RC2 are about to release two new 1/18th scale James Bond cars. MI6 has the details on the Mustang Mach 1 and Chevrolet Corvette..

RC2 Mach 1 & Corvette
11th August 2005

Two American muscle cars that featured heavily in Diamonds are Forever and A View to A Kill have been released by RC2 as part of its Joyride entertainment range of Bond movie cars in 1/18th scale.

Tiffany's Mustang Mach 1
The main chase sequence in Diamonds are Forever required Bond to drive the heroine's 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1, the ultimate muscle car of the decade.

In Las Vegas, Bond is pursued through the neon-lit streets by the police in a spectacular stunt-laden chase, which leaves numerous cars destroyed. The highlight is 007's escape through an alleyway only half the width of the car. Bond tilts the Mustang on to its side and drives it on two wheels through the impossibly narrow space. The Mustang features an opening bonnet with engine details and opening doors and detailed interior.


Above: The Mustang Mach 1

Chevrolet Corvette
James Bond movies are known for their fast women and even faster cars. In A View To A Kill, Bond and the lovely KGB agent Pola Ivanola travel together to San Francisco in a silver Chevrolet Corvette. Although the vehicle featured none of the usual gadgetry, it still gave Corvette enthusiasts a view to a "thrill!"

Like the Mustang the Corvette features opening bonnet with engine details, and opening doors with detailed interior.


Above: The Chevrolet Corvette

The cars come packaged in special boxes, covered in artwork which features the 007 logo plus the name of the film in which the car appears. Both vehicles come complete with an exclusive and collectable Q-Card CD Rom, which includes screen savers, wallpapers, vehicle specifications and 3D visuals of the car.

Other Models
Joyride Entertainment (part of the RC2 group) secured the James Bond license in 2004 and plan to release twelve cars over the two years. The range will visit a mixture of famous cars from the 20 film canon. The models are expected to retail between £29.99 and £34.99 in the UK, and $39.99 in the USA (prices may vary). Updated release dates are estimates and are subject to change. RC2 had a proposed Bond 21 car for a 2005, but due to the film being moved to 2006 its unclear what will happen. Expect a further six cars to be announced in the near future.