Rogers Diecast collectibles

Quadricycle the First Ford Car

2009-03-25T06:54:00.002-05:00

This little machine was based on a simple chassis with a tool box seat, 4 bicycle wheels and tiller steering. Powered by a two cylinder engine of Henry Fords own design,which produced four horsepower and a speed of 20 miles an hour. No brakes or reverse gears were used on this 1st vehicle. As a matter of fact the first time this little car stopped was because it broke down with an ignition problem. Ford was not to give up over a small problem like that and went on to develop many fine automobiles as we well know

Diecast Model Ford

2009-01-06T15:16:00.002-06:00

Diecast Model Ford< a new series of articles for the Ford fan. During the next few weeks you will be seeing some new things here. I have been away from Blogging for awhile due to my offline business but I am now back on track and making time for what I truly like to do, helping my readers learn about collecting diecast models. I plan to start with a little history on the various Ford models and the company in general. Chevy fans don't worry, I will be working on those too, I did have a hard time deciding which to start with first( flip a coin still works ). Please stop by often to see whats new, thanks for the visit Roger

Winners Circle Nascar Diecast

2008-08-27T16:45:00.002-05:00

Winners Circle Nascar Diecast is another of my favorite builders of diecast models. Great detail and finish and reasonalbly priced. You can find these diecast model cars in many retail stores and hobby shops but I still find my best buys on ebay. A recent purchase of mine led to meeting another collector near me. I got to see his collection of diecast motorcycles and airplanes, all I could say is WoW. Over 50 great models. The internet has been a great place for me to meet collectors and new customers for my collectibles.

Diecast Model Car Collecting on A Small Budget

2008-07-28T22:12:00.003-05:00

For the small budget collector the best to begin is with the small scale diecast models, such as the hot wheels line. There is a huge number of cars trucks and customs to pick from. The newer models are cheaply priced and easy to find. A trip to a discount store or ebay can show you whats available. As money and space permits you can start searching for the older and more rare models to fit your needs.Hot Wheels

Diecast model Cars, Trucks, and More

2008-07-23T06:32:00.006-05:00

A new site on diecast collectibles to replace a former website, info and collecting tips on diecast cars, trucks, farm toys and more Diecast Model Cars

1949 Mercury diecast

2008-07-14T21:04:00.002-05:00

One of my favorite cars of all time is the 49 Merc. I just found two models at a yard sale, 1949 Mercury convertible and 1949 Mercury coupe from Hawk the Washington Mint Ultra Metal Series. Nice addition to my early cars collection and I got them cheap complete with boxes and chrome stands. If your into early cars leave a comment and tell me what you have Thanks1949 Merc

Corgi Diecast Models

2008-07-14T19:49:00.002-05:00

Corgi Diecast Models are a very popular line of diecast models. Some of my favorites are the military and aircraft models of the WW2 era. This company has a teriffic range of this type diecast model. they also have produced many versions of buses which have become very collectible along with the trucks cars they make. Since 1956 Corgi has been one of the leaders of well detailed diecast model car producers. More on specific models soon, thanks for the visit Roger

Hot Wheels

2008-06-16T06:12:00.005-05:00

Cars released in 1968
Beatnik Bandit (designed by Ed "Big Daddy" Roth)
Custom Barracuda
Custom Camaro
Custom Corvette
Custom Cougar
Custom Eldorado
Custom Firebird
Custom Fleetside
Custom Mustang
Custom T-Bird
Custom Volkswagen (designed by Ira Gilford)
Deora (based upon a real custom surf-truck designed by Harry Bradley for Dodge)
Ford J-Car (based on the real race car that became the Ford GT40 Mk IV)
Hot Heap (based upon the Model T roadster known as "Tognotti's T")
Python (designed by Dean Jeffries, based on Bill Cushenberry's "Cheetah" show car)
Silhouette (based upon Bill Cushenberry's custom car)
Hot Wheels

Diecast Model Cars Hot Wheels

2008-06-13T06:17:00.003-05:00

Hot Wheels a little history of these popular diecast collectibles. Before Hot Wheels the leader in the small diecast model car industry was Matchbox by Lesney, a British company. Elliot Handler of Mattel brought out a series of model cars for young boys based on the popular custom and racing cars of the time, 1968. The first of these diecast models was the Custom Camaro, one of 16 models designed by Harry Badley. Mattel was able to capture a large part of the market with a number of new features such as low friction wheels and styling more in tune with the times.Hot Wheels

Dinky Diecast Cars Update

2008-05-01T04:16:00.002-05:00

Just read where rare Dinky vehicle sold for $40,000 and a set of 6 sold by Canadian collector went for $70,000 in March this year. This is not likely the kind of model we will find at a yard sale but you never know. Don't overlook anything in your searches.

Dinky Diecast Cars

2008-04-30T11:39:00.005-05:00

Dinky diecast model cars trucks and more. The Dinky line of models dates back to around 1934. This company made all sorts of models including airplanes, ships, military models and many others. The original models were scaled to fit model train layouts. Many of these older models are very valuable in todays market, a rare Dinky model sold for over $19,000 a few years back. Maybe not in every collectors budget but you need to know what can and does happen in the collectible world. Lots of Dinky toys available on my website.

Military Diecast Models

2008-04-17T07:17:00.004-05:00

A favorite of many collectors are the military diecast models now available. You can find all types of military models, airplanes, trucks, armour, tanks and more. The military diecast models are very popular with diorama builders, and general military collectors. A quick search on the web will bring you thousands of choices.

Diecast Consruction Models

2008-03-28T08:58:00.003-05:00

A lot of those old toys you played with as a kid are now becoming rare diecast collectibles. I am sure you can remember that favorite dump truck or car from way back. Many collectors will look just for the toys they remember from the past and keep them just for the memories and thats fine. The more dedicated collector will have more reasons to collect including the rarity of the items. The popularity and art form of the collectible will also be considered. So whether you are collecting just for the joy of it, or trying to make a little money from your efforts I hope to help you with your hunt for that special model or . Thanks for the visit Roger

Nascar Diecast Collectibles on Squidoo

2008-03-04T16:57:00.002-06:00

Do you Squidoo. A great place to have some fun with your hobbies. You can build a lens so easy on anything you like, show off your collectibles or sell some to bankroll your collection. It,s free to use , and make as many lenses as you like. And a great place just to look around, check out my pages on collecting http://squidoo.com/nascarcolletibles and http://squidoo.com/lighthouse-collectibles you will find a link there to sign up on squidoo if you want to make your own pages and show the world your collection and connect with others interested in your hobby.Thanks for stopping by Roger

Great Sources For Diecast Collectibles

2008-02-17T11:27:00.002-06:00

Just a few of the fine sources for diecast collecting needs.
Motormint
Corgi
Motorsport Authentic
Mini Champs
Revell
http://rogerspitstop.com

Diorama

2008-02-17T08:55:00.003-06:00

A great way to showcase your Vintage diecast model cars. A diorama can be a simple layout of a diecast model and a scale model figure or two, or a complete garage or race track layout. I have found many websites offering items to complete your diorama. You can find tools, buildings, gas pumps and most anything else with a simple search of the net. I have seen a few hand built dioramas with amazing detail including everything down to the smallest hand tools. If you have the space available to build, this way of showing off your diecast models can become a hobby of its own. Just what I need is another hobby and the time to follow it and lots more room. However there are scales you can find to build a kind of mini layout without taking over the whole house. Maybe I'll make a website about dioramas so we can share our ideas or you comment here for now. I think I will be needing some help on a project like that but it should be fun. Roger

Is It A Toy, Model Or Collectible

2008-02-07T19:58:00.005-06:00

Yes to all of the above. Many of my models and toys are viewed by others as just toys, and ask how they can have any value. Sometimes the value of a collectible item is not measured in $ its just knowing you have something rare and unusual or that cool toy model that takes you back to another time. I have many diecast collectibles that probably fit this description, they are important to me if no one else. Yes there are lots of very valuable collectibles, some being many hundreds of dollars. I for one feel that most collectors find the value of there collection in the mind and the heart not in the wallet. That does not mean you can't make a few bucks trading and selling collectibles, just try and remember why you started collecting to begin with.
Thanks for stopping by Roger

Vintage Diecast Motorcycle

2008-02-01T06:31:00.000-06:00

Vintage diecast motorcycles are fast becoming a favorite of diecast model collectors. The motorcycle has always been an important part our history as basic transportation and recreation needs. Widely used by the military in the early wars the motorcycle has many fans. Collectors, riders, racers everyone loves the motorcyle. Indian, BMW, Harley Davidson are just a few of the top names from the early years. Racing models are some of the most looked for diecast collectibles. I will have more here on specific models soon.

Barney Oldfield

2008-01-30T19:05:00.000-06:00

1878-1946 Oldfield began his racing career, racing bicycles in 1894 winning medals and a gold watch. In 1896 he was paid to ride for the Stearns factory to ride with their amateur team. Then on a borrowed gas powered bike racing at Salt Lake City he met Henry Ford who asked him to test drive one of his cars at Grosse Point track track. He purchased the two cars Ford had prepared even though he had never driven a car. This took place in 1902 and the following year he was the first man to drive 1 mile in 60 seconds or 60 miles per hour. In one year he drove at 20 tracks in a Peerless automobile in 18 weeks and won 16 of those races. In 1910 he purchased a Benz and later that year his speed was up to 130 miles per hour. In this same car he broke the record for the 1 and 2 mile course at Daytona Beach . More on this great driver as time permits Thanks for stopping in Roger

Bugatti Type 35

2008-01-26T11:56:00.000-06:00

The most successful of the Bugatti racing cars the Type 35 was the first vehicle to feature the famous arch-style radiator. I feel this was the most beautiful racing car ever built. The Type 35 won over 1000 races in it's time. It won the Grand Prix World Championship after winning over 350 races and setting over 40 records in two year period. Also won the Targa Floria 5 times running from 1925-1929. A truly amazing racing vehicle. A diecast model of this fine car is available fromhttp://rogerspitstop.com/ your home for the best in diecast collectible models. A simple search will find most any diecast model available on the web today. Thanks for visiting Roger

New Diecast Model Website

2008-01-24T14:45:00.001-06:00

I have just put up a new website, not complete yet but lots of cool diecast model cars there. This site will cover a wide range of diecast collectibles and diecast toys. I have a very large section on nascar diecast models and nascar diecast collectibles. Other areas of interest are the sections on diecast construction models, diecast farm toys, vintage diecast motorcycles,vintage diecast trucks, vintage model cars and many more. I would also like to hear from anyone on ideas to make website better, as I am not a pro webmaster so it takes me awhile to get things looking right.Thanks for stopping in Roger.http://rogerspitstop.com/

Nascar Diecast Collectibles

2008-01-21T05:14:00.000-06:00

Nascar diecast model cars is another hot area of collecting at this time and I think it will continue for a long time. The interest in these diecast models is fueled by the increasing popularity of Nascar racing. Many collectors will build their collection around a favorite driver, Richard Petty, Dale Ernhardt, Tony Stewart, just to name a few of great racers. Along with the model cars interest in nascar diecast haulers is also growing fast and about anything related to Nascar collectibles. I am curently working on a new web site about diecast colletibles of all kinds with main focus being on vintage nascar model cars, vintage diecast sprint cars and more. I will be bringing you the best sources on the web to fill your diecast model collection and will also be reviewing the top manufactures of diecast model cars.

Vintage Diecast Models

2008-01-19T10:28:00.000-06:00

The collecting of vintage model cars can include so many forms you may have trouble decideing just what you want to collect. I don't have a problem, I want them all. A few to look at could be nascar vintage collectibles,vintage diecast sprint cars,vintage diecast models. Using any of these terms in the search engines will bring you thousands of models to look over. I am always amazed at the amount of info available on the web with just a little hunting. The world of diecast collecting is growing larger each year. The cost of collecting diecast models can be very modest or as high as you want to go ( Just spotted a 1924 Bugatti I really like $250.00) maybe later. The matchbox diecast models are a good place to start for the new or very young collector. These can be found at most any retail store or on the internet at low cost. After starting your collection, finding a way to display or store them can present some problems, the least being keeping them clean. Diecast display cases are the answer to a dust free collection unless you just like dusting. Buying the small scale collectibles can be a space saving solution if you don't have a lot of room.

Finding Your Collectbles

2008-01-17T06:37:00.000-06:00

Finding your collectibles can be as much fun as the actual collection. I have found many of my collectibles at yard sales, flea markets, collector meets and auctions. I heard about one man who uses a metal detector in parks and other places to make some interesting finds. I recently moved to a new home and found a nice matchbox Model T truck while digging in the yard.Now with the internet we have even more ways to find that special car, truck or whatever. You find thousands of sources on the web and Ebay is one of my favorite sites. Always take care in dealing with vendors on the net, look for buyer feedback at their sites as satisfied buyers means alot. If you have made an unusual find please comment.

What This Blog is About

2008-01-15T11:31:00.000-06:00

I am an avid collector of diecast models. My main intrest is vintage race cars with open wheel cars being my favorite. On this blog I will be writing about some of the special finds I have made and a little history of these cars. I would also like to include the history of the many famous track stars from years past and present. I have been buying,selling and trading collectibles for a lot years and would like to help others in their search for that special diecast collectible. If anyone would like to post about a favorite car or driver please feel free to do so.