Highly successful 1:64 Motor World introduces its third release and continues to shine the spot light on International Car Models

As motor vehicles become increasingly vital to everyday life, the automotive industry has grown to be one of the most important economic sectors and viable enterprises in existence. This revenue is one that proves to be essential to the well being of the respective manufacturing countries. These countries that produce the cars that we internationally adore are the focus of GreenLight Collectible’s highly successful series 1:64 Motor World.

GreenLight’s greatness has hit pandemic proportions as its reaches every corner of the globe. To continue to move forward with this conquering reputation GreenLight created the third release of 1:64 Motor World representing global manufacturers as well as appealing to international and domestic die cast collectors. The 1:64 Motor World Series is also the most economical line offered by GreenLight with a MSRP of $2.99.

1:64 Motor World Series 3 is sectioned into three different sub-series- Classics, American, and Speed. Those cars that are placed into the “Classic” sub-set are distinguished vehicles, well-known for their appearance and performance. The “America” collection contains manufacturers indigenous to the home of the brave and “Speed” sub-series include those vehicles that could rip the road apart.

1:64th Motor World Series 3 includes the following twelve vehicles:

* Classics – 1958 Porsche 356A Carrera Speedster – Blue
* Classics – Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – Red and White (Firestone)
* Classics – Mini Cooper – Red with Black Stripes and Top
* Classics – Volkswagen Samba Bus - Yellow with White Top
* Classics – Volkswagen Samba Bus - Beige with Olive Green Top
* Classics – Volkswagen Samba Bus - Teal with White Top
* American – 1955 Chevy Bel-Air – Black with Grey Top and Silver Trim
* American – 1956 Ford F-100 - Black
* American – 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 S/C - Blue
* American – 1999 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am - Black
* Speed – 2003 Dodge Viper SRT/10 - Yellow
* Speed – Jaguar E-Type – Midnight Navy

All twelve cars from Series 3 will be available at Toys ‘R’ Us and Gordmans throughout the United States and through GreenLight Hobby Distributors/Wholesalers and Online Dealers around the world beginning in September 2010.

1:64 Motor World die-cast model cars feature 100% authentic metal bodies, plastic chassis, authentic detailed wheels and are officially licensed by the respective automobile companies. As with GreenLight Collectibles offerings, the “Green Machine” chase car program carries over into the Motor World line with 2% of the production run manufactured in alternate schemes to provide the marketplace with the rare vehicles the collector craves.

GreenLight® Collectibles are officially licensed by General Motors, Ford Motor Company, Chrysler Group LLC, Carroll Shelby Licensing, Barrett-Jackson Auction Company, Grand-Am Road Racing Association, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and Bridgestone Americas. Motor World items are produced in collaboration with HIGH SPEED Metal & Plastic Products Mfg. Co., Ltd. who furnishes Jaguar Cars Limited, Lamborghini Artimarca S.p.A., Porsche AG, Land Rover, Daimler AG, BMW AG and Volkswagen AG licenses.

The fourth series of 1:64 Hot Pursuit will be available at Target Stores.

Indianapolis, IN (July 6, 2010) GreenLight’s newest release of 1:64 Hot Pursuit is a double debut, with Series Four making its way to the public as well as the re-introduction of Target to the list of GreenLight Mass Market Outlets. This 1:64 Hot Pursuit line has kicked opened the doors of a business relationship, creating yet another channel that the collectors can use to fuel their GreenLight demand.

1:64 Hot Pursuit was chosen to jump start GreenLight’s representation at Target from its ability to transcend so many different categories of collecting. Hot Pursuit illustrates American Pride, power, stability and the personal memories made by the collectors themselves. Accompanying these intriguing factors, Hot Pursuit performs as a major seller and from the success of past series; this is a trend that will remain strong and proud.

The cars chosen for 1:64 Hot Pursuit Series 4 were handpicked for success, including larger police departments that will ensure a substantial base of invested interest as well as a diverse representation of the nation. These cars are a force to be reckoned with, and the only warning you get is these Hot Items will not last long!

This six car series includes:

-1:64 1991 Ford Mustang Wisconsin State Patrol

-1:64 2008 Dodge Charger Florida Highway Patrol

-1:64 2008 Dodge Charger Iowa State Patrol

-1:64 2008 Crown Victoria (White) Indiana State Police

-1:64 2008 Crown Victoria Virginia State Police

-1:64 2009 Dodge Challenger Broward County, Florida Sherriff

These die-cast replicas feature opening hoods, detailed engines, real rubber tires, metal body and chassis, detailed graphics, custom license plates and are officially licensed by the respective automobile companies. Quantities are limited to 7500 units of each car and will be available at Target stores and the hobby market mid-July 2010.

Fully restored and wearing its famous Reims livery, the 1965 Shelby Daytona Cobra Coupe CSX2601, frequently referred to as “American Racing's Crown Jewel”, sold for a record-breaking $7.25 million at Mecum's inaugural Monterey, California Auction on August 15, 2009. A car with this amount of notoriety is very much deserving of recognition and GreenLight has decided to do just that with its production of a 1:18 scale replica to tribute this incredible chart-busting auction accomplishment and legendary piece of racing history.

This Shelby Daytona Cobra was one of six cars built by Carroll Shelby to compete against the dominant Ferraris in the F.I.A. (Federation Internationale de l’Automobile) World Manufacturers Championship for GT race class in 1965. The coupe body was an experimental design and was built on an existing Cobra chassis; these modifications increased the top speed by 25 MPH, allowing for the Cobra to keep pace with the highly regarded Ferraris. After the car won its first race, five more coupes were built including the CSX2601.

After competing at many racing events, CSX2601 made its history when it seized the 1965 World Manufacturers Championship for the United States. Steering the U.S. into that victory was legendary driver Bob Bondurant. “I always wanted to race in Europe against the world’s best drivers. Winning that World Championship was the crowning achievement of my career,” shared Bondurant.

Join GreenLight and celebrate one of the proudest moments in U.S. race history with this official licensed 1:18 scale special edition. The 1965 Shelby Daytona Cobra Coupe CSX2601 represents a competitive spirit and victory against all odds. GreenLight’s model will have a limited production run of 1,900 pieces and a MSRP $39.99.