Diecast Toy Cars of the 1950s & 1960s: The Collector’s Guide (Veloce Classic Reprint)

If you already own the hefty volumes covering the familiar products of Corgi Toys and Dinky Toys, this book provides details of the fascinating history and products from many of the lesser known toy car producers from around the world.Model cars from foreign manufacturers never appeared on the British toy market during the heyday of toy car popularity during the fifties and sixties and, as such, were completely unknown making the subjects of this book both rare and unusual.Models are covered on a country by country basis including sections dealing with UK producers as well as those from around the globe, many of which are little known even today. The histories of the companies involved are illuminating and concisely dealt with, but it is the high quality colour pictures of exotic models from some of the most important collections in the world in the 'gallery' pages which make this book so entertaining. I particularly like the five page spread featuring the delightful products of Danish company Tekno, and the opportunity to see some of the rarest models of all from Japenese manufacturers such as Diapet.

I have a relative who is a very keen collector. I was unsure what would be the most useful gift for him - but when I saw this book I knew it was the right gift.He loved it and spent most of Christmas day reading through it!!

Falls between being a reference book (not enough info) and a photo album (photo repro could be better)

Just received yesterday but it is nicely laid out with great illustrations and pictures. Looking forward to reading it thoroughly.

Item was bought for a Christmas present and the recipient was delighted with it. Well written and informative with very good pictures.

The book arrived in time for christmas , it was a gift to me from my wife. The book was informative . I would recommend this book to anyone starting up in the toy car hobby.

good book

pure nostalga, good service from USA. lots of pictures of lesser known makes.