Diecast Collector Magazine

03 February, 2026

Spitfires, squad cars and screen stars: Diecast Collector races away from the January blues! The March 2026 Diecast Collector lands with a bang, led by the everyday saloon that was transformed into a British Touring Car Championship contender. This month also sees the discussion about the significance of Corgi’s first 1:72 scale Spitfire model. Other highlights include… BORN IN ITALY Francisco Mota looks at the surprise of finding many models in Momo’s livery. THE SWEENEY’S FINEST For this month’s Little and Large, Steve Coles turns detective and investigates a couple of likely suspects. THE RENOVATION GAME In the second part of this series, Ian McDermott looks at choosing a project to restore. DRIVEN TO COLLECT Matt Palmer’s meticulously cared for Lesney collection showcases decades of passion, expert storage, and genuine knowledge. PRICE GUIDE Auction results from around the country.