“F40 was never meant to be raced.” – Ferrari F40 Tarmacworks FEATURETTE
»Ask a child to draw a car and certanly he will draw it red.« You can hardly name a more iconic quote in the world of cars. And what is more iconic than a Rosso Corsa Ferrari f40? Born from the remains of Ferrari’s attempt on Group B rally programme with 288 GTO, the last creation of Commendatore, Enzo Ferrari, himself was created as a anniversary gift for the company’s 40-year-old history. Unveiled 21 July 1987 in Maranello, it was by far the most extreme road car Marranello ever produced. It was their first road car to have its chassis and bodywork built with extensive use of carbon fiber, Kevlar…
The World’s First Smart Garage for Model Cars – FUNTECHLAB PARKSIBLE FEATURETTE
Do you remember those childhood days? A few model cars on the floor of your room, with a parking lot sketched out using nothing more than paper and a pen. Today, however, this experience can be recreated on an entirely new level – even as an adult – with style and an incredible wow factor. We are talking about nothing less than the latest product from Funtechlab: the so-called “Parksible.” In short, this Hong Kong-based company has managed to take social media by storm in less than two years. With the support of passionate model car enthusiasts and collectors from around the world, Funtechlab has established itself through technical innovations…
Grello is here! – Manthey Racing Porsche 911 GT3 R by Trends Hobby FEATURETTE
New in the game: Have you heard of Trends Hobby yet? Brands like Mini GT, Pop Race, Tarmac Works and others have long become well-established names in the diverse world of 1:64 scale model cars. Now, a brand-new manufacturer is entering the scene – one that can easily compete with the major players and certainly does not need to hide. We realised this at the latest when we finally got our hands on the two Porsche 911 GT3 R models driven by Thomas Preining and Ayhancan Güven. These are not just any Porsche 911 race cars, but true fan favourites from endurance racing and the DTM – the iconic Manthey…
Hot Wheels delivery from TOMS Modelcars, the diecast heaven! – FEATURETTE
TOMS Modelcars has become a well-known name among collectors, model car enthusiasts, and automotive fans alike. And if, by any chance, you have not heard of them yet – which we can hardly imagine – here is a quick recap. Located at Voltastraat 51 in Purmerend, Netherlands, TOMS Modelcars is home to what is very likely the largest model car shop in the world. With an impressive warehouse space of 4,000 m² and a retail area of 750 m², this place is truly a paradise for collectors. Countless brands, dozens of scales ranging from tiny to large, and an incredible variety of model cars make it a destination unlike any…
More than 2150 PCS – LetBricks 1/8 Scale Lotus 99T of Ayrton Senna
A racing legend to build step by step: From Alfa Romeo 179 to Tyrrell P34 6-Wheeler, Lotus 79 or Ferrari 126C2: thanks to RoscoPC, we can assemble these legendary F1 models ourselves. As MOCs, or My Own Creations, these are building block models developed and built by a genius like RoscoPC himself and made available to the wider market. Behind RoscoPC was Luca Rusconi from Italy, a Lego Technic Formula One Builder, as he called himself that way on his website. We were shocked as we read in early 2025 he passed away, his work and love for F1 cars will always remain forever. One of his absolute insane builds…
