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It’s a chance to connect with the vehicles you admire, capture a moment in motorsport history, and enjoy the fun of collecting without needing a big garage or budget.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThis spring, Shell is bringing the thrill of motorsport to life with a brand-new collection of eight Bluetooth® remote control model cars. Each week, a new model from the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.shell.com.au/motorists/promotions-and-offers/modelcars.html\"\u003E2025 Shell Motorsport Collection\u003C/a\u003E will be released exclusively at Shell OTR and Shell Reddy Express stores from 1 October to 2 December.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHighlights include the return of the ever-popular Shell V-Power Racing Team Mustang – unique to Australia’s collection. Each car is diecast 1:41 scale and can be controlled via the Shell Racing App (available from the \u003Ca href=\"https://apps.apple.com/us/app/shell-racing/id1458482004\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EApp Store\u003C/a\u003E or \u003Ca href=\"https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nl.brandbase.shellsupercars&hl=en_AU\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGoogle Play\u003C/a\u003E), turning your smartphone into a remote control (battery sold separately, device not included).\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHow to collect: \u003C/b\u003ESimply spend $20 on eligible Shell fuel or in-store products in one transaction, and you can purchase a model car for $18. T&Cs and exclusions apply. Visit \u003Ca href=\"https://www.shell.com.au/motorists/promotions-and-offers/modelcars.html\"\u003Eshell.com.au/modelcars\u003C/a\u003E for more details.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhether you’re adding to a display or starting from scratch, the Shell Motorsport Collection is a simple way to bring motorsport into everyday life – sharing the fun with kids, sparking nostalgia or celebrating your favourite teams and liveries. Beyond the Shell Motorsport collection, here are a few basics to help you choose well and care for your models.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat makes a collectible?\u003Cbr\u003E\n\u003C/strong\u003E Model cars have been around for more than a century, but they really took off in the 1950s with the arrival of Matchbox, and later Hot Wheels in the 1960s. Today, collecting is a global phenomenon, with the diecast scale model market \u003Ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/09/11/2944602/0/en/The-Global-Market-for-Automotive-Diecast-Scale-Models-Forecast-to-2030-Nostalgia-Driving-Demand-for-Classic-Car-Replicas-Market-to-Reach-7-Billion.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Evalued\u003C/a\u003E at nearly USD 5 billion in 2023 and forecast to grow by more than 5% annually through to 2030.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAt a model-by-model level, value is shaped by a handful of essentials: rarity, condition, the manufacturer or links to a famous team or driver. Larger scales often attract higher prices, and limited-edition runs are particularly sought after. But for everyday collectors, the best choice is simple: pick the models that mean something to you.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECaring for your collection\u003Cbr\u003E\n \u003C/strong\u003EA little care helps model cars last the distance. 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