I inherited from my father two collector cars : FIAT Balilla and AMILCAR.I continue this hobby, starting with an Austin Sprite and following other vehicles. My son also continued this hobby. Gradually we decided to leave the collection by the many problems of space, maitenance and insurance cost.
Today still have in my studio a collection of Model Cars Scale :143 and 1/18.
2. HISTORY
I start the collection in the year 1969 with two vehicles owned
by mi father : AMILCAR and FIAT BALILLA. These vehicles were
restored in our workshops in Barcelona.
My first vehicle was the AUSTIN HEALEY SPRITE, wich it acqui-
red in 1974 in a perfect state of conservation.
In 1979 buy the MGB ROADSTER in very poor condition and res-
tore in Talleres Cayma from Mataro (Barcelona).
Buy the MGB GT in Dietikon (Switzerland) in 1987 completely
shattered. Transfer it to our workshop in Barcelona, where re-
built it.
Also buy in Switzerland (1987) the TRIUMPH TR7 wich in very
good condition.
3. The TRIUMPH TR4 buy in France in the year 1989 , and
was completly restored in a Workshop in the french city
of Perpignan.
In 1999 i buy the SUNBEAM ALPINE in Auto storica from
Barcelona. The car was completly restored in our
exclusive workshop.
In 1991 bought the PORSCHE 911 S in the Official Porsche
Barcelona Dealer. The car some small repairs in perfect
condition.
The PORSCHE 912 was in very bad condition, being resto-
red in Thuir (France). Later in Barcelona we prepare it
for racing car in circuits and rallies.
Buy the BMW in 1996 , wich was painted in a workshop
from Barcelona.
4. Francisco Cerdan (my co-driver) and i bought the ALFA
ROMEO 1900 in Buenos Aires (Argentina), with intention
to participate in the Carrera Panamericana (from
Guatemala to Mexico and USA), but non come
to participate.
Cerdan and i buy the SEAT 124 SPORT in order to
prepare it to run on circuits and rallies. Car was fully
repaired in Servicio Letamendi in Barcelona.It was
subsequently prepared by Termens Competicio, for
racing.
The RENAULT 5 TURBO was the first car that i collect my
son Josep. It was restored in the workshop of his
friends. (Year 2001)
The HYUNDAI COUPE, buy it in Hyundai Spain, and was
tuned with the body kit of ASD and the accerories from
216 Performance Products.
5. My wife Eli buy the MAZDA MIATA MX5 on an official
dealer of the Brand. Brand New.Car equipped with
oversize alloy wheels 216 Performance Products.
My son Josep buy the MITSUBISHI EVO V to Javier
Buch, with very few kilometers and in veri good
condition.The car equiped with Parotech alloy wheels
and Yokohama Tires.(Oversize)
The HONDA CIVIC TYPE R was purchased new bymy
son Josep in a official Dealer Honda in Spain, at then
equipped wit oversize alloy wheels Parotech , and
Yokohama tires.
The LADA NIVA and the SUZUKI SJ20 , were two
vehicles prepared to participate in trials and raids in
the 1990s.
9. AMILCAR TYPE HCD - 1924
The firts offering was a small cyclear; designed by Jules Salomon
and Edmond Movet, it bore a striking resemblance to the pre-war
Le Zebre.Next was the 903 cc ,wich was available in two further ver-
sions; the CS was a sport version while the C$ was family car. The
side valve engine had splash lubrication and came with a three gear
box. The famous model of all was the CGS “Grand Sport” of 1924; this
featured a 1074 cc sv engine and four wheel brakes.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCTION 1921-1940
BODY STYLE Tulipe
ENGINE 1093 cm3
TRANSMISSION 3-speed manual
MX.SPEED 95 km/h
TIRES 710 x 90
11. FIAT BALILLA 508 - 1935
The 508 was a car introduced by FIAT in 1932. It effectively
Replaced the 509, although production of the earlier model
Had ceased back in 1929. It had a three-speed transmission
(increased to four in 1934) seated four and had a top speed
Of abaout 50 mph (80 km/h). It sold for 10800 lire. About 113
Thousand were produced, a large part of them in the factory
In Poland.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCTION 1932-1937
BODY STYLE Coupe
ENGINE straight -4 995 cc
TRANSMISSION 3-speed manual
LENGTH 3140 (123.6 in)
WIDTH 1400 mm (55.1 in)
HEIGHT 1530 mm (60.2 in)
CURB WEIGHT 685 kg (1510 lb)
13. AUSTIN HEALEY SPRITE MK I - 1960
The AUSTIN HEALEY SPRITE is a small open sports car that was
annoumced to the press in Montecarlo by the British Motor
Corporation (BMC) on 20 May 1958, just before that year´s Mo-
naco Grand Prix. The SPRITE was designed by the Donald Hl.
Motor Company, wich received a royalty payment from the
manufacturers BMC.The SPRITE was made at the MG sports
cars factory at Abingdon and it was inevitable that the success
of the design would spawn an MG version known as the
Midget.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCTION 1958-1961 48987 made
BODY STYLE 2-door roadster
ENGINE A-series 43 HP
WHEELBASE 2032 mm (80.0 in)
LENGHT 3480 mm (137.0i n)
WIDTH 1346 mm (53.0 in)
HEIGHT 47,25 in (1200 mm) with hood up
DESIGNER Donald Healey
15. MGB ROADSTER 1966
The roadster was the first of the MGB range to produced.The
body was a pure two seater but a small rear seat was a rare
option at one point. By making better use of space the MGB
was able to offer more passanger and luggage acommoda-
tion than the earlier MGA while being 3 inches (75 mm) shorter
overall.The suspension was also softer,giving a smoother ride
and the larger engine gave a slightly higher top speed.Wheel
diametrer dropped from 15 to 14 inches.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCTION 1962-1980 399070 made.
BODY STYLE 2-door roadster
ENGINE 1798 cc 1.8 l
WHEELBASE 2312 mm (91.0 in)
LENGHT 3886 mm (153.0 in)
WIDTH 1524 mm (60.0in)
HEIGHT 1219 mm (48.0in)
17. MGB GT – 1967 (CALIFORNIAN SPECIFICATIONS)
The fixed roof MGB GT was introduced in Oct. 1965.Production
continued until 1980,thougt expport to the US ceased in 1.974.
The MGB GT sported a ground-breaking greenhouse designed
by Pininfarina and launched the sporty hatchback style.
acceleration of the GT was lightly slower than that of the
Roadster due to its increased weight.top speed improved by
5mph (8 hm/h) to 105 mph (170 km/h) due to better aerodyna-
mics.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCTION 1965-1980 125282 un
BODY STYLE 2- door hatchback coupe
ENGINE 1798 cc 1.8 l
WHEELBASE 2312 mm (91.0 in)
LENGHT 3886 mm (153.0 in)
WIDTH 1524 mm (60.0in)
HEIGHT 1238 mm (48.7in)
19. TRIUMPH TR7 - 1976
The TRUMPH TR7 is a sports cars manufactured from sep-
tember 1974 to october 1981 by The Triumph Motor company
in the United Kingdom. It was initially produced at the Speke
Liverpool factory, moving to Canley,Coventry in 1978 and then
Finally to the Rover Solihull plant in 1980. The car was launched
in the United States in january 1975 with its UK home market
debut in May 1976.The uK laubch was delayed al least twice
because of high demand for the vehicle in the US.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCTION 1975-1981
BODY STYLE 2- door coupe
ENGINE 1998 cc (2.0)
TRANSMISSION 5–speed manual
WHEELBASE 85 in (2159.0 mm)
LENGHT 160 in (4064.0 mm)
WIDTH 62 in (1574,8 mm)
HEIGHT 2205 lb (1000,2kg)
DESIGNER Harris Mann
21. TRIUMPH TR4 - 1964
The TRIUMPH TR4 is a spots car built inthe U.K. by the Standard
Triumph Motor Company and introduced in 1961. Code name
“Zest” during developement , the car was based oh the chassis
and drivertrain of the previous TR sports cars , but with a modern
Michelotti styled body. 40253 cars were built during production
years. The TR4 proved very successful and continued the rugged
”hairy-chested “ image that the previous TRs had enjoyed.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCTION 1961-1965
BODY STYLE 2- door roadster
ENGINE 2138 cc
TRANSMISSION 4–speed manual
WHEELBASE 2238 mm (156.0 in)
LENGHT 3962 mm (156.0 in)
WIDTH 1461 mm (57.5in)
HEIGHT 1270 mm (50.0 in)
CURB WEIGHT 966 kg (2130 lb)
DESIGNER Giovanni Michelotti
23. SUNBEAM ALPINE SERIE V 1965
The SUNBEAM ALPINE is a sporty two-seat open car from
Rootes Group´s Sunbeam Car marque.The original was
launched in 1953. The final version had a new five bearing
1725 cc engine with twin Zenith-Stromberg semi-downdraugt
carburettors producing 93 bhp. There was no longer an auto-
matic transmission option 19122 were made.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCTION 1959-1968 69251 made
BODY STYLE 2- door roadster
ENGINE 1725 cc (1.7l)
TRANSMISSION 4–speed manual
WHEELBASE 86 in (2184mm)
LENGHT 155 in (3.937 mm)
WIDTH 61 in (1549 mm)
HEIGHT 51 in (1295 mm)
25. PORSCHE 911 S (CARRERA) - 1971
The original Porsche 911 was a sports car made by Porsche AG
of Stuttgart,Germany. The famous distintive,and durable design
was introduced in autumm 1963 and built through 1989.It was suc-
ceded by a modified version , internally referred tom as Porsche
964 but still sold as Porsche 911,as are current models. In 1966 Porsche
introduced the more powerful 911s ,the engine´s power raised to
180 PS.Alloy wheels from Fuchs in a distinctive 5 left design, where
offered for the firts time. For motorsport the engine was developed
to 210 PS.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCTION 1964-1989
BODY STYLE 2 door Targa top
ENGINE 2.2 L 180 Ps
TRANSMISSION manual 5-speed
WHEELBASE 2211 (87.0)
LENGHT 4290mm (168.9 in)
WIDTH 1700 mm (66.9 in)
HEIGHT 1310 mm (51.6 in)
DESIGNER Ferdinand A.Porsche
27. PORSCHE 912 - 1967
The PORSCHE 912 is a sports cars that was manufactured
by PORSCHE of Germany between 1965 and 1969 as their en-
Try –level model. The 912 vis a nimble-handling compact per-
Formance four-seat vehicle delivering 90 SAE horsepower at
5800 rpm is capable of up to 7.8 L/100 km/h fuel economy.The
Type 912 initiallly outsold the 911 ,boosting the manufacturer´s
Total production until success of 911 was assured.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCTION 1965 - 1969
BODY STYLE Coupe
ENGINE 1582 cc flat 4
TRANSMISSION manual 5-speed
WHEELBASE 2255 mm (88.8 in)
LENGHT 4135 mm (162 .8 in)
WIDTH 1600 mm (63 in)
HEIGHT 1320 mm (52 in)
CURB WEIGHT 965 kg (2130 lb)
29. BMW SERIES 635 CSI E 24 1979
The BMW E24 series was the first BMW 6 Series Coupe,
producet by the German automaker BMW between 1976
and 19989 model years. The 6 Series name reappered with
the BMW E63 chassis beginning in the 2004 model year. The
E24 borrowed heavily from contemporary 5.Series cars
(E12,later E28)
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCTION 1976-1989
BODY STYLE 2-door Coupe
ENGINE 3.5 L six-cylinder petrol
TRANSMISSION manual 5-speed
WHEELBASE 2626 mm (103.4in)
4755 mm (193.8 in)
WIDTH 1725 mm (67.9 in)
HEIGHT 1365 mm (53.7 in)
CURB WEIGHT 1450 Kg (3200 lb)
DESIGNER Paul Bracq
31. ALFA ROMEO 1900 TI -
The ALFA ROMEO 1900 TI is a sports car desined by Orazio Satta
for the Alfa Romeo company in 1950. It was Alfa Romeo´s first car
built entirely on a production line. It was Alfa´s firts production car
without a separate chassis and the firts Alfa offered with left hand
drive- The car was introduced the firts time in 1950 at the Paris Motor
Show.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCTION 1950-1959
BODY STYLE Sprint - coupe
ENGINE 2.0 L DOHC
TRANSMISSION 5 –speed manual
WHEELBASE 2500 mm (103.5 in)
LENGHT 4400 mm (173.2 in)
WIDTH 1600 mm (63.0 in)
HEIGHT 1490 mm (58.7 in)
CURB WEIGHT 1100 kg ( 2.400 lb)
RELATED Alfa Disco Volante/Alfa Matta
33. SEAT 124 -1600 SPORT COUPE - 1972
The SEAT 124 SPORT is a 2-.door Coupe car built by the spanish
Manufacturer SEAT between 1970 and 1975 having sold 23611 un.
When production ceased. The car was presented for the firts
Time at the 1970 Barcelona Motor Show ,under license from Fiat.
Its motorization consisted of double camshaft (biarbol) engines
With a displacement of either 1608 cc. Both engine variants were
Associated to a 5-speed gearbox, a transmission introduced for
The first time in a model of the Spanish market.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCTION 1970-1975
BODY STYLE 2 door Coupe
ENGINE 1608 cc
TRANSMISSION 5 –speed manual
WHEELBASE 242 cm (95.3 in)
LENGHT 412.3 cm (162.3 in)
WIDTH 167 cm (65.7 in)
HEIGHT 134 cm (52.8 in)
RELATED Fiat 124 Coupe
35. RENAULT 5 GT TURBO - 1986
A “hot hatch” version the GT TURBO was introduced in 1985.It
used modified four cylinder , eight-valve Cleon 1.397 cc engine,
a push rod unit dating back to the 1962 original (in 1108 cc Form)
It was turbocharged with an air-cooled Garrett T” turbocharger.
weighing a mere 850 Kg and producing 115 Ps, the GT TURBO had
an excellent power-to-weight ratio,permitting it to accelerate from
stanstill to 97 km/h in 7.5 seconds. The same engine was used,with
similar issues , in the Renault 9 and 11 Turbos.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCTION 1985-1996
BODY STYLE 3 door hatchback
ENGINE 1.4 L turbo
TRANSMISSION 5 –speed manual
WHEELBASE 2407 mm (94,8 in)
LENGHT 3591 mm (141.4 in)
WIDTH 1584 mm (62.4 in)
HEIGHT 1387 mm (54.6 in)
KERB WEIGHT 850 Kg.
37. HYUNDAI COUPE – TIBURON -1997
TIBURON first began production in late 1996.It was available
in a few foreign markets with engine chices of either 1.6L or
1.8 L. The 2.0 was rated at 140 HP (104 KW at the crankshaft (the
car´s manual).The 2.0L produces 0-60 mph time of 8.3 with ¼
mile time of 16 seconds. The magazine´s described the car as
“the best combination of comfort/grip and sport feeling,at this
vehicle´s class”
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCTION 1996-2001
BODY STYLE 2 door
ENGINE 2.0 L DOHC (140 HP)
TRANSMISSION 5 –speed manual
WHEELBASE 97.4 in (2474 mm)
LENGHT 170.8 in (4338 mm)
WIDTH 68.1 in (1730 mm)
HEIGHT 51.7 in (1313cmm)
RELATED Hyundai E-Lantra
39. MAZDA MX 5 – MIATA 1999
The MX-5 ,released as the MX-5 Miata in North America,
and the Roadster in Japan, is a lightweight two-seater
Manufactured by Mazda in Hiroshima, Japan, the model
debuted in 1989 at The Chicago Auto Show.
The second generation MX-5 was launched in 1998.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCTION 1998-2005
BODY STYLE 2- door convertible
PLATAFORM
ENGINE Maxda NB 1,6 L (98 cu in)
TRANSMISSION 5 –speed manual
WHEELBASE 89,2 in(2.270 mmm)
1553 in (3,940mm)
WIDTH 66.0 in (1680mm)
HEIGHT 48,4 in (1230mm)
CURB WEIGHT 1065 kg (2350 lb)
41. MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION V 1999
The MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION, also know as the EVO, is a
High-performance car manufactured by Mitsubishi Motors that is
Based on the Lancer. There have been official versions to date,and
The desination of each model is most commoly a roman numeral.
All use two litre,turbocharged engines and all wheel drive systems.
In the EVO V the turbocharger was again improved. Power officialy
Stayed the same 280 PS (206KW) trough some claim horsepower was
Actually somewhat higher.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCTION 1998-1999
BODY STYLE 4 door
ENGINE 2.0 l turbo
TRANSMISSION 5-speed manual
WHEELBASE 2510 mm (98.8 in)
LENGTH 4350 mm (171.3 in)
WIDTH 1770 mm (69.7 in)
HEIGHT 1415 mm (55.3-55.7 in)
CURB WEIGHT 1360 kg
43. HONDA CIVIC TYPE R - 2008
The Honda Civic Type R is the highest perfomanve version
Of the Honda civic made by H.M.Company of Japan. It fea-
Tures a lightened and stiffened body, specially tuned engine
And upgraded brakes and chassis. Red is also used in the in-
Terior to give it a special sporting distinction and to separate
It from other models-.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCTION 2007-2010
BODY STYLE 3-door hatchback
ENGINE 2.0L K20Z 14
TRANSMISSION 6-speed manual
WHEELBASE 4264 7 mm (167,9 in)
103 in
WIDTH 1785.6 mm (70.3 in)
HEIGHT 1445.3mm( 56,9 in)
CURB WEIGHT 1345 Kg (2970 lb)
45. SUZUKI – SJ 10 (LJ50) - 1977
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCTION 1975-1980
BODY STYLE compact SUV 2 door
ENGINE 359 cc (0.4 l)
TRANSMISSION 4 –speed manual
WEIGHT 635 KG (1400 lb)
PREDECESSOR HopeStar ON 360
The LJ 50 engine was firts introduced in September 1975
for export only, with 33 hp. For the home market , it firts
appeared in june 1976 as the Jimny 55. The 635 kg (1400 lb)
vehicle could now hit 60 mph (97 km/h) ,and the spare
tire was relocated outside the rear dorr, allowing for
for a foourth seat. The SJ10 Jimny used LJ 50 in most
exports markets.
47. LADA NIVA – 4x4 - 1993
The LADA NIVA or VAZ-2121 in the Russian word for “crop
field” is an off road vehicle produced by the Russian (formetr
Soviet)manufacturer AVTOVAZ. It was also marketed LADA
SPORT, and onthe most markets as the LADA 4x4.It was one of
the firts mass production off.road vehicles to feaature a
unibody architecture independent front suspension and coil
suspension, and is a predecessor to current crossover SUVs
wich nearly all follow this format.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCTION 1977- present
BODY STYLE 3 door SUV
ENGINE 1.7 l4 (petrol)
TRANSMISSION 5 –speed manual
WHEELBASE 2200 mm (86.6 in)
LENGHT 3740 mm (147.2 in)
WIDTH 1680 mm (66.1 in)
HEIGHT 1640 mm(64.6 in)
49. THE MODELS CARS COLLECTION
In my studio i have a collection of models cars
scale 1/43, of approximately 1000 units. Most
models are the Ferrari brand,cars that
particeped in the 24 Hours Le Mans and
commercial vehicles,as well as classic cars.
Also i have approximately 50 models scale 1/18.
Some models of great memories as the SPICE
driven by FERMIN VELEZ conquered the Sport
Prototypes World Championship 1986, an the
PORCHES driven by MICHEL LIGONNET, in the 24
Hours Le Mans. Driver´s sponsored by our
company.
Trophies of races, as well as memories of the
years of my life linked to motorsport and
automotive industry.