Century Dragon Diecast Model Limited is a highly respected, premium model car manufacturer originally founded in Hong Kong in 2003. They are globally renowned for producing high-precision, heavy-weight replicas using a mix of zinc die-cast metal, alloy, and premium resin.

The brand holds a unique historical significance in the collector world because of its origin and focus.

The company’s formation is deeply intertwined with the Hong Kong Red Flag Club, an organization dedicated to preserving historical Chinese luxury cars. Century Dragon became the definitive "Original Factory" contractor for Chinese state automakers like First Automotive Works (FAW). They are the unmatched masters of replicating historic Hongqi (Red Flag) state limousines, Jiefang military/commercial trucks, and Changjiang motorcycles.

The 1/43 scale is their sweet spot for historical accuracy. Models like the Hongqi CA770 are praised for hyper-realistic details. These include miniature real-fabric flags on the fenders, microscopic dash instrumentation, and accurate chassis casting.

Century Dragon operates in limited production batches, meaning they do not leave molds in production forever. Because many of their iconic Hongqi and Land Rover castings are now discontinued, their older inventory commands high prices as rare, appreciating investments on secondary collector platforms like eBay and specialized diecast forums.