This comprehensive and thoroughly enjoyable reference features
hundreds of tin toy cars from toy makers around the world. Included
are toys from Argentina, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany,
Great Britain, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Spain, Taiwan,
and the United States. The toys represent cars of the 1900s to the
1970s, with a major emphasis on toys produced in Japan during the
1950s and 1960s -- the peak period for toy cars made from tin.
Showcased are commercial delivery and public service vehicles
organized alphabetically by make, as well as hot rods, jalopies,
and race cars. A companion volume features passenger, sports, and
concept vehicles. With over 1,140 photographs of toys and detailed
information not previously published, this is the most complete
work in the field. Each listing contains the make, model, year,
body style, size, graphic markings, operation description,
producing company, country of origin, trademarks, a scarcity
rating, and current values based on condition. Many photos feature
the original boxes. A list of the toy companies and their
respective marks rounds out this valuable collector's guide. Return
to your childhood with this delightful look at colorful toy cars
produced in tin!
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