Hot Wheels Ferrari 456

This model is a disappointment, when I tried to open the door it broke of because of the brittle medal that was used. The paint job is really shocking, the paint on the doors are cracking and on the roof and bonnet are clear signs of over sprays. The Hot Wheels quality controller surely was sick the day this model was made :-(

Really sorry because the 456 is a beautiful car that deserves better.

Hot Wheels Chevrolet Corvette Z06

This is only my second Corvette, my other one is a 1960's C2. I'm not really looking to buy American cars, I'm trying to concentrate my collection on European cars but there is no denying it that there is a renaissance in the American muscle car market, the new Mustangs, Dodge Challenger and Corvettes are all stunningly beautiful cars compared with what was produced a decade ago.

This Corvette Z06 is not exception, positioned against Ferrari's F430 is right up there in the performance stakes thanks to it's massive 7 liter V8 engine.  

So what to I like about this model? What else but the fact that's bright yellow!

Maisto Porsche Cayenne Turbo

I bought this Porsche Cayenne more by accident then anything else. I was really not planning to add SUV's to my collection :-) but at least it's a Porsche.

I must admitted that the quality of my last two Maisto models really surprised me. As I said before not Autoart levels but for the price you can't go wrong.

What do I like about this model? The color, looks good in the green with tan interior.

Hot Wheels Ferrari 612 Scaglietti

One thing about collecting models it that you can get a sense of the size of the real thing compared against other cars. The 612, like the FF and 599, is BIG. They are giants next to example a 458. 

In short the 612 is a gentlemen's car that can kick some serious ass. This is one Ferrari that actually looks better in silver than red.

What I like about this model? The blue interior definitely.   

Maisto Porsche 911 (997) Carrera Cabriolet

I try to collect only Ferrari's but sometimes I stray :-) This was one such case and for such a nice model of an 911 it was worth it. I always associate a Porsche with a silver color but I must admit that it looks good in the dark blue with black interior. The level of detail is not bad considering that it's a Maisto.

What I like about the model? The surprisingly good level of detail, okay it's not Autoart quality but then again I did not pay an Autoart price.

Hot Wheels Ferrari F355 Spider

If you have the opportunity why just buy one F355? I was lucky enough to get both a F355 Berlinetta and Spider. The blue greyish color looks very nice on this car with it's cream interior. Al tough an oldish model it was still in it's box and have never been displayed before.

What I love about this model? I love the back with classic Ferrari round lights.

Hot Wheels Ferrari F355berlinetta

My second F355 is this Berlinetta. Ferrari build around 11 000+ F355 between 1994 and 1999 and this was really Ferrari bread and butter model. The 512 production run was coming to an end and the only other option was the front engined 550's. 

This model is a little bit lighter color than the Spider and like the Spider it looks very nice with the cream interior. I don't think the cream would work if the car was red. Like the Spider model also an older Hot Wheels car also not displayed before.

What I like about the model? The color combination, silver outside, cream inside.