Matchbox 1:64: Holden VF Commodore SSV

The Holden Commodore (VF) is a full-size car that was produced from June 2013 to October 2017 by Holden, the former Australian subsidiary of General Motors. It was available under the luxury Holden Calais nameplate; utility models were sold as the Holden Ute.

It succeeded the VE series, and was the second iteration of the fourth generation of the Holden Commodore. It was the last model in the series to be manufactured in Australia. It was offered as a sedan and wagon. The long-wheelbase Holden Caprice (WN) released in 2013.

From 2013 to 2017 the VF Commodore was rebadged in the United States as the Chevrolet SS. Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) sold VF Commodore-based models in the Gen-F series, HSV also sold models in the United Kingdom under Vauxhall VXR8 range.

In December 2013, General Motors (GM) announced that it would discontinue all Australian production in 2017.

Hot Wheels 1:64: Nissan SilEighty

The Sileighty (1989-19980 is a fastback automobile based on the Nissan 180SX, a car produced by Nissan based on the Nissan S platform, that replaces the front-end of the 180SX with the one from an S13 Silvia (a modification known as a "front-end swap", i.e. replacing the front section of a car with a different one).

A related model known as the Onevia is the opposite of the Sileighty created by replacing the front-end of the S13 Silvia with the one from a 180SX, a combination that was never officially offered by Nissan in Japan and other parts of the world except in North America, which was sold as the coupe and convertible version of the 240SX for that region.

1:64 Barn Finds & Weathered Toyota

I really love "barn finds" and weathered vehicles. These are all I have. I hope to purchase more and maybe even learn how to weather my own.

GreenLight 1:64: 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda AAR

The 1970 Plymouth AAR 'Cuda is a rare, one-year-only (1970) homologation special designed for the SCCA Trans-Am racing series, with only 2,724 units produced. It features a 340 cubic inch "Six-Barrel" V8 (290 hp), matte black fiberglass hood with functional scoop, strobe stripes, and side-exit exhaust.

GreenLight 1:64: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396

The 1969 Camaro SS 396 is an iconic American muscle car, representing the pinnacle of the first-generation Camaro with aggressive styling (cowl-induction hood, optional hockey stripes) and a 396 cubic inch (6.5L) big-block V8 engine producing 325 to 375 horsepower. It featured upgraded suspension, 12-bolt posi-traction rear ends, and was available with four-speed manual or automatic transmissions.

GreenLight 1:64: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T 440

The Dodge Challenger is an automobile produced by American automobile manufacturer Dodge. The first use of the Challenger name by Dodge was in 1959 for marketing a "value version" of the full-sized Coronet Silver Challenger.

From model years 1970 to 1974, the first generation Dodge Challenger pony car was built using the Chrysler E platform in hardtop and convertible body styles sharing major components with the Plymouth Barracuda.

GreenLight 1:64: 1967 & 1969 Camaro Comparison

Interesting comparison of the same model and brand of car two years apart in age.

GreenLight 1:64: 1979 Ford Mustang Cobra Fastback

The 1979 Ford Mustang Cobra marked the debut of the Fox-body platform, featuring a distinctive "Euro" design with a hatchback body, specialized Cobra decals, a matte black hood, and a functional rear spoiler. It offered a 2.3L Turbo or a 5.0L 302 V8 engine (around 140 hp) paired with the TRX handling suspension.

Hot Wheels 1:64: 1975 Ford Escort RS 2000

The Ford Escort is a small family car that was manufactured by Ford of Europe from 1968 until 2004. In total, the six generations were spread across three basic platforms: the original, rear-wheel-drive Mk.1/Mk.2 (1968-1980), the "Erika" front-wheel-drive Mk.3/Mk.4 (1980–1992), and the final CE-14 Mk.5/Mk.6 (1990–2002) version. Its successor, the Ford Focus, was released in 1998, but the final generation of Escort was phased out gradually, with the panel van version ending production in 2002 in favour of the Ford Transit Connect.

The Escort was frequently the best-selling car in Britain during the 1980s and 1990s. More than 4.1 million Escorts of all generations were sold there over a period of 33 years.

In 2014, Ford revived the Escort name for a car based on the second-generation Ford Focus, sold on the Chinese market.

Hot Wheels 1:64: Batmobile

The 1966 Batmobile, designed by George Barris for the Batman TV show, was based on the 1955 Lincoln Futura concept car. It featured a 390 V8 engine, iconic black and red styling, and gadgets like a Batphone and parachutes. Four units were built, becoming an enduring symbol of 1960s pop culture.

 

 

Matchbox 1:64 (Moving Parts): 2020 BMW M4 Cabriolet

The BMW M4 is a high-performance version of the BMW 4 Series automobile developed by BMW's motorsport division, BMW M GmbH, that has been built since 2014.

As part of the renumbering that splits the coupé and convertible variants of the 3 Series into the 4 Series, the M4 replaced those variants of the BMW M3. Upgrades over the standard BMW 4 Series include an upgraded engine, suspension, exhaust system, brakes and weight reduction measures including increased use of carbon fiber, such as on the roof of the car, and the door cards.

The M4 also had a Competition Sport Lightweight (CSL) version that was 100kg lighter than the standard M4.

Matchbox 1:64 (Moving Parts): 1984 Rover SD1 Vitesse

The Rover SD1 is an executive car which was manufactured by British Leyland (BL) from 1976 until 1986 and marketed under the Rover marque. Sold with a variety of names, the code name "SD1" refers to the "Specialist Division" of BL (later known as the "Jaguar-Rover-Triumph" division), with the "1" denoting it as the first product of their in-house design team. A large five-door hatchback with fastback styling, the SD1 has a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout and was sold with various petrol engines, including the Rover V8, as well as a diesel engine.

The SD1 was introduced as a replacement for the Rover P6 and Triumph 2000 models, and in 1977 it won the European Car of the Year title. It continued to be produced by the Austin-Rover division after BL was reorganised in 1982, and eventually was replaced by the Rover 800 series in 1986. The SD1 was the final Rover-badged vehicle to be produced at Solihull. Future Rover models would be built at the former British Motor Corporation factories at Longbridge and Cowley. It was also produced under licence in Chennai, India as the Standard 2000 from 1985 to 1988.