Paul Model Art (Minichamps) released the 1:18 Jordan Mugen Honda 198 for the 1998 Formula 1 season. Various editions of the car were released – Test Car, Race version and Race version with Tower Wings.
This is a rare, Japan issue, 1:18 Jordan Honda EJ12 from Hot Wheels.
Continue reading 1:18 2002 Jordan Honda EJ12 by Hot WheelsMinichamps releasing a 1:43 model of the CRX was a bit of a surprise as they tend to focus on European makes.
Hot Wheel’s CRX in 1:18 scale comes various variations of color, design and modifications in a windowed box kit with parts to built a drag race version.
Maruka’s CRV have some interesting detail considering they are really a toy and semi-caricature in style. They come in various packaging and an assortment of wheel styles – though they tend to be consistent with a given packaging.
The City by Inchiko is more a toy than a model but nevertheless and interesting collectable. Available in a driverless and a doll-driven version these are very rare outside of Japan. The ones with the girl figure in them have heads that rotate with the rear wheels. All of them are inertia motorized.
Originally posted June 6, 2004
In 2003, AUTOart released the most detailed 1:18 S2000 on the market. Despite being one of the earlier detailed models made in China, the build quality was noticeable and consistent.
They were released with variations for the different markets – Euro, US and JDM including a more customized version with accessories for American Honda to sell as an accessory.
The US versions in black, white, silver and a special edition Honda OEM in silver with accessories. A Yellow version supplements the same basic colors for the Euro versions. In addition, the JDM versions come with the base 3 colors in RHD.
A rare Yatming rendition of the 1974 Civic GL 3 door hatchback. This car came mainly packaged as a Road Champs model in the Gas Saver series in the US.
The Honda Civic EG (1996-1999) in hatchback form. Maisto’s Civic EG Hatchback in approximately 1:55 scale came in red and in blue in various packaging. Carded versions are rare – especially the Road & Track version.
Summer Toys released the 1992 Civic Hatchback in approximately 1:54 scale in various colors. While these castings don’t have a lot of detail, they come in many variations of color and tampo designs and are rather rare in mint or near mint condition.
