Having A Heat Wave

After seeing Woodsy’s wonderful work on his diecast collection, I thought I would have a look at my own recent purchase and also highlight yet another Woodsy gem - he kindly sent me the lovingly restored Hairy Hauler shown above!

 

This set me off looking at my redline collection again and some of my favourites, as well as some still waiting to be restored. The triple scoop of Whip Creamers above show my 1975 green original, a part restored pink and my latest acquisition, a blue sue from a few years ago.

The Power Pad is a nifty little Dune Buggy missing its cabin and need of a respray, but looking good all the same.

Turbofire, one of the classic ‘Three T’s’ from the original line up - Turbofire, Torero and Twinmill.

Jet Threat, this being the later version without the opening turbine, but still an awesome design.

Glasser is a Johnny Lightning model, which was designed to use air power as an extra boost. Missing a clear green nose cone, I cheated and added a more ordinary looking nacelle instead.

Custom Spoiler appeared recently after my need for speed was satisfied by eBay.

The blue Whip Creamer reissue, an exact replica of the 1969 version, but with cream interior and a clear cockpit.

The redline Mantis, with opening cockpit had been painted with red enamel, most of which has been removed, is now awaiting a respray and a good clean.

Revers Haulin Horses is part of Mattel’s Hot Wheels spin off line of rubber band powered racers.

Peeping Bomb is another classic exotic, with opening headlights operated by a lever in the cockpit.

Often imitated, the original Twinmill, still being issued today in various guises.

Futuristic Sidekick with opening drivers chair, which pops out by pulling the exhaust.

Rocket Bye Baby, one of the last redline exotics, with opening air intakes in the sides.

 Torero, last of the three T models, based on a super streamlined vision of a Dodge Charger.