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Auto World Diecast Cars - Complete American Muscle Collector's Guide
Last Updated: November 2026 | Reading Time: 10 minutes
Auto World specializes in American cars: golden-era muscle, classic trucks, NHRA drag racers, and a surprising range of 1980s and 1990s cars nobody else makes, from Dodge Caravans to Mitsubishi 3000GTs.
This guide covers 24 Auto World models in stock now: limited-edition 1:18 muscle cars, 1:24 NHRA funny cars and dragsters, and 1:64 cars at $14.99-$23.99.
Auto World releases rotate quickly, so each section links to the live collection in case a pick is gone.
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Why Choose Auto World?
Auto World covers American subjects other brands skip, with officially licensed liveries and opening features at every scale. Its 1:64 cars have opening hoods and real rubber tires for around $15. Its 1:18 American Muscle series are limited editions with opening hoods and doors and steerable wheels. It also makes some of the best NHRA diecast available.
Quick Picks: Best Auto World Models
π Best 1:18 Muscle Car: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray - $114.99
A mid-year icon with opening hood and doors
π Best Drag Racer: NHRA Top Fuel Dragster #15 Tony Schumacher (2026) - $134.99
A 1:24 limited edition with opening canopy
π¬ Best Pop Culture Car: Monkeemobile with Monkees Figure Cutouts - $114.99
The Monkees' famous custom GTO
π» Best Truck: 1979 Dodge Adventurer Sweptline - $114.99
Opening hood, doors and tailgate
π° Best Value: Any 1:64 car at $14.99-$16.99
Opening hoods and rubber tires at a budget price
1:18 American Muscle & Classics
Auto World's 1:18 American Muscle series are limited editions, most with opening hoods and doors and steerable wheels.
1. 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray - Light Blue Metallic with White Hood Stripe
Price: $114.99 | Scale: 1/18 | Item: AMM1376
The 1967 Sting Ray was the final year of the C2 Corvette and is one of the most desirable Corvettes ever. A limited edition with opening hood and doors and steerable wheels.
2. 1969 Dodge Coronet Super Bee "MCACN" - Black with Red Interior
Price: $114.99 | Scale: 1/18 | Item: AMM1347
A Mopar muscle classic, released in partnership with the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals (MCACN) show. Limited edition with opening hood and doors and steerable wheels.
3. 1968 Oldsmobile 442 W30 Holiday Coupe - Teal Frost Metallic "Hemmings Cover Car"
Price: $114.99 | Scale: 1/18 | Item: AMM1350
A replica of the 442 W30 featured on the July 2023 cover of Hemmings Motor News, in teal frost metallic with red stripes and a black vinyl top.
4. 2017 Chevrolet Nickey Camaro SS 1LE - Krypton Green
Price: $104.99 | Scale: 1/18 | Item: AMM1276
Nickey Chevrolet was a legendary Chicago performance dealer in the muscle car era, and this modern Nickey Camaro brings the name back. Krypton green with a matte black hood. Limited edition with opening hood, doors and trunk and steerable wheels.
5. 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk - Midnight Black with Red Interior
Price: $114.99 | Scale: 1/18 | Item: AW327
A supercharged 1950s grand tourer you won't find from many brands. Limited edition with opening hood and doors and steerable wheels.
6. 1979 Dodge Adventurer Sweptline Pickup - Black with Red Interior
Price: $114.99 | Scale: 1/18 | Item: AMM1355
A late-1970s Dodge pickup in black with a red interior. Limited edition with opening hood, doors and tailgate and steerable wheels.
7. Monkeemobile - Red with White Top, with Four Monkees Figure Cutouts
Price: $114.99 | Scale: 1/18 | Item: AWSS144
The Monkees' custom TV car, from Auto World's Silver Screen Machines series. Includes four Monkees figure cutouts. Limited edition with opening hood and doors and steerable wheels.
NHRA Drag Racing (1:24)
Auto World makes some of the best NHRA diecast available: big, detailed 1:24 limited editions of current funny cars and dragsters.
8. NHRA Top Fuel Dragster #15 Tony Schumacher "American Communications Construction" (2026)
Price: $134.99 | Scale: 1/24 | Item: AWN065
Tony Schumacher is one of the winningest Top Fuel drivers in NHRA history. A limited edition with opening canopy.
9. Toyota Supra NHRA Funny Car Ron Capps "NAPA Auto Parts" (2026)
Price: $134.99 | Scale: 1/24 | Item: AWN056
Multi-time Funny Car champion Ron Capps in his NAPA Toyota Supra. A limited edition with opening roof hatch.
10. Chevrolet Camaro SS NHRA Funny Car Jack Beckman "John Force Tribute - Peak" (2026)
Price: $134.99 | Scale: 1/24 | Item: AWN072
Jack Beckman's John Force Racing Camaro in a tribute livery honoring John Force. A limited edition with opening roof hatch.
1:64 Vintage Muscle
11. 1971 Dodge Challenger R/T "Mecum Auctions" - Dark Gold Metallic
Price: $14.99 | Scale: 1/64 | Item: AWSP160
A Mecum Auctions Premium Series release in dark gold with a gold vinyl roof, limited to 2,496 pieces.
12. 1965 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S - Turquoise Metallic
Price: $15.99 | Scale: 1/64 | Item: 64522-AWSP207A
The early fastback Barracuda in turquoise with a white stripe. Opening hood.
13. 1968 Dodge Coronet R/T - Medium Green Metallic
Price: $15.99 | Scale: 1/64 | Item: 64512-AWSP194A
A classic Mopar in medium green metallic with a white interior. Opening hood.
14. 1965 Ford GT40 #7 - Blue/Black with White Stripes
Price: $15.99 | Scale: 1/64 | Item: 64522-AWSP208B
An early GT40 race car from Auto World's Vintage Muscle series.
1:64 Modern Muscle
15. 2018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 - Hyper Blue Metallic
Price: $14.99 | Scale: 1/64 | Item: 64302-AWSP059A
The supercharged ZL1 Camaro in Hyper Blue, limited to 13,000 pieces. Opening hood.
16. 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 - Competition Orange with Black Accents
Price: $16.99 | Scale: 1/64 | Item: 64502-AWSP186B
The modern Boss 302 revival in classic Competition Orange. Opening hood.
17. 2019 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 - Sebring Orange with Black Hood
Price: $14.99 | Scale: 1/64 | Item: 64442-AWSP165A
The supercharged C7 Z06 in Sebring Orange. Opening hood.
1:64 Import Legends
Auto World's Import Legends series covers the 1980s and 1990s Japanese cars that a generation of enthusiasts grew up with.
18. 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4 - Albany Black Pearl
Price: $15.99 | Scale: 1/64 | Item: 64532-AWSP214A
The twin-turbo, all-wheel-drive 3000GT VR-4 was a 1990s tech showcase. Opening hood.
19. 1998 Toyota Supra - Caribbean Green Metallic
Price: $15.99 | Scale: 1/64 | Item: 64522-AWSP209B
The Mk4 Supra in a rare factory green. Opening hood.
20. 1983 Toyota Celica Supra "Long Beach Grand Prix Pace Car" - White
Price: $14.99 | Scale: 1/64 | Item: 64442-AWSP166B
The Celica Supra that paced the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach. Opening hood.
21. 2023 Nissan Z - Black Diamond
Price: $14.99 | Scale: 1/64 | Item: 64442-AWSP168B
The latest Nissan Z in Black Diamond. Opening hood.
1:64 Trucks & Minivans
22. 1981 Chevrolet Silverado Fleetside Pickup - Cream with Stripes
Price: $23.99 | Scale: 1/64 | Item: AWSP191
A Hobby Exclusive squarebody Silverado, with opening hood and tailgate.
23. 1985 Dodge Caravan - Crimson Red and Black "Mighty Minivans"
Price: $14.99 | Scale: 1/64 | Item: 64442-AWSP167B
Yes, a minivan. Auto World's Mighty Minivans series is a fan favorite for anyone who grew up in the back seat of one. Opening hood.
24. Auto World Premium 2026 Release 1 - Set A of 6
Price: $70.99 | Scale: 1/64 | Item: 64532A
Six new Premium Series cars in one set, all with opening hoods. A great value if you want to collect a full release.
Auto World Collecting Strategy
Scale Selection: 1:64 ($14.99-$23.99) is great for building a big collection. 1:24 NHRA models ($134.99) and 1:18 limited editions ($104.99-$114.99) make great centerpieces.
Collect by Era: 1950s-1960s classics (Golden Hawk, Barracuda, Corvette Stingray), late-1960s muscle (Super Bee, 442, Coronet R/T), or modern muscle (ZL1, Boss 302, Z06).
Collect by Brand: Mopar fans can build a full lineup from the Barracuda and Coronet to the Challenger and Super Bee.
Don't Skip the Odd Ones: The Mighty Minivans and Import Legends series are some of the most fun (and nostalgic) cars in the range.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Auto World compare to other brands?
Auto World focuses on American subjects other brands don't cover, with opening hoods even on 1:64 cars. It's a natural companion to Greenlight, M2 Machines and ACME.
Are Auto World models officially licensed?
Yes. Auto World models carry official manufacturer and sponsor licensing.
What scale should I collect?
1:64 for variety, 1:18 for limited-edition centerpieces, and 1:24 if you're an NHRA fan.
Do Auto World models go up in value?
Some limited editions sell for more after they sell out, but it's not guaranteed. Buy Auto World for enjoyment and display.
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