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Norm Grabowski's diminutive hot rod was such a hit that it was featured on the cover of Car Craft magazine in April of 1957, as well as most other leading rodding magazines of the time. From there, it became the ride of actor Edd Byrnes (a.k.a. Kookie) in the hit television series 77 Sunset Strip. It was at that point that the car itself picked up a name that has forever been immortalized in hot rod history…Kookie’s Kar.
The XK120 was Jaguar's first totally new car since the end of World War II. Jaguar's founder, William Lyons, designed the car in three months in 1948 and his factory built a prototype for the Earls Court Motor Show in just two weeks. Demand for the car was so great and immediate that all the 1949 and 1950 models were made out of aluminum while the factory prepared the tooling to build the cars out of steel. The car, which sold at a list price of ¢G998, was fitted with a new six-cylinder, twin-overhead camshaft engine of 3442cc that could produce 160 horsepower and a sustained speed of 120 miles per hour, providing the 120 its name. Its revolutionary design featured independent front suspension and hydraulic breaks, which unfortunately had a tendency to wear out quickly. At 5 feet, 1.5 inches, the car was wider than other European sports cars, which allowed roomier leather seats as well as storage in the doors concealed with leather flaps. The car's undercarriage was based on the MK-V Saloon chassis but shortened 18 inches to 14 feet, 6 inches. Famous owners included Clark Gable, Phil Hill and Sterling Moss.
Prepainted Metal Body in Red and Silver Star Metallic
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Road Tough 1:12 Scale BMW R100-RS Motorcycle Die Cast Model
Name: 1935 Auburn 851 Speedster
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All the right stuff went into the making of the original California Kid, and every bit was captured of this exceptional replica. Started, of course, with a highly modified '34 Ford three-window coupe, and then add the heart of this baby, a 1968 Ford Mustang 302-cid V-8 mated to a '68 Ford C8 transmission. Add to the mix: steering from a '67 Mustang, some coil-over shock and brakes from a '40 Ford. Lift up that side-saddle hood and check out the suspension, this precision replica has it all and you will be absolutely thrilled.
Proud to introduce from the Danbury Mint is the Limited Edition McMullen Roadster, a perfect 1:24 scale replication of Tom McMullen's roadster exactly as it appeared on the cover of Hot Rod. This brand new replica captures every detail of the stunning '32 Highboy. Production of this amazing model will take place this year only and this one-of-a-kind tribute to a truly historic hot rod will be gone before you know it!
*TWO IN STOCK*
The 1947 Bentley Mark VI with Franay Coachwork "Mr. Zippity Do Da" is number four in the Limited Edition series collection offered by the Tinder Box chain.
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