Editor's note: With the January 1999 issue, 'Tales of Toy Cars' is adding a classified section for selling, trading or seeking toy cars. A 25 word ad costs $10 for two months with $5 for each additional 25 words up to 100 and $2 for every 25 words over 100. One free image will be loaded with each ad, with $2 for each additional image (provided as a .jpg or .gif). Direct links from the ads to other sites or e-mail addresses is provided free. Payment for ads is by VISA, Mastercard or check. The site is presently receiving over 3,800 visitors per month (115,000 hits) and is linked to many sites of common interest. Please let me know if the classified ads are of value to you. Your comments may be submitted via the 'Guest Book'.

Diecast Wanted:

Matchbox Wanted: Looking for unusual MB items. Dealer displays, early MIB items, empty boxes always wanted. Tom Larson (425)271-6210, matchbxtom@aol.com, http://members.aol.com/matchbxtom/mbox.html

French collector of 504 (and 604) Peugeot miniatures and die-cast toys looking for following brands: Buby, Mini Buby, Musia, Guiloy, Guisval, Majorette, Minialuxe. I am also looking for handcrafted 504 models from Africa, South America and other "exotics" .
Frederic ROBERT, Paris, FRANCE, e-mail: <frederic.robert@ccbp.fr>

Looking For Matchbox Speedking K52 240Z In good condition black/silver or yellow/red. Also looking for AFX slot car 240Z #17. Will be willing to buy or trade one or more of the following:AFX 240Z green/white #46 Matchbox pre coll 300ZX bp.HW Z Whiz models and more.to many to list. Thanks,Trey <treyz1@juno.com>

Diecast For Sale or Trade:

Hello collectors, I am happy to show you the 1:57 scale Suburu Impreza MOL team rally car. This Hungarian factory promotional is a Metchy Toy diecast. I also have the former season car: Matchbox MB 52 Ford Escort RS Cosworth MOL Rally Team (Hungarian Promo (see story). If you collect the 1/64 scale models I can offer you the Hungarian made Corgi Juniors models and the Hungarian made SIKU models too. I am always looking for any informations about the following brands: Matchbox 1-75, Tomica, Husky, Schuco, Siku, Fun Ho!, Lincoln and Lindberg. Thanks, Gabor Berki <kothencz@kauhajoki.fi>

Hot Wheels 30th Anniversary #1983 Shelby Cobra with Real Rider wheels. $8.50. contact Michael at <mswong@slip.net>

One new Anson 1:18 Saab 900 Cabriolet in red (left) MIB, $29 plus $5 ($8 outside the U.S.), shipping.Trade offers are also welcome. Not Shown: 1996 Pontiac Firebird (red/black) Ertl, $29, Please contact Doug at <seacpn@collegeplan.org> or call 360-379-0531 to.

Diecast Clubs and Events:

Join Matchbox Northwest Collector's Club. Join the club for NW USA and British Columbia Matchbox enthusiasts and get our newsletter. Meet your fellow area collectors. Tom Larson: <matchbxtom@aol.com>, http://members.aol.com/matchbxtom/mbclub.html