Collecting Memories

Motorsport art, race car models & racing car books

You’re a long time auto racing fan and it’s likely that you’ve started collecting memories of the events that you have been to. Races like LeMans, Indianapolis or Monte Carlo for instance. It’s all about keeping those memories burning bright because it’s your passion. Motorsport art, race car models & racing car books stoke that passion.

No matter how large or small your collection of memories gets, it is your unique vision. We’ll introduce motorsport art, race car models & racing car books that expands on that unique vision.

We’ll bring you many current and vintage pieces that may have escaped your attention. Themes will be suggested, sites will be recommended and opinions will be offered. From affordable to luxury motorsport collectibles, we’ll try to cover it.

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SHADOW: The Magnificent Machines of a Man of Mystery

The 464 pages of SHADOW: The Magnificent Machines of a Man of Mystery by Pete Lyons might seem daunting. It’s not. It’s fascinating.

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Ford vs Ferrari on your wall

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By now, every racing fan is familiar with the Ford vs Ferrari movie. Here’s your chance to put Ford vs Ferrari on your wall.

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1/43 Jenny Holzer & A R Penck BMW art cars

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It’s my quest to obtain all of the BMW-commissioned art cars in 1/43 scale. The latest additions are the 1/43 Jenny Holzer & A R Penck BMW art cars.

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Molotow chrome markers make detailing simple

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Trying to replicate chrome model car details with silver paint is generally very disappointing. Molotow chrome markers solve this perfectly.

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Corvette racing art by Roger Warrick

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Since the Corvette debuted in 1953, it’s been a fixture at race tracks. Corvette racing art by Roger Warrick shows that history superbly well.

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The fantastic Old Irish Racing Collection

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I am always wowed by those that take model displaying to an impressive extreme. I am beyond wowed by the Old Irish Racing Collection to say the least.

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Marsh Wolf-Dallara Can-Am 1/43 model

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The Marsh Wolf-Dallara WD1 1/43 kit is here. Another easy build, high detail kit.

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Red, white & blue 1/43 models

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American teams & manufacturers have celebrated the USA on racecars for a long time. Here’s a few red, white & blue 1/43 models for your patriotic pleasure.

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Tron Ferrari 637 Indy & Alfa Group C in 1/43

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Rumors of Ferrari competing in Indycar brought up memories of the last time this happened. The Tron Ferrari 637 Indy is a faithful model in 1/43 scale.

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More model car display techniques

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Still more model car display techniques that explore larger displays, how to obtain them within budget and then mix model cars into the big picture of life.

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