Diecasting as a manufacturing process has been around for almost 200 years. It a production method of pouring molten metal into a mould.
Plastic can be cast in a similar way and is called injection moulding. It results in very accurate production and is why it is very popular for use with scale model toys.
Diecast toys have been around for more than a century, emerging from brands such as Solido and Dinky Toys. It wasn’t until after the Second World War that the big names we know such as Matchbox and Corgi graced the world with their quality, accurate models of common vehicles.
Today, there are so many diecast model cars out there and we wanted to share a few of our favourites.
Jump to:
1. Film cars
2. Modern cars
3. Classic cars
4. Racing cars
Best diecast model cars from films and TV:
Jada Fast & Furious Ford Escort Mk1 RS2000
Price: RRP £23.14 | VIEW OFFER
1:24 scale; the best version of the best Ford Escort.
Jada Fast & Furious Plymouth GTX
Price: RRP £24.63 | VIEW OFFER
1:24 scale; the ice cool Plymouth GTX made even cooler.
Jada Fast & Furious Ice Charger
Price: RRP £29.99 | VIEW OFFER
1:24 scale; we had to get the Fast & Furious stuff down first.
Corgi Mr Bean’s Do-It-Yourself
Price: RRP £27.99 | VIEW OFFER
1:36 scale; don’t try this at home, proper rubber tyres.
Greenlight Ford Falcon XB Mad Max Police Interceptor
Price: RRP £103.99 | VIEW OFFER
1:18 scale; so much cooler than the American police interceptors.
Greenlight 1974 Dodge Monaco Bluesmobile
Price: RRP £14.40 | VIEW OFFER
1:43 scale; if anyone asks, you’re on a mission from God.
Best modern diecast models:
Solido Alpine A110 S
Price: RRP £49.99 | VIEW OFFER
1:24 scale; working steering, opening doors, correct colour.
Motor Max Chevrolet Corvette C8
Price: RRP £19.99 | VIEW OFFER
1:24 scale; the new mid-engined C8 Corvette looks brilliant.
AutoArt Aston Martin Vantage
Price: RRP £145 | VIEW OFFER
1:18 scale; exquisite attention to detail from AutoArt, RHD, carpeted, opening bonnet, boot, and doors.
Burago Ferrari Monza SP1
Price: RRP £44.38 | VIEW OFFER
1:18 scale; the coolest modern Ferrari for your shelf. Opening bonnet, boot, and doors.
Burago Lamborghini Sian
Price: RRP £50.99 | VIEW OFFER
1:24 scale; classic outrageous Lambo with hybrid technology.
Best classic diecast model cars:
ACME Shelby Cobra 427 S/C 1965
Price: RRP £99.99 | VIEW OFFER
1:18 scale; Carroll Shelby’s greatest work in miniature.
Schuco Porsche 911 S With Ski Rack
Price: RRP £57.99 | VIEW OFFER
1:43 scale; the original sports utility vehicle.
Burago Jaguar MkII 1959
Price: RRP £39.99 | VIEW OFFER
1:18 scale; because everyone else has a model of an E-Type.
Burago Ferrari F40
Price: RRP £27.99 | VIEW OFFER
1:24 scale; the greatest supercar.
Solido Peugeot 205 GTI
Price: RRP £46.99 | VIEW OFFER
1:18 scale; the greatest hot hatchback.
Solido Mercedes Benz 190 Evo II 1990
Price: RRP £49.99 | VIEW OFFER
1:18 scale; the original M3’s chief rival.
Best diecast model racers:
Look Smart Ferrari 250P #21 24H of Le Mans 1963
Price: RRP £158.20 | VIEW OFFER
1:18 scale; better quality than the full-size car, real rubber tyres.
Sun Star Subaru Impreza 555 Colin/Derek Rallye De Catalonia 1996
Price: RRP £120.99 | VIEW OFFER
1:18 scale; one of the best car-driver combos ever.
Spark Mazda 787B #55 Volker Weidler, Johnny Herbert, Bertrand Gachot, Winner 24H of Le Mans 1991
Price: RRP £144 | VIEW OFFER
1:18 scale; iconic screaming rotary Le Mans racer, real rubber tyres.
Maisto Renault Alpine A110 1600 S #18 Andruet/Biche Monte Carlo Rally 1973
Price: RRP £47.99 | VIEW OFFER
1:18 scale; if you don’t like the modern A110 for some reason.
Spark Mini Cooper S #105 Aaltonen/Ambrose Monte Carlo Rally 1964
Price: RRP £69.99 | VIEW OFFER
1:43 scale; everyone has Paddy Hopkirk’s car, be different and have the Mini that came seventh.
