December 2003 - A Monthly Toy Car Webzine Featuring 1:64 Scale Diecast - Volume VI, Number 12


Publisher/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, James Price, Kimmo Sahakangas, Steve Masson, Raymond McKee, Christian Falkensteiner, Daniel Vasquez Burke,
Rainer Sliwinski, François Rivierre, Nadi Mobarak, Rob Gras

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 publication is to create a forum to share a common interest in toy cars, with special attention to 1:64 scale models). 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 Search Engine to find specific information. Comments and contributions from readers are welcome via e-mail.



In the December 2003 Issue
Features
AMT Pups, Mego, Tuffy and Jet Wheels by Doug Breithaupt and Rob Gras

Toy Cars at the Races
Mustang vs, Camaro in Small-Scale Trans Am by Doug Breithaupt

Toy Car Trends
Real Toy by a Nose by Doug Breithaupt

Toy Box Treasures
'C' is for Cadillac by Dave Weber and Christian Falkensteiner

Reader's Digest "Classic Cars" by High Speed by Dave Weber and Kimmo Sahakangas
The Mercedes TV News Truck: A long journey into the die-cast world by Nadi Mobarak
Ferrari vs. Porsche in the Supercar Sweepstakes by Doug Breithaupt
Editorials, Letters, Books and Toy Cars for Sale or Trade
Off-The-Shelf - Car of the Year in 1:64

Expanding the Collection
Letterbox
Trading Stock - updated listings


In the November 2003 Issue
Features
Corvair and Falcon - Compacts in Miniature by Doug Breithaupt

Toy Cars at the Races
Elf Sponsorship on Toy Racing Cars by Doug Breithaupt and
François Rivierre
Toy Car Trends
A Break from the Past - New Wagons in Small-Scale by Doug Breithaupt

Toy Box Treasures
'B' is for Bentley by Dave Weber and Christian Falkensteiner

Valvoline 10 Most Wanted Cars by Doug Breithaupt
Editorials, Letters, Books and Toy Cars for Sale or Trade
Off-The-Shelf - Toronado

Expanding the Collection
Letterbox
Trading Stock - updated listings


In the October 2003 Issue
Features
The Paris-Dakar in Miniature by François Rivierre

Toy Cars at the Races
Self Promotion - Home-grown racers by Doug Breithaupt

IROC racer cars in small-scale by Doug Breithaupt
Toy Car Trends
1970-71 Buick GSX Shoot-Out in Small-Scale by Doug Breithaupt
Maisto and BMW, a long-term relationship by Doug Breithaupt

Toy Box Treasures
'A' is for Autobianchi by Kimmo Sahakangas and Dave Weber

As American as Chevrolet and Hot Wheels by Doug Breithaupt
Marque Milestone II - Aston Martin and MG by Doug Breithaupt
Editorials, Letters, Books and Toy Cars for Sale or Trade
Off-The-Shelf - Car-toons

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

Letterbox
For Sale or Trade


In the September 2003 Issue
Features
40 years of Little Lamborghinis by Doug Breithaupt
Toy Cars at the Races
The Paris-Dakar in miniature by Raed Ammari

Toy Car Trends
Diecast Hotline III by Rainer Sliwinski

Ertl's Junior American Muscle by Doug Breithaupt
Toy Box Treasures
Tucker lives on in miniature by Dave Weber

One big one - thousands of little ones by Doug Breithaupt
Marque Milestone - fantasy five-packs by Doug Breithaupt
Editorials, Letters, Books and Toy Cars for Sale or Trade
Off-The-Shelf - Car-toons

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

Letterbox
For Sale or Trade


In the August 2003 Issue
Features
MUKY of Argentina by Kimmo Sahakangas and Dave Weber
Toy Cars at the Races
'Cobra Blues Cheer Toy Car Collectors by Doug Breithaupt

Toy Car Trends
TofTC Concours d'Elegance by Doug Breithaupt

Toy Box Treasures
40 Years with the Porsche 911 - A miniature review by Doug Breithaupt

Mercedes-Benz Sports Cars - Everyone likes red by Doug Breithaupt
On the Hook - Miniature Tow Trucks by Doug Breithaupt
Editorials, Letters, Books and Toy Cars for Sale or Trade
Off-The-Shelf - Most Recognized

The Collectors Bookshelf by Raymond McKee
Expanding the Collection
Letterbox - Local Matchbox Club meets with Mark Curtis of the Matchbox Collector's Community Hall
For Sale or Trade


In the July 2003 Issue
Features
Mercury Cougar in Miniature by Dave Weber
Toy Cars at the Races
'Gentleman Racers' Miniatures of the last of the breed by Doug Breithaupt

Toy Car Trends
Diecast Hotline II by Rainer Sliwinski

Toy Box Treasures
Olde School, New Skool by Doug Breithaupt

Baby Jaguars in BRG by Doug Breithaupt
Editorials, Letters, Books and Toy Cars for Sale or Trade
Off-The-Shelf - Signs of Success

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

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