Stung BROOKLIN’S Hudson Hornet 4-Door 1: 43 | $125 Hudson extensively re-designed its “stepdown” body for 1954, giving it a modern rectangular look. It wasn’t enough to save the company, though, and the ’ 54 models are considered to be the last “real” Hudsons. Brooklin’s fine ‘ 54 Hornet convertible (BRK-140) is several years old, so this
handsome fastback 4-Door sedan is very welcome. While the baseplate and trim are shared with the convertible, this body is
all-new, as is part of the interior. ;ey’ve also replaced the convertible’s sporty wire wheels with more fitting steel wheels and
full covers. ;e 4-Door’s fastback lines are accurate, and only the window moldings and vent window frames have been painted
over; all other trim is done with separate plated parts. ;e relief-cast “Hornet” scripts have been left o; the fenders on this
model. Inside, Brooklin has removed the rear seat top bow housings, widened the seat, and added detail to the rear side panels.
Relief-cast dash details are accurate, but painted over. ;e smooth, glossy two-tone paint has crisp separation lines and just
traces of surface ripples. ;is one really looks right—and measures that way, too. — Wayne Moyer
brasiliapress.com
ALL PLAY AMERICAN MUSCLE 1978 Dodge Warlock 1: 18 | $70
As the 1970s were nearing an end, the big three started
catering to a developing performance truck enthusi-
ast market. Trucks were being seen as more than just
workhorses, and because they flew under the insurance
nannys’ radar, they could be equipped and sold as fairly
aggressive performance machines with lowered stances,
big block motors, and eye-catching paint jobs—all the
better to cruise the boulevards of downtown America on
any given night. ;e ’78 Dodge Warlock was the follow-up
to the Dodge “Lil’ Red Express,” and though a 225-cube
slant six was the standard mill, the trucks frequently rolled
with everything from a 318 up to the impressive 440 V8.
Auto World works a little modern-model voodoo on this
older Ertl mold and captures this iconic pickup in all its
glory, sporting an original Sunfire Orange paint job, highly
detailed gold pinstriping, and matching gold spoke wheels.
;e opening hood, doors and tailgate all align impeccably,
and a quick peek under the hood reveals a well-detailed,
accurate mid-line 360 V8. Behind the opening doors lies
a well-replicated interior, with correct black bucket seats
and a good level of detail. Limited to only 1,000 pieces, this
is a hauler you won’t want to miss.—Andy Goodman
autoworldhobby.com
Rich Boy’s
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SPARK Reventlow
Scarabs 1: 43 | $60
One day, Lance Reventlow, the young son of the world’s richest woman, decided to go sports car racing. Not content to pilot the
European racers of the day, he assembled SoCal’s finest post-war hot rodders and built his own front-engined sports cars, nam-
ing them Scarabs, after the sacred Egyptian dung beetle. Driven by some of the greatest names in auto racing in the ’ 50’s & ’60s,
they dominated West Coast sports car events, then retired into museums and private collections, and now they’re worth mega-
millions. Spark’s Scarabs—Reventlow’s #16 Mk I and Jim Je;ords’ #10 Mk II “Nickey Nouse”—are cast in resin, painted in metallic
blue and metallic purple, respectively, and accented with white scallops. ;e finish and livery on the two models is exceptional.
Beautifully molded Halibrand wheels, realistic rubber tires and a full dash are highlights, as are a photo-etched steering wheel and
a vacuum-formed windshield, above realistically weathered side pipes. Egyptians considered the scarab a mystical
creature; collectors are sure to feel the same way about these replicas. —Bill Bennett
sunrichtoy.com
