LIVE: Amalgam Collection will create a detailed 1:8-scale model of your car

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The model car makers at Amalgam Collection will re-create your ride in 1:8 scale.

WORDS : Jordan Aquistapace

For those of us who cultivated a love for all things automotive from childhood, a die-cast model may have provided the first opportunity to experience the sense of ownership (and pride) that comes with acquiring one’s dream car.

With age, of course, the love for collecting model cars only continues, demanding a higher level of authenticity, quality, and personalization. The talented designers at Amalgam Collection pride themselves on offering a truly bespoke service for car owners, creating custom 1:8-scale model cars (about 24 inches long) that replicate every visual aspect of their specific configurations.

The process begins with a consultation with a member of the Amalgam sales team, who requests vehicle information that includes full specifications, renderings, and photographs of the desired car. With an agreement on a price quote, and a 50 percent deposit, Amalgam begins the meticulous 35-week process of replicating a customer’s vehicle as a 1:8-scale model. Down to the smallest detail, Amalgam incorporates factory paint finishes, interior color options, license plates, and wheels to ensure that

••• Each Amalgam Collection bespoke model is crafted from 3D scans performed by their own team of experts. No detail is overlooked. every visual aspect is perfect to your build. They’ll even go so far as to re-create dents, scratches, and other blemishes if you so desire.

Upon completion of the model, a portfolio of high-resolution images is sent for owner review and approval before carefully preparing the showpiece for shipping. This unique service from Amalgam Collection results in a one-of-a-kind way to show o your supercar or hypercar in any home or o ce — and it’s a nostalgic reminder of where so many of us first developed our passion for the automotive world.

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••• Equipped with a Mercury 300R V8 racing engine, the Brabus Shadow 300 Edition reaches a top speed of more than 50 knots.

OPEN WATER

Automobile and marine worlds collide at Brabus GmbH.

WORDS : Ed Jones

German company Brabus GmbH is known around the world for its tuning expertise that dates back to the 1970s. Since the company’s inception, Brabus has broadened its horizons in many ways, o ering aftermarket components for other brands and even mastering oceanic vehicles through Brabus Marine.

Recently, Brabus Marine revealed two fantastic new o erings that allow captains to experience the brand’s engineering prowess on the open seas. These models include the Shadow 900 Deep Blue Signature Edition and Shadow 300 Edition One.

The Shadow 900 Deep Blue Signature Edition is the choice for those looking to cut across the water as if driving a supercar on an open road. Powered by twin Mercury Marine 450R 4.6-liter V8 racing engines that provide a total of 900 horsepower, this 38-foot vessel taps an impressive top speed of 60 knots. Like Brabus Marine’s other o ering, the Shadow 900 Deep Blue Signature Edition can be customized and has plenty of options to choose from, such as an improved lounge area for the relaxing days on the water.

Brabus Marine’s second recent unveiling is the new Shadow 300 Edition One. At 25-feet in length, this boat may be smaller than the 900, but it most certainly does not lack in style, power, or features. For power, the Shadow 300 Edition One relies on a Mercury 300R V8 racing engine packing 300 horsepower. While that may be a third of the power of the Shadow 900 Deep Blue Signature Edition, it still clocks a top speed that exceeds 50 knots.

These two new releases from Brabus Marine are a prime example that worlds of land and sea complement each other beautifully. Both automobiles and boats rely on performance, design, and notable features to stand out and to provide their passengers with memorable experiences. With Brabus and its decades of experience with luxury automobiles, it only makes sense that the company’s foray into the marine world results in sleek creations such as these.

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