Some must have 1967 Cadillac Eldorado diecasts
Cadillac has been busy making motor cars for an incredible 116 years - and now that I have said the 'C' word you’re thinking of an enormous chrome clad tarmac…
Collecting diecast model cars helps me cope with grief..and with life!
Who’d have thought it – these tiny representations of vehicles both actual and imaginary that grace our highways and byways could have such meaning in our lives. My collection is…
Diecast Model Car Restoration Is it….ART?
A well know German car firm have a tradition of having people decorate their cars but have you ever thought of trying it?A contentious idea but there are lots of…
Beware the Intercrystaline Corrosion!
Intercrystaline, it sounds quite nice doesn't it? But, the fact is its bad news if you have it!Most collectors of diecast vehicles know about the perils of intercrystaline corrosion although…
Got a mystery diecast? Look closer – the clues are there!
If you come across an unusual looking model that you don't recognise then take a closer look at it.Chances are there will be a manufacturer you have never heard of…
My A-Z favourite Diecast Model Cars!
This is my list of different models from different manufacturers.Check these beauties out: Altaya Yugo 45 - go on you know you want one!Bburago Renault Fuego -sexy French 80s Coupe.Corgi Honda…
My Diecast Model Car Collecting Highlights – Part 1
Scarborough; a very warm day; July 1974. I was seven years old.We had family on the East Coast and we used to go and visit twice every year; religiously the…
My Diecast Model Car Collecting Highlights – Part 2
July 1990. I’d been studying at Polytechnic (those of a certain age will know what these are!) for 4 years undertaking a degree course in Business Studies.On my way to…