Saturday, November 14, 2015

Hot Wheels 1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport

This Hot Wheels car harkens back to the era of big Detroit muscle.  It's a 1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport.

Hot Wheels 1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport
By 1972, the big car muscle era was beginning to wane.  The sport engine was a 351 cubic inch Cobrajet engine.  You can read more in this Auto Trader Classics article.


Hot Wheels 1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport
If you need a place to park a red hot Gran Torino like this, I'd choose the Hot Wheels Ultimate Garage.


Sunday, November 1, 2015

Die-cast Plymouth Prowler

The Plymouth Prowler was introduced as a concept car in 1993 and first produced in 1997.  Production carried on between 1999 and 2002.  A total of 11,702 Prowlers were produced.  You still see Plymouth Prowlers on the road from time to time.  The idea of a modern hot rod was appealing to many people!


Today, Amazon reveals that the Plymouth Prowler serves as the inspiration for many die-cast model cars.