Tales of Toy Cars - New Finds for April 2000

Expanding the Collection

The following toy cars were purchased or received in trade by Doug Breithaupt in the previous month. Some are new but others are older diecast acquired from other collectors. The prices paid are also shown. This addition to 'Tales of Toy Cars'. is intended to share recent finds with fellow collectors. If you have found some interesting diecast cars recently, let me know and send an image if possible, attached to an e-mail or send a message via the 'Guest Book'.

Recent Additions

Thomassima 3 #2K070 by Hot Wheel $.99
The base reads 'designed by Tom Meade', great car!

1972 Ford Boss Mustang #1024 by Yat Ming (trade)

1965 Cadillac 'Heavely Hearse' #512
by Johnny Lightning $2.99 (with wing windows!)

1997 BMW 5 -Series wagon by Hongwell (trade)

1995 Acura Integra #3317 by Revell $2.99
It's about time this hot hatch was done (engine detail).

1931 Cadillac Cabriolet #249 by Racing Champions $4.99
One of the kings of the classics, with a nice V16.

1975 Citroen CX #301891 by Norev (trade0

1977 VW Golf #1068 by Yat Ming (trade)

April has been a very good month for the collection. From the stores have come new Hot Wheels like the wonderful Thomassima 3 (looks like a Drago bodied Ferrari of the '60's) and the Phantastique (a feast of art deco styling cues). Johnny Lightning's new Frightning Lightnings just keep getting better. The final Racing Champions' Mint Editions are finally added as well. Several recent trades have added some classic diecast from Majorette, Tomica, Yat Ming and Norev. Lastly, a new diecast brand, Hongwell, has provided two new wagons and Revell joins the the 1:64 scale ranks with a very nice Acura Integra hot hatch. Yes, it was a very good month.