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Steve Barnett model creations in 1:43 scale

What if you could take your favorite full-size race car and shrink it down to 1/43rd scale? So realistic that you could fill the fuel tank with gas, hit the start button and the car would make glorious engine sounds.

part of the collection in Lenny's Garage

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Lenny’s Garage of wonders

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In a dimly lit warehouse in a nondescript part of industrial Brooklyn lies Lenny’s Garage. Lenny Shiller has been collecting all manner of cars and car stuff (and much more) for many years.

coffee cup on wheels_cars and coffee cups 2

Miscellania The Gift Guide

Cars and Coffee Cups 2 – Racerhead Gift Guide

October 20, 2018January 10, 2019 fittiLotus72 112 Views classic cars, F1, Formula 1, Formula One, Gift Guide, LeMans, Motorhead Gift, old cars, race car art, racerhead, the racerhead, The Racerhead Gift Guide, theracerhead.com

Does it take a high-octane brew to get you up and running each day? Do you feel the need for more art in your life? Auto art covered coffee cups are the way to achieve both of these goals!

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Americana Manhasset Concours d’Elegance 2018

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The assortment of exotic cars at the 14th annual Americana Manhasset Concours d’Elegance was staggering. Held in the parking lot of a Long Island shopping center for the well-heeled, it is part car show and part car sales.

hammacher gulf porsche slot car set - Gulf collectibles

Miscellania The Gift Guide

Gulf Collectibles – The Racerhead Gift Guide

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The iconic Gulf colors are available via art, models, mugs, phone cases and much more. There are wonderful gifts for every budget and taste.

new Martini Porsche 935 at Porsche Rennsport Reunion VI

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Porsche Rennsport Reunion VI short story

October 1, 2018January 10, 2019 fittiLotus72 187 Views auto show, imsa, LeMans, old cars, Porsche pink pig, porsche rennsport reunion VI, racerhead, the racerhead, theracerhead.com

The Porsche Rennsport Reunion VI took place over the Sept. 27-30 weekend. Held as it has been for the last few Reunions at Weathertech Laguna Seca, the bi-annual event was as spectacular as ever. Racer and Porschephile Jim Pugh attended and sent along some photos for our enjoyment.

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More art car models in 1:43 scale

September 28, 2018January 10, 2019 fittiLotus72 283 Views 1/43rd scale model cars, 1/43rd scale race cars, alexander calder, alexander calder bmw art car, andy warhol, andy warhol bmw art car, art car artists, art car photos, bmw art car, bmw art car 1/43, bmw art car alexander calder, bmw art car andy warhol, bmw art car diecast models, bmw art car diecast models for sale, bmw art car frank stella, bmw art car photos, bmw art cars, bmw art cars in 1:43 scale, frank stella, frank stella bmw art car, grand prix models, LeMans, mercedes art cars, Model cars, Models, mondrian, old cars, oreca matmut, piet mondrian, porsche art cars, provence moulage calder bmw art car, racerhead, renaissance bmw warhol, Replicarz, the racerhead, theracerhead.com, venturi art cars

If you look at the history of art cars, most are driven by big events. If a car owner has their choice, they’d almost always seek out a big event at which to get big attention. Big attention is exactly what drives art cars, so to speak.

ayrton senna toleman at monaco photo by rainer schlegelmilch

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Rainer Schlegelmilch: Grand Prix Fascination F1

September 21, 2018January 10, 2019 fittiLotus72 122 Views F1, ferrari, Formula 1, formula 1 book, Formula One, formula one book, grand prix fascination formula 1, hesketh, Jo Siffert, LeMans, lotus, march cars, mario andretti, mclaren, Motorhead Gift, old cars, racerhead, rainer schlegelmilch, rainer schlegelmilch formula 1, rainer schlegelmilch grand prix fascination formula 1, rainer schlegelmilch motorsport photographer, stefan bellof, the racerhead, The Racerhead Gift Guide, theracerhead.com

The work of legendary motorsport photographer Rainer Schlegelmilch has been featured in several books compiled from his vast archives. This book covers Grand Prix races from 1969-1993, which takes us from the cigar-shaped age to the V10 age.

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Cars and Coffee at Oak Beach 2

September 17, 2018January 10, 2019 fittiLotus72 224 Views auto show, captree car show, car show, cars and coffee at oak beach, cars and coffee captree, cars and coffee jones beach, cars and coffee oak beach, cars and coffee robert moses, classic cars, jones beach car show, long island car show, oak beach car show, oak beach inn, oak beach inn car show, obi car meet, old cars, racerhead, rat rods, road trip, robert moses car show, rods, the racerhead, theracerhead.com

Another glorious Sunday on Long Island. The sky’s a nearly cloudless blue and it’s comfortably warm. There might not be another nice Sunday like this before the cold sets in. It’s time for Cars and Coffee at Oak Beach 2.

replicarz elgin piston pin special and lor schell special

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Replicarz Lor Schell Special Indy Car in 1:43 scale

September 14, 2018January 10, 2019 fittiLotus72 271 Views 1/43 Replicarz Boyle Specials, 1/43rd scale model cars, 1/43rd scale race cars, 1940 Indianapolis 500, 1940 lor schell special, 1940 lor schell special indy car, 1941 elgin piston pin special, 1941 elgin piston pin special indy car, 1941 Indianapolis 500, elgin piston pin special, elgin piston pin special indy car, indy 500, indy car, indycar, lor schell special, lor schell special indy car, Lucy O'Reilly Schell, maserati 8CTF, maserati 8CTF f1, maserati 8CTF formula one, Maserati Indy car, Model cars, Models, Motorhead Gift, old cars, racerhead, rene dreyfus, rene le begue, Replicarz, Replicarz Indy model cars, the racerhead, theracerhead.com

The mavens at Replicarz continue the modeling history of the Indy 500 with their two latest 1:43 scale releases. Both the Replicarz Lor Schell Special from 1940 and the 1941 Elgin Pin Special cars are again Maserati 8CTFs.