July 5, 2008
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Tin toy cars saw their heyday in the 1950s and 1960s, before being displaced by diecast models in the 1970s. One of the first manufacturers was Shuco, founded as Sheyer and Co. in 1912. Tin toy cars were produced in America, South America, Europe, and most notably, Japan. Many tin cars and trucks could be wound up and would propel themselves, an early feature.
From the earliest tin, pressed steel and pedal car models to the latest NASCAR limited editions, collectors have always had a thing for model cars. Hot Wheels and Matchbox are collecting worlds unto themselves, and related categories like model trucks, tractors and buses get plenty of interest too. Start your engines!
This gallery of model show rods from 1960 to 2001 includes favorites like the Ã58 Thunderbird, Fireball 500, Mag… [more]
Juergen Sinkels stunning collection of German tin-plate toys circa 1900 to 1930. Features high resolution, almost-l… [more]
Daniel Beckett's gallery of over 6000 collectible diecast vintage toy cars from the 1960s through the 1980s. Includ… [more]
Paul Chenard's impressive collection of vintage model race cars (mostly European) including Hotwheels, Dinky, Match… [more]
Ron Sturgeon's excellent gallery of fancy model cars and other vehicles. Nice high resolution shots with classy mus… [more]
This gallery of Matchbox model cars and other vehicles from the 1970s is worth cruising if you ever had (or wanted)… [more]
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17" Tin Friction 1961 Cadillac 2 Tone Car, Sss, Japan$787.00 Ends Monday 17 bids
Vintage Large Mettoy Tin Litho Wind-up Race Car W/box$555.00 Ends Tuesday 4 bids
1950's Tin Wind Up Mercedes Race Car Western Germany$250.00 Ends Sunday 5 bids
17" Tin Friction 1961 Cadillac Hardtop Car, Sss, Japan$204.50 Ends Monday 10 bids
Schuco Combinato 4003 Tin Car Us Zone Germany (tan)$165.03 Ends in 8 hours 18 bids
1930s Marx Indian Motorcycle W/side Car Tin Wind Up Toy$157.50 Ends Sunday 16 bids
Sss Co.mercury Convertible Tin Car W/u-haul Trailer,box$157.50 Ends in 4 hours 12 bids
Vintage Tin Wind Up German Model T Ford Car Bub? Toy $151.00 Ends in 7 hours 12 bids
1950's Modern Toys Oldsmobile Tin Sedan Made In Japan $137.50 Ends in 5 hours 8 bids
Tin Wind Up Marx Dick Tracy Squad Car 1949 11" L. Exlnt$132.83 Ends Wednesday 3 bids
Girard Tin Windup Speedo Racer Race Car W/original Box!$124.50 Ends Sunday 12 bids
Vintage Sansin Police Car Battery Operated Tin Toy$112.37 Ends in 8 hours 8 bids
*rare* Bandai Japan Tin Friction 1954 Mg Car Large 10"$104.00 Ends Sunday 7 bids
Tin Toy Friction Car Super Duck Made In Japan Ichiko$102.50 Ends in 8 hours 10 bids
Schuco Radiant Service Shell Tin Toy Car 5601 Rarity$92.99 Ends Wednesday 8 bids
*rare* Bandai Japan Tin Friction 1954 Mg Car Large 10"$91.00 Ends Sunday 6 bids
Yonezawa Tin Litho Champion Racer 2 Car Indy Race Set$90.33 Ends in 8 hours 3 bids
Tin Friction 1958 Oldsmobile Car W Box, Ichiko, Japan$84.00 Ends Monday 7 bids
Standard Gauge Tin Plate Work Car Set Mt/box$70.99 Ends Sunday 6 bids
Schuco Cord 1750 Tin Car Us Zone Germany (light Green)$67.33 Ends in 9 hours 7 bids
Rare Marusan Tin Motorcycle With Side Car $67.00 Ends Monday 5 bids
Attic Find Antique German Tin Penny Toy Car Chauffeur$57.78 Ends Sunday 2 bids
1950 Police Patrol Tin Car Battery Toy W/ Original Box$51.00 Ends Wednesday 2 bids
Vintage Bandai Volkswagon Beetle Vw Tin Litho Car Box$51.00 Ends Sunday 2 bids
Schuco Examico 4001 Tin Clockwork Car$50.00 Ends Thursday 1 bid
Y0036 Tin Toy Car / Cadillac / Japan$49.99 Ends Thursday 2 bids
Nib 1934 Charlie's Car Wind-up Tin Toy - Paya Spain$49.99 Ends Sunday 2 bids
Japan Made Yone Tin Wind Up Clown Car Toy$49.05 Ends Sunday 8 bids
1950's Fire Command Tin Car Battery Toy W/ Original Box$48.00 Ends Wednesday 1 bid
1958 Ford Thunderbird Japan Friction Car Tin Toy - Ob$47.00 Ends in 8 hours 4 bids
Vintage Wind-up Tin Toy Car With Original Red Paint $45.00 Ends Saturday 2 bids
1956 Pontiac Safari Wagon Tin Friction Toy Car Japan $44.21 Ends Sunday 5 bids
Mg Magna, Tc Td Y Pa Pb Vintage Large Tin Car$41.01 Ends in 8 hours 8 bids
Vintage Tin Car Jaguar Xk 150 Toy Japan B Awesome$34.51 Ends Monday 3 bids
1950's Japanese Tin Litho Friction Ford Conv 12" Car$34.00 Ends Tuesday 4 bids
Mini Cooper 's' Auldey Race-tin R/c Car 1:28 Scale$33.60 Ends Thursday 1 bid
Vintage Marx Tin Litho #4 Race Car Racer, Tin Wheels$33.50 Ends Sunday 3 bids
Vintage Tin Dune Buggy Race Car Toy (louis Marx Toys) $31.00 Ends in 23 hours 5 bids
Vintage Hubley Rare Roadster With Tin Bottom Nice 5.5"$30.81 Ends Sunday 5 bids
Vintage Tin Wind Up Marx Speed King Race Car Toy$29.95 Ends Thursday 1 bid
1950 Tin Wind Up "auto Speedway" Automatic Toy Co.$29.89 Ends Sunday 3 bids
Vntg Distler German Tin W/up Bmw 4 Parts.restoration$28.50 Ends Thursday 2 bids
Vintage Tin Corvair Buick ? Police Car Old Store Stock$26.00 Ends in 3 hours 2 bids
Early Battery Op. Line Mar Tin Dick Tracy Police Car!$25.00 Ends Thursday 1 bid
Y0023 Antique Tin Police Car & Characters$24.99 Ends Wednesday 1 bid
Red China Mf 112 Service Car Truck Tin Friction In Box$24.99 Ends in 10 hours 1 bid
Hubley Die Cast & Metal Tin 1949 Buick Convertible Car$23.00 Ends in 1 hour 2 bids
Fleischmann Ho Tin Boxcars & Flat Car W. Germany 1959$22.50 Ends Sunday 5 bids
Marx #12 Race Car Tin Litho Wind Up With Driver Sharp$22.48 Ends Friday 2 bids
Lane 1:18 1967 Pontiac Firebird 400 "tin Indian"$21.50 Ends Monday 2 bids
Yonezawa Japan Buick Futuristic Lesabre Toy Tin Car $20.00 Ends Wednesday 2 bids
Tin Corvette Convertible Model - 1950's - 1960's$20.00 Ends Tuesday 1 bid
Jap.tin Fire Command Car. Battery Opperated$20.00 Ends Sunday 1 bid
Vintage Tin Litho Mercury Special Wind-up Toy Car$19.99 Ends Monday 1 bid
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