Hot Wheels 1970 Ford Escort RS1600

Ford Escort RS1600 (Rear Quarter)When it comes to vintage cars, the 1970 Ford Escort RS1600 has it going on.  It has an aggressive stance, excellent handling, and a rally pedigree.  It also comes in approximately 1/64 scale from Hot Wheels!

Here in America, we are used to the Ford Escort being an efficient little front wheel drive car that exhibits little soul.  But, in the UK, this Escort was a totally different beast.  It was a rear wheel drive car that could be hot rodded easily!

Ford Escort RS1600 (Rear Quarter)

The Ford Escort RS1600 made a movie appearance in The Fast and the Furious 6.

Ford Escort RS1600 (Front View)

Grocery Store Die-Cast Car: New York City Taxi

This little die-cast car was found in my local grocery store.  It has the traditional lines of a New York City Checker Cab.  I like the bright yellow car and thought it really popped so I took a quick photo of it perched on some magazines.

This was an inexpensive little car for kids, but it makes a good desk toy for older kids too.  It's hard not to smile when you see the bright yellow cab!

Daily Diecast Car Calendar - 2017

The year is coming to a close.  It's time to re-stock calendars and plan for the New Year.  Once again, I'm republishing our Daily Diecast Car Calendar.   If you like die-cast cars, you'll love this calendar.  Originally published in 2015, the calendar is now available for 2017.  It has pictures of Matchbox, Hot Wheels, Johnny Lightning, and 1/24 and 1/18 scale die-cast cars.  It makes a great Christmas gift for the model car collector in your life. 

A Diecast Evans Coffee Truck to Mark the End of Daylight Savings Time

With the end of Daylight Saving Time in the United States, we all need to fall back an hour.  Ugh.... there has never been a better time for a coffee truck to show up!  This toy truck commemorates Evans Coffee the makers of Green Mountain Coffee.

Diecast Toy Green Mountain Coffee Truck

Of course, I couldn't find this truck on Amazon.  But, I did find the beloved coffee!  Losing an hour of sleep, I just might need it!