Stick’s Redline Garage – The Vicky
This time around we look at one of my favorite rides – the “Classic ’32 Ford Vicky.” This little baby is one of the most collectible early Redlines. It was designed by Larry Wood who gave it the California hot-rod look. This US-only casting has a metal chassis and a plastic interior that came in [...]
Stick’s Redline Garage – The Nomad
This time we look at another 50′s styled custom Hot Wheels – the ’69-70 issued Nomad. Here’s a cool fact about this car. It first appeared as a concept show car for General Motors Motorama traveling caravan of car shows. The concept was GM’s first station wagon bodied dream car. It was originally built on [...]
Stick’s Redline Garage – Sugar Caddy
Custom Cars big and small have always caught my eye. As some of you know my hobby is collecting and designing 1-to-1 customs. 50′s era customs are my favorite. Well the custom car world was in full swing in the states during the early 50′s and late 60′s. Builders such as Ed “Big Daddy” Roth, [...]
Stick’s Redline Garage – The Pit Crew
This week I’ll be showcasing one of my favorite heavy-weight castings. The Pit Crew car was produced from 1971-1972. It was a concept car designed by Larry Wood and Howard Rees. It came in one color only, white with assorted interior colors. A functional rear hatch opened with a set of assorted tools that would [...]
Introducing Stick’s Redline Garage!
Its my pleasure to announce that Bob Stickels will be contributing a new regular column to the site! As Vice President of the Connecticut Valley Diecast, Bob regularly contributes his “Stick’s Redline Garage” column to the club’s monthly newsletter. Starting today, his column will reach a much wider audience as part of the Hot Wheels [...]
