Mercedes 114 / 115 Strich 8 Coupe Blue Platinum Edition 1/18 Diecast Car Model by Sunstar

This Mercedes model is known in Germany as the "Strich 8" or slash eight in English. This pertains to a practice that Mercedes started where the eight refers to the year of production when the new generation models started which was 1968.

This specific 114/115 model is from 1973 but is still referred to as /8 since it is part of the new generation.

The sedan model of this was especially memorable to me because it was a car that my grandfather which he lent to us to use for several years. It was a most comfortable car and I remember how the doors closed with the security of a bank vault.

The model shown here is the M110 engine which is double overhead inline 6 cylinder engine with a displacement of 2.8 liters.

A real world coupe 1:1 version of this car would be a pricey collectors item.

Kudos to Sunstar for making this model available.

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Toyota 86 GT "Limited" Asian Version RHD Pearl White 1/18 Diecast Model Car by Autoart

Toyota 86 GT Limited Asian Version RHD Orange Metallic 1/18 Diecast Model Car by Autoart

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This Toyota 86 GT "Limited" Asian version and many other awesome hard to find models are available here.

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Bugatti EB110 GT Silver 1/18 Diecast Car Model by Autoart

The Bugatti EB 110 is the model that catapulted Bugatti back on the radar (and wishlist) of modern car enthusiasts.

In fact, this car had 552 hp which propelled the car to a unbelievable 343 kph! Quite a feat for production street cars in the mid to early 90s.

However, the Bugatti company declared bankruptcy in 1995 due to a number of reasons, not the least of which was the recession that hit European and North American economies.

In 1998 Volkswagen bought and revived the Bugatti brand and this gave birth to the spiritual successor of the EB110, the legendary Veyron.

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Toyota Sprinter Trueno by Tomica in 1/64 scale from the Initial D Set Volume 4

This Toyota Sprinter Trueno is from the Initial D Set  of Tomica. I have also included the rest of the cars in set.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS FOR SHARING ONLY

These sets have long been discontinued and are now quite expensive not to mention, VERY HARD to find.

This is of course the gem:

These 5 other models are in the set too and their values have increased exponentially.

The one below is the Corolla Levin that is similar to the Trueno.

This one is the Mazda RX-7, the FD3S

Here we have the Nissan Sileighty RPS13

The always awesome Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec II BNR32

Finally we have the Mazda Savanna RX-7 Infini III FC3S

Toyota Sprinter Trueno (AE86) New Animation Film Initial D "Legend 1" 1/18 Diecast Car Model by Autoart

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The AE86 is most definitely a cult car particularly here in the Philippines. Thanks to the Initial D Series, a Trueno generates attention from most car enthusiasts here, young and old.

This well detailed model is one of two models by Autoart that are available via Discount Models Wholesale. A true AE86 fan will surely want to have both of them.

Lancia 037 Rally Presentation Car White 1/18 Diecast Model Car by Kyosho

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The Lancia 037 is one of the many Group B cars that were finally shelved because they were considered too fast and dangerous to race. 

In 1983, Walter Rohrl and Markku Alen drove the 037 to take the 198 World Rally Championship Constructors Title. 

This was the last time that a rear wheel drive machine would win the WRC.