Liberty Classics to Release Its 1/6-Scale Replica of the Fabled Plymouth Hemi Cuda Engine on Sept. 15

The Cuda Is Latest in Liberty's Line of 1/6-Scale Replica Engines, Adds to Diverse Selection of Replica Vehicles, Airplanes and Engines

LIBERTYVILLE, Ill., Aug. 16, 2006 - Liberty Classics, Inc., a maker of die cast collectibles, today announced that on Sept. 15 it will begin selling a 1/6-scale replica of the Plymouth Hemi Cuda engine found in the quintessential and now sought-after Chrysler muscle cars produced in 1970 and 1971.

The Liberty Classics team, which has over 75 years of experience in the die cast collectible market, specializes in creating detail-rich replicas that appear authentic to the most ardent and discriminating collectors.

For instance, Liberty's new Plymouth Hemi Cuda engine will contain a starter-motor gear, which enables the flywheel gear to turn the fan, fan pulleys, alternator, and the power-steering pump. The engine will be equipped with a new shaker hood, which can be removed to reveal the highly detailed, carefully built carburetors. The intricate fuel system will include fuel lines, filters and a fuel pump. The Hemi Cuda will also feature realistic intake manifold/exhaust manifold breather pipes, along with other crafted-to-scale plumbing systems.

"We're proud to add the Hemi Cuda to our growing product line," said Dan Laurence, vice president of Liberty Classics, Inc. "We put a lot of time and energy into getting every detail just right on all of our replicas, and the Hemi Cuda is certainly no exception. We believe that the finished product is a perfect replica of one of the most impressive engines to ever go under the hood of a car."

Liberty's complete product line of replicas includes vintage hot rods, engines and classic cars and trucks, as well as semi-trucks.

Laurence added that Liberty Classics also builds custom-imprint vehicles for individuals, companies and organizations, and the company regularly adds to its product line.

The Hemi Cuda will retail at $34.95. Liberty's other replica engines are priced from $34.95 to $50. For example, the newly released Chevy Big Block sells for $34.95, while the plated small engine costs $50. For more information, visit http://www.libertyclassics.com/.

About Liberty Classics
Liberty Classics was founded in 1991 by Jack Stoneman, a veteran of the die cast collectible industry, and his sons, Eric and Paul. The company's goal is to produce the highest-quality die cast replicas available on the market. To date, Liberty has developed and introduced over 85 unique products. Its first product line was vintage police vehicles, followed by a line of hot rods and the Power Plant series of engines.