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Hot Wheels Crack Ups! Side Banger (2026)

Aug 9, 2026Selldon0008 Scale Models, Selective Coloration09/08, Blind Sider, Crack ups!, Hot Wheels, scale model, scale models

Two other innovations were introduced briefly in Hot Wheels cars in the 1980s – Thermal Color Change paint, and rotating ‘crash panel’ vehicles (“Crack-Ups”). The former was able to change color on…

Rudolf Diesel is Granted the Patent for the Diesel Engine in the US (1898)

Aug 9, 2026Selldon0008 Scale Models, Selective Coloration09/08, 1989, Diesel Engine, Rudolf Diesel, scale model, scale models

A diesel engine is an internal combustion engine in which ignition of diesel fuel is caused by the elevated temperature of the air in the cylinder due to mechanical compression; thus, the diesel engine is also called a compression-ignition engine (or CI engine).…

Happy Birthday Nigel Mansell (1953)

Aug 8, 2026Selldon0204 Sports Cars, Selective Coloration08/08, 1953, F1, Nigel Mansell, Renault, Williams

Nigel Mansell (born 8 August 1953) is a British former racing driver who competed in Formula One from 1980 to 1995. Mansell won the Formula One World Drivers’ Championship in 1992 with Williams, and won 31 Grands Prix across 15 seasons. In American open-wheel racing, Mansell…

Happy Birthday Bruce Dickinson (1958)

Aug 7, 2026Selldon0150 Aircraft, Selective Coloration07/08, 1958, 747, Aircraft, Boeing, Bruce Dickinson, Edforce One, Iron Maiden

Bruce Dickinson (born 7 August 1958) is an English musician who is best known as the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Iron Maiden. Dickinson has performed in the band across two stints,…

Happy Birthday Dorian Hrewood (1950)

Aug 6, 2026Selldon0008 Scale Models, Selective Coloration06/08, 1950, Chrysler, Dodge, Dorain harewood, scale model, scale models, Viper

Dorian Harewood (born August 6, 1950) is an American actor, best known for playing Jesse Owens in The Jesse Owens Story (1984), Det. Paul Strobber on Strike Force (1981–1982), and Rev. Morgan Hamilton in 7th Heaven (1996–2003). He also played…

Happy Birthday Colin McRae (1968)

Aug 5, 2026Selldon0204 Sports Cars, Selective Coloration05/08, 1968, Colin McRae, Focus, Ford, WRC

Colin McRae MBE (5 August 1968 – 15 September 2007) was a British rally driver. He was the 1991 and 1992 British Rally Champion, and in 1995 became the first British driver to win…

Happy birthday Jeff Gordon (1971)

Aug 4, 2026Selldon0203 US Cars, 0204 Sports Cars, Selective Coloration04/08, 1971, Camaro, Chevrolet, Jeff Gordon, Nascar

Jeffery Michael Gordon (born August 4, 1971) is an American stock car racing executive and former professional stock car racing driver who currently serves as the vice chairman of Hendrick Motorsports. He raced full-time…

Happy Birthday Michael Ealy (1973)

Aug 3, 2026Selldon0008 Scale Models, Selective Coloration03/08, 1973, Fast and Furious, scale model, scale models, Supra Turbo, Toyota

Michael David Brown (born August 3, 1973), known professionally as Michael Ealy, is an American actor. He is known for his roles in the films such as Barbershop (2002), 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003), Takers (2010), Think Like a…

Happy Birthday Frank Biela (1964)

Aug 2, 2026Selldon0204 Sports Cars, Selective Coloration02/08, 1964, 24h, 24h Le Mans, Audi, Frank Biela, Le Mans, R10

Frank Biela (born 2 August 1964) is a German auto racing driver, mainly competing in touring cars and sportscar racing. He has raced exclusively in cars manufactured by the Audi marque since 1990. Biela notably won the 1991 Deutsche…

Happy Birthday Jason Momoa (1979)

Aug 1, 2026Selldon0008 Scale Models, Selective Coloration01/08, 1979, Chevrolet, Dante Reyes, Fast and Furious, Fast X, Impala, Jason Momoa, scale model, scale models

Jason Momoa (born August 1, 1979) is an American actor and film producer. He made his acting debut as Jason Ioane on the syndicated action drama series Baywatch: Hawaii (1999–2001), which was followed by portrayals of Ronon Dex on…

Happy Birthday Louis de Funès (1914)

Jul 31, 2026Selldon0008 Scale Models, Selective Coloration1914, 31/07, Citroen, France, Louis de Funes, Mehari

Louis de Funès (31 July 1914 – 27 January 1983) was a French actor and comedian. His acting style is remembered for its high-energy performance and his wide range of facial expressions…

Happy Birthday Arnold Schwarzenegger (1947)

Jul 30, 2026Selldon0008 Scale Models, 0203 US Cars, Selective Coloration1947, 30/07, Arnold Schwarzenegger, H1, Hummer, scale model, scale models, Terminator

Arnold Schwarzenegger (born July 30, 1947) is an Austrian and American actor, businessman, film producer, politician, and former professional bodybuilder who served as the 38th governor of California from 2003 to 2011. Schwarzenegger began lifting weights…

Hot Wheels Crack Ups Front Ender (2026)

Jul 29, 2026Selldon0008 Scale Models, Selective Coloration2026, 29/07, Crack ups!, Front Ender, Hot Wheels

Happy Birthday Fernando Alonso (1981)

Jul 29, 2026Selldon0204 Sports Cars, Selective Coloration1981, 24h, 24h Le Mans, 29/07, Fernando Alonso, Le Mans, Prototype, Toyota

Fernando Alonso (born 29 July 1981) is a Spanish racing driver who competes in Formula One for Aston Martin. Alonso has won two Formula One World Drivers’ Championship titles, which he won in 2005 and 2006 with Renault, and has won 32 Grands…

Happy Name Day Kimberley (28/07)

Jul 28, 2026Selldon0008 Scale Models, 0203 US Cars, 0600 Gone in 60 Seconds, Selective Coloration#31, 1999, 28/07, Gone in 60 Seconds, Kimberley, Lincoln, Movie, Movie Car, Navigator, scale model, scale models

Every person’s name has a corresponding name day. As a car and movie fan, I have taken the 2000 movie Gone in 60 seconds, starring Nicolas Cage an inspiration. In…

Happy Birthday Patrick Long (1981)

Jul 28, 2026Selldon0204 Sports Cars, Selective Coloration24h Le Mans, 28/07, Le Mans, Patrick Long, Porsche 911, Porsche 911 RSR

Patrick Brian Long (born July 28, 1981) is an American professional racing driver. He has competed in Pirelli World Challenge and the FIA World Endurance Championship, as well as the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, NASCAR…

The Last Citroen 2CV is Produced (1990)

Jul 27, 2026Selldon0202 Convertibles, Selective Coloration1990, 27/07, 2CV, Citroen, Last Produced

The Citroën 2CV is an economy car produced by the French company Citroën from 1948 to the 27th July 1990. Introduced at the 1948 Paris Salon de l’Automobile, it has an air-cooled engine that is mounted in the front and drives the front…

Happy Name Day Anne (26/07)

Jul 26, 2026Selldon0008 Scale Models, 0203 US Cars, 0600 Gone in 60 Seconds, Selective Coloration2000, 26/07, Anne, F-350, F-Series, Ford, Gone in 60 Seconds, Movie, Movie Car, Pickup, scale model, scale models

Every person’s name has a corresponding name day. As a car and movie fan, I have taken the 2000 movie Gone in 60 seconds, starring Nicolas Cage an inspiration. In…

Happy Birthday Jason Statham (1967)

Jul 26, 2026Selldon0204 Sports Cars, Selective Coloration1967, 26/07, Fast and Furious, Ghibli, Jason Statham, Maserati, Movie

Jason Statham (born 26 July 1967) is an English actor. He is known for portraying tough, gritty, or violent characters in various action thriller films, and has been credited for…

Louis Bleriot is the First Man to Fly Over the Channel (1909)

Jul 25, 2026Selldon0150 Aircraft, Selective Coloration1909, 25/07, Aircraft, Channel Crossing, Louis Bleriot

Louis Blériot (1 July 1872 – 1 August 1936) was a French aviator, inventor, and engineer. He developed the first practical headlamp for cars and established a profitable business manufacturing them, using much of…

Happy Birthday Tiago Monteiro (1976)

Jul 24, 2026Selldon0203 US Cars, 0204 Sports Cars, Selective Coloration1976, 24/07, 24h, 24h Le Mans, Le Mans, Racing Car, Tiago Monteiro

Tiago Monteiro (born 24 July 1976) is a Portuguese racing driver who competed in Formula One from 2005 to 2006, and World Touring Car from 2007 to 2022. Monteiro joined SEAT in the World Touring Car Championship in 2007, remaining with them until 2012 as he claimed several victories across…

Happy Birthday Richie Evans (1941)

Jul 23, 2026Selldon0203 US Cars, 0204 Sports Cars, Selective Coloration1941, 23/07, Big Orange, Cavalier, Chevrolet, Modified, Nascar, Richie Evans

RichardEvans (July 23, 1941 – October 24, 1985), was an American racing driver who won nine NASCAR National Modified Championships, including eight in a row from 1978 to 1985. The International Motorsports Hall of Fame lists this…

Happy Name Day Madeline (22/7)

Jul 22, 2026Selldon0206 Limousines, 0600 Gone in 60 Seconds, Selective Coloration#06, 1959, 22/07, Cadillac, Eldorado, Gone in 60 Seconds, Movie, Movie Car

Every person’s name has a corresponding name day. As a car and movie fan, I have taken the 2000 movie Gone in 60 seconds, starring Nicolas Cage an inspiration. In…

Happy Birthday Ian James (1974)

Jul 22, 2026Selldon0008 Scale Models, Selective Coloration1974, 22/07, Aston Martin, Ian James, scale model, scale models

Ian James (born 22 July 1974 in Epsom) is a British-American racing driver and principal of the Heart of Racing Team, competing in the IMSA SportsCar Championship. James has 11 total sports-car wins. In…

Fokker is founded (1919)

Jul 21, 2026Selldon0008 Scale Models, Selective Coloration100, 1919, 21/07, Aircraft, Fokker, Founded, scale model, scale models

Fokker (Royal Dutch Aircraft Factory Fokker) was a Dutch aircraft manufacturer that operated from 1912 to 1996. The company was founded by the Dutch aviator Anthony Fokker and became famous during World War I for its fighter aircraft.…

The Ford Motor Company Ships its First Automobile (1903)

Jul 20, 2026Selldon0202 Convertibles, 0203 US Cars, Selective Coloration1903, 20/07, First car shipped, Ford, Ford Motor Company, Model A, Model T

The original Ford Model A is the first car produced by the Ford Motor Company, beginning production in 1903. Ernest Pfennig, a Chicago dentist, became the first owner of a Model A on July 23, 1903. It…

Hot Wheels Crack Ups Smack Back (2026)

Jul 19, 2026Selldon0008 Scale Models, Selective Coloration19/07, 2026, Crack ups!, Hot Wheels, scale model, scale models, Smack Back

The First Golf GTI is Produced (1976)

Jul 19, 2026Selldon0008 Scale Models, Selective Coloration19/07, Golf, GTI, scale model, scale models, Volkswagen, VW

The Golf GTI debuted in September 1975 at the Frankfurt Motor Show.It was only presented to the press in late spring 1976 and available in the showroom in September of that year. Production…

Happy Birthday Richard Branson (1950)

Jul 18, 2026Selldon0150 Aircraft, Selective Coloration18/07, 1950, 747, Aircraft, Boeing, Boing 747, Richard Branson, Virgin Airlines

Sir Richard Charles Nicholas Branson (born 18 July 1950) is an English business magnate who co-founded the Virgin Group in 1970, and, as of 2016, controls five companies. Branson expressed his desire to become an…

Apollo Soyuz Test Project (1975)

Jul 17, 2026Selldon0160 Spacecraft, Selective Coloration17/7, 1975, Apollo, ASTP, Soyuz

Apollo–Soyuz was the first crewed international space mission, conducted jointly by the United States and the Soviet Union in July 1975. Millions watched on television as an American Apollo spacecraft docked with a Soviet Soyuz capsule. The mission and its symbolic “handshake…