December 2002 - A Monthly Toy Car Webzine Featuring 1:64 Scale Diecast - Volume V, Number 12


Editor: Doug Breithaupt
Contributing Writers:
Brian Willoughby, David Cook, Dave Weber, Remco Natrop, Deanesh David Nair,
Ivan Delgado, Wood Smythe, Steve Shaw, Raed Ammari, Tim Phelps, Jeff Koch, Arian Smits, Henk Hendricks, John Kendall, Kimmo Sahakangas, James Price, Raymond McKee,
Steve Masson

Welcome to Tales of Toy Cars, a monthly publication. This publication is edited by Doug Breithaupt, who's toy car collection (visit the Toy Room) is featured on the minicars.htm portion of this site (additions to the collection since 2000 are featured in 'Expanding the Collection' in each issue. The purpose of this effort is to create a forum to share a common interest in toy cars, with special attention to 1:64 scale). Back issues are also availble for review from the bottom of this page. We have a link to our new Forum partner. If you are wondering what's missing from the collection, visit the 'Seeking' list. A list of toy cars for sale or trade is on the Sale/Trade page. You can visit our newest Sponsor. Comments and contributions from readers are welcome via e-mail.


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In the December 2002 Issue
Feature
1919 Ford Model T by Efsi by Doug Breithaupt

Toy Cars at the Races
BRM Formula One Cars in Small Scale by David Cook

Rally Cars - Then and Now by Doug Breithaupt
Toy Car Trends
What is it about Hot Wheels and GM cars from 1965? by Doug Breithaupt

Toy Box Treasures
The Return of Summer by Steve Masson

S T R E T C H E D - Little Limos by Doug Breithaupt
US Cars of the 50s in Miniature 1953-1954 by Dave Weber
Editorials, Letters, Books and Toy Cars for Sale or Trade
Off-The-Shelf - Is the bad economy good for toy cars?
The Collectors Bookshelf by Raymond McKee
Expanding the Collection
Letterbox will return next month
For Sale or Trade



In the November 2002 Issue
Feature
Nuccio Bertone's Designs of the 1960's and 1970's in Miniature by Doug Breithaupt

Toy Cars at the Races
Parnelli Jones - American Racing Icon by David Cook
Toy Car Trends
Johnny Lightning Remembers the 1970's by Doug Breithaupt

If you had to choose... Toy Cars Often Represent Real Car Choices by Doug Breithaupt
Toy Box Treasures
US Cars in Miniature (1950-1952) by Dave Weber

Bill Mitchell's Personal Luxury Coupes by Doug Breithaupt
R.E.S.P.E.C.T. for the Riviera - Buick's best in 1:64 scale by James Price
Editorials, Letters, Books and Toy Cars for Sale or Trade
Off-The-Shelf - What price toy cars?

The Collectors Bookshelf by Raymond McKee
Expanding the Collection
Letterbox
For Sale or Trade


In the October 2002 Issue
Feature
1957 - It was a very good year by Dave Weber

Toy Cars at the Races
The race cars of Michael Schumacher by David Cook
Toy Car Trends
New Mini Coopers by Brian Willoughby

Woody Wagons are Back by Doug Breithaupt
Toy Box Treasures
Rolls Royce Motorcars in Miniature by Doug Breithaupt

The Golden One - Cadillac Eldorado by Doug Breithaupt
ACD - Auburn - Cord - Duesenberg by Doug Breithaupt
Editorials, Letters, Books and Toy Cars for Sale or Trade
Off-The-Shelf - Fantasy Garage

The Collectors Bookshelf by Raymond McKee
Expanding the Collection
Letterbox
For Sale or Trade



In the September 2002 Issue
Feature
Motor Max finds Matchboxness by Doug Breithaupt

Toy Cars at the Races
Race on Sunday, Sell on Monday by Doug Breithaupt

Racing's Early Days from Hot Wheels by Doug Breithaupt
Toy Car Trends
How to solve your toy car parking problem by Deanesh David Nair

Toy Box Treasures
Then and Then - Matching Pre-War and Post-War Classics by Doug Breithaupt

Shelby Mustangs by Dave Weber
Editorials, Letters, Books and Toy Cars for Sale or Trade
Off-The-Shelf - Welcome Aboard

The Collectors Bookshelf by Raymond McKee will return next month
Expanding the Collection

Letterbox
For Sale or Trade


In the August 2002 Issue
Feature
Road Champs Turns 20 by Doug Breithaupt

Toy Cars at the Races
Galgo - Argentina's Other Diecast Company by David Cook and Doug Breithaupt

Toy Car Trends
Interview with AUTOart by Doug Breithaupt

Hot Wheels at the strip - '50's style by Doug Breithaupt
Toy Box Treasures
Tintoys & Tins' Toys, the sequel by Kimmo Sahakangas

Fire Chief Cars by Doug Breithaupt
Editorials, Letters, Books and Toy Cars for Sale or Trade
Off-The-Shelf - Time for a change

The Collectors Bookshelf by Raymond McKee
Expanding the Collection
Letterbox will return next month
For Sale or Trade


In the July 2002 Issue
Feature
VW's Rear-Engined Microbuses in Small Scale by Brian Willoughby

Toy Cars at the Races
Brabham Grand Prix in Small Scale by David Cook

Rivals at Le Mans by Doug Breithaupt
Toy Car Trends
Tomica - King of Cute by Doug Breithaupt

Toy Box Treasures
Miniature Mustang in 1/64 Scale from 1964-1973 by Dave Weber

Tintoys & Tins' Toys by Kimmo Sahakangas
Basic Motoring in Small-Scale by Doug Breithaupt
Editorials, Letters, Books and Toy Cars for Sale or Trade
Off-The-Shelf - Steel Blue

The Collectors Bookshelf by Raymond McKee
Expanding the Collection
Letterbox
For Sale or Trade


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