Collecting vehicles is the ultimate joy for a car enthusiast. Everyone has a favorite classic and would love to collect as many as possible. For some, collecting diecast car models is the next best thing to owning the vehicles they love. Diecasts feature incredibly authentic details, so those that love the aesthetics that cars offer will surely enjoy collecting them.
It’s totally up to you to choose the type of diecast car model you’d like to collect. You may organize your collection around various themes, manufacturers, years, or models. For example, if you want to collect a certain type of car, such as Mustang diecasts, you may try to collect all of the various models that have been created.
Here are five car models you may add to your collection:
- 1965 Ford Mustang
Ford produced the first-generation Ford Mustang from March 1964 to 1973. With the introduction of the Mustang, a new class of automobiles, also known as the pony cars, was born. The styling of the Mustang, with its long hood and short deck, became wildly popular and inspired a few competitors.
The 1965 Ford Mustang diecast model captures the best features of American muscle. It’s a stunningly detailed collector’s car with a detailed interior and undercarriage, real rubber tires, as well as an opening hood, doors, and trunk.
- 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO
The Ferrari 250 GTO is a Grand Touring car produced by Ferrari from 1962 to 1964, and designed for FIA Group 3 Grand Touring Car homologation. It’s powered by a Tipo 168/62 Colombo V12 engine from Ferrari. The ‘250’ in its name refers to the displacement of its cylinders in cubic centimeters. Meanwhile, the ‘GTO’ stands for Gran Turismo Omologato, which translates to ‘Grand Touring Homologated’ in Italian. Only 36 of the 250 GTOs were made between 1962 and 1964.
The 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO diecast model features outstanding clarity of windows, multiple parts, rubber blades for the wipers, and super-thin sliding windows. Furthermore, the interior features leather harnesses, detailed steering wheel, and exceptional details from the engine to the transmission systems, making this Ferrari diecast model admired by many.
- Edsel Citation Convertible 1958
The Edsel Citation was manufactured by Ford’s Edsel division, made for the 1958 model year. The Citation, which was Edsel’s flagship model line, is a two-door convertible. All Citation sedans were hardtops. The Citation’s exterior is well-known for additional stainless-steel trim and gold-anodized aluminum cove panel positioned above the Corsair. Edsel built 9,299 Citations in total, with only 930 convertibles, making it the second-rarest 1958 Edsel.
The 1958 Edsel Citation Convertible diecast models’ highlights include real rubber tires, steerable wheels, as well as finely detailed interior, exterior, and engine compartment. Its key features also include an opening hood, trunk, and doors.
- Mercedes-Benz 500K
The Mercedes-Benz 500K is a Grand Touring car produced between 1934-1936 by Mercedes-Benz. It was first shown at the Berlin Motor Show in 1934, and it was given the factory designation W29. It was distinguished from the 500 sedan by the ‘K,’ which stands for ‘Kompressor,’ German for supercharger, which is only available on these performance cars. It has succeeded the Mercedes-Benz 380, which was introduced the year before. It features a larger and more powerful engine, as well as more luxurious coachwork.
The Mercedes-Benz 500K diecast model is designed with a detailed diecast metal body, opening doors, hood, and trunk, and fully functioning four-wheel suspension. It’s also detailed with chassis, with a separate exhaust system.
- 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible
The beautiful P-38 tailfins of the 1948 Cadillacs were the first example of General Motor’s influence on aviation-inspired style. By 1959, airplanes had given way to the rockets and satellite era, and automobiles like the astonishing 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible exemplified this influence. Also known as ’59 Biarritz, it became the Cadillac’s most expensive droptop. General Motors manufactured only 1,320 cars with the tallest tailfins ever to be seen on a production car.
This ’59 Biarritz Convertible diecast model features precise detailing for exact appearance, and is great for functional decoration. It sits low to the ground, but doesn’t impede the appearance of the wheels. Oozing with style, it comes with detailed tailfins and jet exhaust tail lights. This ’59 diecast model can also open its hood, door, and trunk.
To Sum It Up
Although collecting diecast car models is a widely popular hobby, it’s important to remember that they’re collectibles, and you should take pride in your collection. Also, keep in mind to always keep them in pristine condition.
