The best thing you can do to begin to acquaint yourself with the types of vehicles that are considered to be collectible is to visit your local library or bookstore and to acquire a guide book.

You will find listings for everything from white metal or pewter vehicles by Buccaneer to early plastic toys that began to appear after World War II. Listing everything that is of interest to collectors is well beyond the scope of this article.

Some of the pieces you may encounter, however, are die cast toy replicas of championship NASCAR and Formula I cars as well as the series of replicas produced by the National Hot Rod Association. Jada, Micro Machines, and Hot Wheels are all recognized producers of toy vehicles. Matchbox made toy cars between 1968 and 1980 that have become popular collectibles.

Older cars, those made before World War II will be of cast iron, pressed steel, or slush while those after the war were still die cast but also crafted of Bakelite and plastic. Names to look for include Tootsie Toy, Corgi, Dinky, First Gear, Nylint, Tonka, Buddy L, Marx, Structo, Wyandotte, Revell, Marx, F&F, Ideal, Hubley, Arcade, Dent, Barclay, Kansas, Maisto and last but not the least the Burago models from Italy.

Also, don't neglect to consider that not every toy vehicle is valuable. There's absolutely nothing wrong with collecting a class of vehicles simply because you like them. More than one collection has started when the collector runs across a beloved item from childhood and decides to look for companion pieces.

Benefits of Toy Vehicles

Collectible toy vehicles bring back fond childhood memories for many adults. Toy construction vehicles may recall hours spent in the driveway digging tunnels and making mountains or wind powered toy vehicles may bring to mind breathless "race" days. Other collectors are attracted to the intricacy of the replicas and to the quality of the workmanship. As with any collection, acquiring toy cars should be the collector's passion. Other people may not understand why you do it, but it's your collection, not theirs.

Caring for Toy Vehicles

Many of the same rules apply to the care of toy vehicles as to any other collectible. Minimize exposure to the sun and to moisture. Be careful of the repairs that you do make as sometimes repairs detract from the value of a piece. If you are uncertain what to do with a defect in a new purchase, take it to a restoration studio that specializes in such pieces.

Whatever collectible toy vehicles you enjoy, the point is to draw pleasure from your collection and to take precautions to ensure your beloved pieces stay in good condition. Whether you choose a manufactured line or custom toy vehicles, your collection will continue to grow in value and be a source of pleasure to you for years to come.

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