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Minichamps has done an amazing job replicating Lewis Hamilton’s  2016 Mercedes W07 in 1/18 scale diecast. We have a limited quantity available, priced at $159.00. Order HERE.

Originally published in 1964, Bruce McLaren’s autobiography ‘From the Cockpit’ is a classic motor racing memoir. So scarce and expensive are original copies that Evro Publishing, in collaboration with McLaren, is reissuing a facsimile version for all fans to enjoy. In his own words, Bruce describes his inspiring climb up the ladder of motor racing success, culminating in the inception of Bruce McLaren Motor Racing Ltd in 1963. Engaging to read, his book provides fascinating insight into not only his accomplishments but also his unique character, charm and tenacity. In his own words, “Life is measured in achievement, not in years alone.”

$29.95 – Order HERE

Nico Rosberg began his World Championship season with a victory in the 2016 Australian Grand Prix. Minichamps has delivered the 1/43 scale diecast replica of Rosberg’s winning Mercedes AMG Petronas W07 on the eve of this year’s season opener in Melbourne.

$79.50 – Order HERE.

Who will score first this year?

We’ve added several very hard to find 1/18 scale diecast models to our Estate Classics section. Review HERE.

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After seeing the results of pre-season testing,  pundits are saying 2017 could be a very ‘Red’ season in Formula 1. Bburago has taken over the Hot Wheels license for lower priced Ferrari diecast and has produced very nice models for the money their first two years. You can find their 2017 lineup in our 2017 Formula One Models section.

More than 2 dozen new models in 1/12, 1/18 and 1/43 scale are set for a late March arrival here at TMC, including the Sunoco Porsche RS Spyder (above) driven by David Donohue at the Rennsport Reunion V at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in the fall of 2015.

Check out the entire list HERE. Limited quantities remain.

Minichamps has unveiled their 2017 F1 program. All 10 teams will be modeled in some manor. Here’s the rundown:

Mercedes AMG Petronas: 1/18 & 1/43 scale Diecast

Ferrari: 1/18 scale Diecast by BBR

Red Bull Racing: 1/18 & 1/43 scale Diecast

Williams Martini Racing: 1/18 & 1/43 scale Resin

Haas F1 Team: 1/43 scale Resin

Sahara Force India: 1/43 scale Resin

Scuderia Toro Rosso: 1/43 scale Resin

McLaren Honda: 1/18 & 1/43 scale Resin

Sauber F1 Team: 1/43 scale Resin

Renault Sport F1 Team: 1/43 scale Resin

We’ve listed everything by scale and material HERE.

Advance orders are strongly suggested.

We will add F1 announcements from Spark, Maisto and others as we receive them.

 

 

TSM’s 1/12 scale 1970 Daytona winning #2 Gulf Porsche 917K has finally arrived in the US, a mere 3 years and 4 months after it was first announced.

The resin model is mounted on a ‘carbon fibre’ simulated base, as were other recent 1/12 scale 917 and 956 releases from TSM and was produced in a Limited Edition of just 300 pieces worldwide.

$350.00 – Reserve HERE.

We commissioned a custom display case for the 1/12 Porsche 917 when the 1970 Le Mans winner was released late last year. Those cases have sold out but we have ordered a second run for delivery in April.

Reserve your case for just $65.00 plus shipping HERE.

 

Another giant left us today.

John Surtees, a Champion on two wheels, four wheels and in life, passed away from a respiratory illness in a London hospital at age 83. After winning multiple World Championships on motorcycles, ‘Big John’ met the challenge of Formula One, becoming World Champion for Ferrari in 1964. Not finished yet, Surtees won the hotly contested Canadian American Challenge Cup series in 1966 in his Lola T70, becoming the first Champion of the legendary Can-Am. After retiring as a driver, Surtees became a Formula One Constructor. His beautiful cars also graced Formula 5000 grids here in the US and in other F5000 series across the globe.

I had the pleasure of meeting John Surtees on two occasions, after making arrangements for him to sign books and other items for Motorsport Collector customers. On both occasions, I was extremely impressed by the man’s gracious character and personality.

He will be missed.

– PZ

(Remember, I’m on the road again this weekend. The Gallery will be closed Saturday, March 11.)