Bus, Truck & Cars

Even as a young child I've always been fascinated by mass transit, specifically buses. Schuco introduces the Setra S8 "Reisedienst Medenbach", a faithful reproduction of one of the first buses to have a self-supporting body, first produced in 1967.

The Limited Edition (1,000) red and cream-color diecast is constructed on one solid piece of metal with snap-in axles with rubber wheels. Included with the bus is a reproduction of the original Piccolo box it was sold in.

The Edition 1:43 Mercedes-Benz 319 transport van is painted a bright orange with red, white and black trim. The DUNLOP van diecast is a fine example of precision modeling craftsmanship with crisp paint lines, careful attention to detail, full chrome grill and mirror details, body trim, windshield wipers at half window position, full interior detail, rubber tires mounted on orange wheels.

Be sure to pay particular attention to the rear door details, tight body paint application roof chrome trim, front Mercedes logo grill and twin plastic lights and windows. The diecast comes screw mounted to a black base and covered by a clear plexi-glass top.

Also a Edition 1:43, the Mercedes-Benz 300 Sl is the classic Mercedes sports car that every collector would love to have. The reproduction is solid silver, sports wing doors, a black and white interior and clear plastic lights and windows. Large number 445s decorate all sides, front wheel well air vents give the 300 SL a sleek, aerodynamic look while the low to ground, and the curved body shape makes the car look ultra-modern even though it was introduced decades ago.

The protruding front and rear chrome bumpers and curved front chrome grill give the car a elegant feel and the custom, vented wheels with rubber tires accented by the front and rear wheel well fins make the car appear as if it is moving while standing still.

The Lamborghini Gallardo is a white bolt of lightning masquerading as a car. The Edition 1:87 diecast is wedge-shaped, fully detailed with rear engine vents, accented front and rear lights, clear plastic windshield and windows, oversize wheels and rubber tires.

The Porsche Carrera GT is also a Edition 1:87 and also painted white. The convertible has a black interior, rear raised silver seat accents, rear airfoil, tapered front, low body style, full light and windshield details and oversize tires and wheels.

Limited to 1,000 pieces the Limited Edition Mercedes-Benz 170V limousine "Taxibal" has a solid metal body, cream and black paint scheme with chrome bumper, wheel, body trim and grill taxi roof sign and working wheels. A reproduction of the original box is also included.