute to the most ferocious of sports and the incredible sportsmen who drive at the edge in pursuit of greatness.continuing to write books about racing.

Quite a bargain for just $45.00 plus shipping.

Shipping next week. Reserve HERE

Our shipment of Automodello’s 1/12 scale #36 Dan Gurney Eagle arrived over the weekend. We will begin processing and shipping advance orders today. We do have limited stock of the Signature version on hand for immediate delivery. The Standard and Pure versions are also available via special order while they last.