Johnny Lightning 1955 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria

Did you ever wonder what the origins of the Ford Crown Vic were?  Did you think it was always synonymous with the police car?   Actually, the Crown Victoria name was first used by Ford in 1955 for a very nice edition of the Ford Fairlane.  It was revived in 1980 for the Ford LTD.

Johnny Lightning 1955 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria

This Johnny Lightning show the 1955 version in all its glory!  Once upon a time, it was a handsome sedan used to chauffeur someone other than tattooed guys in wife-beater T-shirts who drink to much and need to go to jail.

Johnny Lightning 1971 Pontiac Firebird Formula

Here is another sharp car from my collection. It's a Johnny Lightning 1971 Pontiac Firebird Formula.

Johnny Lightning 1971 Pontiac Firebird Formula

Johnny Lightning 1971 Pontiac Firebird Formula

Johnny Lightning 1971 Pontiac Firebird Formula

Johnny Lightning 1949 Mercury Coupe

This car is one of the sleepers in my collection.  It's a Johnny Lightning 1949 Mercury Coupe.  Usually you see these cars chopped, slammed, and otherwise turned into hot rods.  In it's stock state, the 1949 Mercury Coupe has a dignified stately look with just a hit of mafioso.

Johnny Lightning 1949 Mercury Coupe

Johnny Lightning 1949 Mercury Coupe

Matchbox M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank

Armor has evolved since the days of the Sherman tank.  This is the much more modern Matchbox M1A1 Abrams main battle tank.  In real life, it's an amazing vehicle.

Matchbox M1A1 (front)

Matchbox M1A1 (rear)

Matchbox M1A1 (rear quarter)