Die Cast Cars

First created in the mid-1900s, diecast cars are made out of a zinc and aluminum alloy, and then complemented with plastic parts such as windows or doors.  At first these cute toys were very simple, which often just included only the main frame of the car.  Todays Diecast cars come with the works, includomg detailed mechanics under the hood.  There are hundreds of companies around the world producing die-cast toys today, including almost every model of car on the road today. (Photo Credit 1932 FORD VINTAGE DEUCE HIGHBOY BLACK  DIECAST GMP Seller Wholesale-diecast-models, HUBLEY DIE-CAST ANTIQUE MODEL A T FORD UNRESTORED NICE Ebay)

“Matchbox cars” is another name for diecast cars, asit was when Lesney began distributing their diecast cars in small, matchbox-shaped packages in 1947.   Although most cars are packaged in larger boxes as you see most toys today, but the name “matchbox cars”  is still popular today when referring to these scaled cars.  They became so popular with children and collectors as the vehicles details were scaled to appear as realistic as possible.

STRAUSS DOUBLE DECKER TOY BUS Seller Andrew Spindler Antiques

Marx Tin Litho Highway Express Toy Truck Seller Jefferson West Inc

Dump Truck Seller Adams & Comer

1936 QUAKER STATE Die Cast Gas Pump Bank, Lighted Globe

Die-cast cars are a hot collectable item today, as more current cars are released.  While children tend to go for the trendy cars of today paying only a few dollars, the older audiences are willing to pick up the collectables at higher prices.   The price range depends on the condition, age, and rareness of the car.   It is not surprising to know that lifelong collectors sell off their collections and make thousands, as some of these vintage cars fetch a hefty price alone.