This model car kit is an excellent choice for first-time builders, as there are only 24 pieces, and there’s no glue or paint required to finish the job. All of the Lamborghini’s die-cast metal ...

This model car kit is an excellent choice for first-time builders, as there are only 24 pieces, and there’s no glue or paint required to finish the job. All of the Lamborghini’s die-cast metal ...

This was my very first 1:25-scale plastic model kit—ever. The year was 1972, I was eight years old and Mom wasn't convinced I was ready for stinky (and toxic) model cement just yet.

Some companies started selling large scale die-cast cars pre-assembled, made of metal and factory produced. These are highly collectible in mint condition in their original boxes.

Considering the 24.5 x 11.4 x 10.5 mm (LxWxH) size of the scale model, this is no small feat.

But as you might have already guessed, this scale model is anything but cheap. Currently out of stock almost everywhere (I'm assuming Blitzway made only a few of them), the Ecto-1 was unveiled ...