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Man, this summer's been filled with lots of large scale convertibles lately: S2000, Ford Mustang Cobra, BMW Z3 M Roadster, 40th Anniversary Corvette, and now another Mazda Miata.  After being impressed with the new 2015 MX-5 Miata from Hot Wheels and Matchbox, I also brought in a few other Miata's that I kept to show the transition over the years.  One of them was a green one from Motormax that has excellent details despite looking a bit plain and having a warped upper windshield header.  What I never predicted is that I would own the larger 1:24 scale version in the same color.  Now I pondered this casting from time-to-time inspired by the details but unsure about having another Miata to the collection, especially since I'm not a fan of the 1st generation's rounded styling.  Then this dark green/tan interior beauty appeared and I had to have it! Click Here for Photo Gallery Motormax is not a company known for excellent detailing or quali...

Recently I obtained a few vintage 1980's Matchbox vehicles that mark off a list of vintage vehicles to find on my to-do list.  The Dodge Caravan was a big one because I wanted one since I first saw the replica and its sliding door, and the closest that I come to finding one was at a flea market in a box of beat up toys: a while Caravan that was missing a key element: the sliding door.  No go for me.  Now I finally gone one with the door and in good condition, along with a Renault 11 Turbo that joined along, both in black.  What you may not know is that these two share a common relationship. Click Here for Photo Gallery 1984 Dodge Caravan It was a revolution in the car business, a love it or hate it depending on your view.  It help save Chrysler and pay off the government loan and relieve it from the dreaded Chapter 11.  The Chrysler Minivan's created a new model segment: a smaller van designed for families who need the space but not...