Diecast: Diecast Muscle Cars
Diecast muscle cars replicate the loud, customized vehicles with oversized back tires that can be seen peeling out when the traffic light turns green. These powerful machines were built for racing, which is evident from the typical painted racing stripes or flames on the side of the car. The most eye-catching, common characteristic of these hot rods is the gigantic engine that pops through the hood.
Collectors are attracted to diecast muscle cars because of their exciting details of colors and decals as well as their overall powerful look. Hundreds of models of these mighty machines are available to diecast collectors and car buffs. Diecast replicas of the famous classic models, such as the Chevelle SS, Ford Fairlane and Pontiac GTO, are available.
Serious collectors have a sharp eye for the precision details of these diecast muscle cars. The Welly 1:18 scale 1970 Pro Street Chevelle is a striking yellow and black diecast that features a tunnel ram intake and a six-point roll cage. One of the most famous fictional muscle cars, the General Lee from The Dukes of Hazard, is available as a 1:18 scale of a 1969 Dodge Charger.
Diecast Muscle Cars on Two Wheels
Scale model motorcycles are quickly gaining more popularity among diecast collectors. The cable television program American Chopper has grabbed the interest of viewers who had previously never thought of motorcycles. There is even a new series of 1:18 scale choppers based on the bikes created on the show.