Ron Smith The Big Book of Tin Toy Cars: Commercial and Racing Vehicle (Hardback)

Further Details Title: The Big Book of Tin Toy Cars: Commercial and Racing Vehicles Condition: New EAN: 9780764319495 ISBN: 9780764319495 Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd Format: Hardback Release Date: 01/14/2004 Description: 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! Language: English Country/Region of Manufacture: US Item Height: 279mm Item Length: 216mm Author: Ron Smith Genre: Architecture & Antiques Subtitle: Commercial and Racing Vehicles ISBN-10: 0764319493 Item Weight: 1588g Release Year: 2004 Missing Information? Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.