Matchbox Mazda MX5 Miata ND Custom

The MX5 is one of my all time favorite cars, and I was so excited when Matchbox decided to make a replica of the latest version, the ND. I think the best color on these is graphite grey, so I made one!

Hot Wheels Ferrari 599 GTB Custom

Generally speaking, "modern" Ferraris don't really get my blood pumping too much. Sure, they're striking to look at and absolute technological marvels. But to me, the classics have, and always be where my passion lies. I like simple, restrained, and elegant styling paired with a classy refined interior, a manual gearbox and a gloious sounding engine. That's all I need in a car. Ferrari has moved on a bit from that haha. Which is ok, as they're certainly selling more cars than ever!

A lot of old school Ferrari enthusiasts consider the F40 to be the last "real" Ferrari, since it was the last car that Enzo himself personally oversaw the development of. I like that sentiment, but I go a little bit farther and include the gorgeous 355 and 550 in that list of "real" Ferraris. Which then brings us to the feature car, this 599 by Hot Wheels. It's not my favorite Ferrari of all time, I still prefer the 550 to it. But what makes this car special and included on the "real" list, is the fact that it was the last Ferrari to have a 6-speed gated manual option. What a crying shame you can't get that anymore!!

I like how this custom turned out, I have always felt that the 599 looks amazing in dark metallic blue. What do you think?

Hot Wheels Toyota MR2 Repaint

I'm going to be moving again soon, so that means I need to finish up and post all the projects I have going right now before they get packed up! Starting with this Toyota MR2. Just a repaint, but I think it came out pretty nice.

Lesney Matchbox #46c Mercedes 300SE Chassis Swap

This is kind of an odd one that I've had sitting on a dusty corner of the work bench for quite some time now. I came across a strange listing for a mint condition green 300SE body and windows, minus the interior and chassis! Only 99 cents, so I bought it. The plan was to turn it into what you see here, a one of none transitional!
Only problem was, the gold super fast version isn't always the easiest model to find, and my parts supply didn't include a good condition chassis.. So I have waited almost a year to find a good donor car on eBay, and I finally got one! So here it is:

Hot Wheels Acura Integra Type R Custom Re-Color

I've been on a Japanese car kick for the last couple days, I don't really know why haha. This is the first of several I've got in the works this week. Nothing too fancy, just a quick re-color, but I think it came out looking rather sharp!

Matchbox Jaguar F Type Coupe Custom

Just a little repaint of a new release to share today. The F Type is my favorite car currently on sale, and I love the version that Matchbox came out with! They really nailed it. I decided to just do a quick repaint to match the one I got to drive at the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance last year. What an experience that was!!

Here's the one I got to drive... What an experience!!

Hot Wheels Porsche 356 "Outlaw" Custom

How about this for a custom... It's way up there on the list of favorite cars in my entire collection!! I've been itching to get one on the workbench ever since this casting was announced... Very exciting to have one now. What do you think?

(The red one is a custom as well, check out more pics here)

Hot Wheels Porsche 934 RSR Turbo

Hey guys! I got xmas off from work so I decided to drive home to Kentucky for the holiday. Get to hang out with my family, wrench on the Volvo, and do some customs!!! Here'e the first one.. A Porsche 934, such an awesome casting. I was planning on painting it another color, but I thought the green etch primer looked pretty sweet, so I went with it! And I don't seem to have a paintbrush small enough to do the lights.

Matchbox Porsche 928 Restoration

The big grand tourer from Porsche has always held a special place in my heart. Intended to replace the great 911, it has spent most of its life not getting the respect it deserves. Same goes for the 914, 924, 944, etc. But those tides seem to be changing finally, and I'm glad for it! I came across this beat looking model on ebay and had to have it.

Nothing too drastic, just a paint job and a wheel swap. I think it came out looking superb! I had toyed with the idea of adding modern wheels, but the old Matchbox 8 dots somewhat closely replicate the original "phone dials" these cars came with, so that was the winner!

And hanging out with some friends from the collection.

Matchbox Alfa Romeo 4C Custom

I'm sure that a white version of the Alfa 4C is in the works from the boys in orange, but I couldn't wait for it, and decided to make my own! It came out pretty well, though I would like to see it with some proper tampos instead of just silver paint. Here it is posed with some friends.