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American Muscle Ertl diecast cars capture 1:18 scale detail on some of the most collectible muscle cars ever built, from Camaros and Chargers to GTOs. Introduced by Ertl in the early 1990s, the American Muscle name became a fixture for baby-boomer collectors and has stayed in continuous production ever since, now produced under Round 2.

About American Muscle - Ertl

Ertl launched its American Muscle diecast line in the early 1990s, producing 1:18 scale replicas that quickly built a dedicated following among collectors who grew up with the real cars. Racing Champions acquired Ertl in 1999, rebranding the combined operation Racing Champions Ertl, and by 2000 had expanded American Muscle into a highly detailed 1:64 scale line with opening hoods and trunks.

Racing Champions Ertl's successor, RC2, was acquired by Tomy in 2011, and Round 2 obtained the rights to produce and market the Racing Champions and Ertl American Muscle brands in 2015. Round 2 continues to produce American Muscle models today alongside its other classic diecast lines.

What Makes American Muscle Collectible

American Muscle's collectibility comes from three decades of continuous production of genuine muscle-car subjects — Camaros, Chargers, Firebirds, and GTOs among them — built with die-cast metal construction, opening features, and factory-accurate paint codes. Long-running collectors value the brand for tracking real production history through multiple ownership eras without losing its core focus on American performance cars.

Frequently Asked Questions

What scale is American Muscle Ertl diecast?
American Muscle is most associated with 1:18 scale, though Ertl also produced highly detailed 1:64 scale releases under the same name starting in 2000.

Who makes American Muscle diecast today?
American Muscle is produced by Round 2 LLC, which obtained the rights to the Ertl American Muscle and Racing Champions brands in 2015.

How long has American Muscle been in production?
The line dates back to the early 1990s under Ertl, making it one of the longest continuously produced muscle car diecast lines.

Does American Muscle only make Chevy and Dodge cars?
No. The catalog spans multiple American manufacturers, including Chevrolet, Pontiac, Dodge, and Oldsmobile muscle cars and trucks.

Are American Muscle models good for long-time collectors?
Yes — many collectors specifically seek out American Muscle for its decades-long history and consistent focus on genuine muscle-car subjects across ownership changes.

Shop Historic Aviation's American Muscle Ertl lineup for decades of genuine 1:18 muscle car history in diecast.

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