Last week The Custom Crew announced the official pre-order for the all new Flatbed Sledster. Attendees of the 2010 DiecastSpace Super Convention got an first-hand look at the pre-production version of this new version of the original Sledster and the reactions were all the same – this thing ROCKS!

The flatbed trailer has been sized to easily accommodate almost any brand of 1:64 scale car. Two rear sections of the trailer can be removed and reattached to the back edge as ramps – a very nice touch indeed! The two new paint designs are dubbed “Hot Lead” and “Butterscotch,” with the latter being a tribute to the legendary rod and custom builder Gene Winfield.

Chaser “Crewzer” versions of the Flatbed Sledster will be available and eligibility to purchase them will be chosen randomly as in previous sales. You can increase your chances of being selected to purchase a chase piece by pre-ordering before May 17, 2010.

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In order to accommodate a large number of requests to purchase both the regular and both Chase “Crewzers” all together, The Custom Crew will be offering a limited number of Custom Combos, (sets of all four Flatbeds), to be purchased at one time. Collectors can expect Flatbed orders to start shipping around May 18th.

Click here to jump over to The Custom Crew store to place your order.

Turbofire! It’s concept speaks speed, style, and imagination. This casting shows the artistic depth and imagination of designer Ira Gilford. If this car was built in 1-to-1 scale it would probably wear a custom badge from the Winfield or Barris shops and would be finished in a 50’s style, custom fade candy paint scheme. It’s sleek sloping lines, small canopy and wild turbo fan engine certainly let ones imagination run wild! If the superhero Flash had a car, the Turbofire would probably be in his garage.

By far, this casting has to be one of the top five most recognized from the Redline era. The Turbofire was a USA-only casting and was available in 18 spectraflame colors. Its plastic interior came in assorted colors and featured a lift up rear hood that revealed its metal engine. The Turbofire is one of my favorites as a collector as they are available in good supply and at affordable prices.

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