Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Hot Wheels Hump Day - Toyota 2000GT

This Toyota 2000GT from Hot Wheels looks great!  Only 337 of these special cars were ever made by Toyota.  Production ran from 1967 through 1970.  But, the short run of the 2000 GT proved that Japan could make a sports car to rival any that the world had to offer.  Today, the 2000GT is a very rare and valuable car.  Many consider it the first truly collectible Japanese car.

Hot Wheels Toyota 2000 GT

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Hot Wheels Hump Day - Hot Wheels 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1

On this Hot Wheels Hump Day, the bright yellow of this 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1 can even brighten up a big piece of granite.  This one has colors for the Annapolis Fire Rescue department.  I have to wonder if it was based on someone's real car.


Sunday, December 15, 2013

Thriftstore Diecast: #16 Greg Biffle NASCAR Ride from 2005 Season

Diecast cars in thrift stores look like they've been raced hard and spent years trading paint.  This car has been around the block a few times. 

Thrift Store Diecast Car
 This was NASCAR racer Greg Biffle's car from the 2005 season.  In 2013, it graced the shelves of a Goodwill in Georgia.

The 2005 National Guard NASCAR race car!

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Hot Wheels Hump Day - Hot Wheels Mercury Cougar

Fall leaves and cold showers made for an interesting photo opportunity.  This Hot Wheels Mercury Cougar looks great with the red leaves.


Hot Wheels Mercury Cougar

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Hot Wheels Hump Day - Volkswagen Beetle - Boulevard Cruisers

This Volkswagen Beetle is another great one from the Hot Wheels Boulevard Cruisers collection.

Hot Wheels Boulevard Cruisers VW Beetle
 
As you can see, it has a rich looking paint job!  This sweet little VW came out in 2012. If you'd like to pick one of the current Hot Wheels Boulevard offerings up, as of August 2025, Amazon has them right here: Hot Wheels Boulevard Cruisers.

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Hot Wheels Hump Day - Porsche 914 - Boulevard Cruisers

If you'd like to class up your collection a little, Hot Wheels Boulevard Cruisers are just the ticket. They are premium cars and they look good! Here is my Porsche 914.
 
Hot Wheels Boulevard Cruisers Porsche 914

If you'd like to pick one of the current Hot Wheels Boulevard offerings up, as of August 2025, Amazon has them right here: Hot Wheels Boulevard Cruisers.

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Hot Wheels Hump Day - BMW 2002

It's time for a Hot Wheels Hump Day!  Here's my BMW 2002.  The BMW 2002 has always been my favorite BMW.  A friend of mine had a BMW 2002 many years ago as his first car and it was a fun car -- a very tossable performer!

Hot Wheels BMW 2002
For an overview of the boxy BMW's, this wikipedia article on the BMW New Class provides a good overview.
 
Hot Wheels BMW 2002