GMP recently announced this fantastic Vintage Deuce Series ‘32 Ford that is sure to please collectors with a great list of features at a very reasonable price for this level of 1:18 scale quality. The sell sheet for this piece states:

“GMP is taking you back, back to the 50’s with this awesome ‘32. With it’s satin black paint and red steelie wheels wrapped in luscious white walls, it is the epitome of vintage cool. This little rod will have you remembering those long gone days of street light racing and late night escapes…”

This 32’s features include:

Only 996 of these are being made available for purchase and each piece will retail for $109.95 USD. Pre-orders are being taken now at the GMP Diecast website or by calling 1-877-880-2809. Collectors can expect the ‘32 to arrive in August.

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GMP Diecast just recently announced the upcoming release of their 1:18 scale rendition of the famous drag racing Pontiac known as the “Tin Indian.” They share the background on the car as:

“The Tin Indian name is synonymous with drag racing and it’s glory days. For most drag racing teams of the day there was just enough people and time to get from race to race. But the Indian Team consisted of 3 planes, 2 transporters, a travel RV, a complete machine shop and 14 full  time people. All Indians were owned and expenses paid by Bill Knafel and Knafel Pontiac. Over the years, there were 42 different Pontiacs in the Indian family.

The Knafel Teams won more National/World Championships than any other stock class team – GM, Ford and Mopar included.  This 1970 Judge dominated the tracks and won the AHRA Pro-Am Nationals at Rockingham, NC and the AHRA World Championship at Bristol, TN. GMP has even recreated the famous keystone wheels for this famous replica. This replica has it all and will surely be the centerpiece of any Pontiac collection.” 

Features of this large-scale model include:

• - Serialized license plate
• - Diecast Metal Body
• - Opening hood, doors and trunk
• - Poseable steering
• - Functional suspension
• - Plumbed and wired engine
• - Poseable visors
• - Fabric seatbelts

The Tin Indian will be limited to just 2000 pieces and will retail for $139.95. The custom “keystone” wheel option can be added for $12.95. Collector can expect these to be available in April 2010.

GMP’s new release announcements continued in October with a set of 1:18 scale Fendered ‘32 Coupes from their Vintage Deuce Series and these have all the great detail and features that GMP collectors have been used to from this line.

• The ‘32s feature:
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• - Opening Doors and Trunk
• - Poseable Steering
• - Highly Detailed Engine
• - Detailed Under Carriage
• - Detailed Interior
• - Diecast Metal Body
• - Removable Engine Cowlings
• - Serialized Plate

Collectors can expect these to become available in January of 2010 retailing for $109.95

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GMP Diecast has announced several new releases this month with one of them being this 1:18 scale limited edition 1964 Ford Thunderbolt called the Little “Georgia Shaker.” Collectors with a passion for racing heritage will especially enjoy the history behind this die-cast replica. Here’s the story from GMP:

“Hubert Platt, the Georgia Shaker, was known for his great looking, strong performing cars, his on-track showmanship and his off-track flair. He was called a “controversial racing showman” in local racing newspapers as early as 1962. Hubert raced many “Georgia Shaker” cars but none came close to the Thunderbolt! Ford’s Total Performance program was well underway when the order was sent to build a batch of special lightweight Ford Fairlanes. Stripped to the essence, painted Wimbledon White and stuffed with 427 cubic inches of Galaxie V-8, the cars were dubbed Thunderbolts, and they struck factory experimental drag racing like lightning.”

GMP has taken Hubert’s beautiful Thunderbolt Shaker and recreated it in all it’s glory with this 1:18th scale replica. Some of its features include:

• – Opening hood doors and trunk
• - Retractable Radio Antenna
• - Folding Seat Backs
• - Opening Glove Compartment
• - Working Suspension
• - Rotating Driveshaft
• - Poseable Steering
• - Plumbed and Wired Engine
• - Authentic Interior Detailing

In addition to a standard version, there will be a very special limited edition car which will come with a signed certificate from Hubert himself. The signed version will be limited to just 250 pieces at $129.95 each and the standard version being limited to 1000 at $119.95 each.

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[via gmpdiecast.com]

Most of the collectors and enthusiasts that frequent DiecastAUDIO tend to lean towards smaller scale die-cast. If you’ve stepped through my recently posted photo set from the GMP Experience during the Hotlanta Convention, then I’d say that there might be more than a small chance you’d like to see more of their affordable, highly detailed, larger scale pieces. Yes, the term “affordable” certainly means different things to different collectors, but when it comes to large scale die-cast, you’ll be challenged to find a piece with this level of detail and quality for GMP’s average starting price of around $100 to $150 (USD). If you haven’t had any prior exposure to GMP’s product line, then rest assured that you’ll get ramped up by seeing the occasional post (or more!) here on DCA.

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For starters, I’d like to introduce you to the GMP 1970 Plymouth “Blackbird” Roadrunner. This Stealth Fighter 1:18 scale piece as a plethora of features that include a:

• - Serialized Plate
• - Opening Hood, Doors and Trunk
• - Real Metal Leaf Springs
• - Functional Suspension
• - Rotating Driveshaft
• - Plumbed and Wired Engine
• - Tilting Front Seats
• - Fabric Seat belts
• - Removable Rear Side Windows
• - Opening Glove Box
• - Moveable Shifter
• - Poseable Steering

Needless to say, those are some pretty cool features – most of which could ONLY be done in large scale. If you’ve ever pondered adding some larger scale pieces to your collection, then I definitely recommend that give GMP a look. You won’t be disappointed.

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