The Diecast Zone Forums - Recent Topics https://diecast.org/community/ Diecast Zone Discussion Board en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:22:01 +0000 wpForo 60 Poll: Which '59? (4/10/2026) https://diecast.org/community/lounge/poll-which-59-4-10-2016/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:23:04 +0000 '59 Cadillac or Thunderbird?

Be sure to make your selection.

Of course, please “Reply” to share your comments.

If selection is greater than 2 rank them.

 

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234157 234158]]> John Bono https://diecast.org/community/lounge/poll-which-59-4-10-2016/ Parents. https://diecast.org/community/lounge/parents/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:19:32 +0000 David Green https://diecast.org/community/lounge/parents/ (Pics) 1968 California Special Mustang https://diecast.org/community/1_18/pics-1968-california-special-mustang/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:42:06 +0000 This is the great-looking 1968 California Special Mustang in 1/18 scale from Greenlight. They did a fine job on this diecast replica and it displays and photographs wonderfully. It was a Mustang special edition offered from California Ford dealers, and featured unique options. I am not sure how many original 1:1 automobiles were actually built and sold but it make an excellent Greenlight diecast model.

234137 234138 234139 234140 234141 234142]]> michaeldetorrice https://diecast.org/community/1_18/pics-1968-california-special-mustang/ Double Double Alfa Trouble https://diecast.org/community/1_43/double-double-alfa-trouble/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:43:16 +0000 Two of my old Alfa Romeos are broken down so I had to acquire a couple tow trucks - i.e., a double double! 

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Here are a few more views of the very nice Mitica (1/43, China, resin) Alfa Romeo A12 (F12) TOW TRUCK.  The red one is a 1sts series from 1967, and the yellow is a later 1977 series 2.  Mitica usually makes 1/18 scale cars, so it's very fun to see these in 1/43! The nomenclature is a bit odd - the A12 is the truck version and F12 is the van.  Maybe Mitica will make some vans!!!  The A12 was introduced in 1967 and used the Giulia (automobile) engine. A Perkins diesel was available after a few years, and they lasted until 1983!!!

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Who knew Alfa made vans and truck?  Here are the high top versions! https://www.hagerty.co.uk/articles/buy-this-alfa-romeo-truck-get-a-fiat-topolino-free/ and https://cars.bonhams.com/auction/20145/lot/182/1972-alfa-romeo-a12-car-transporter-chassis-no-ar-996274/ and https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1970-alfa-romeo-a12-race-transporter/

And here is the Mitica low boy version - https://se.pinterest.com/pin/571042427772588807/

 

]]> Karl Schnelle https://diecast.org/community/1_43/double-double-alfa-trouble/ While getting an oil change... https://diecast.org/community/lounge/while-getting-an-oil-change/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:08:49 +0000 ... at my local dealership, I wandered into the showroom to see what was there.  There was a roped-off C8 Corvette ZR1.  Here's the window sticker.  

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Obviously, the dealer is looking for a buyer who really wants the car.  And since it's Southern California, with a very large audience of many auto enthusiasts with very deep pockets, they know they can sell the car and get that price, which includes their dealer premium of $122,000!  

I'm gonna go out and buy a Super Lotto ticket!  :mrgreen:  

]]> Marty Johnson https://diecast.org/community/lounge/while-getting-an-oil-change/ Well Porsche, there is no.... https://diecast.org/community/1_18/well-porsche-there-is-no/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:14:21 +0000 Well you folks know the rest....

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]]> Benjamin S https://diecast.org/community/1_18/well-porsche-there-is-no/ Thursdays Pics: One of my cars. https://diecast.org/community/1_24/thursdays-pics-one-of-my-cars-61/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:12:07 +0000 Hollis Cornell https://diecast.org/community/1_24/thursdays-pics-one-of-my-cars-61/ Thursdays Pics: Guys Busy at the Shop. https://diecast.org/community/1_24/thursdays-pics-guys-busy-at-the-shop-130/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:09:04 +0000 Hollis Cornell https://diecast.org/community/1_24/thursdays-pics-guys-busy-at-the-shop-130/ Moral for today . . . https://diecast.org/community/lounge/moral-for-today/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:49:59 +0000 Practice what you preach

234092]]> Graeme Ogg https://diecast.org/community/lounge/moral-for-today/ Just a fun old picture of days gone by... https://diecast.org/community/lounge/just-a-fun-old-picture-of-days-gone-by/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:22:53 +0000 Galen55 https://diecast.org/community/lounge/just-a-fun-old-picture-of-days-gone-by/