Mr. Ed's Die Cast Metal Cars

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I've been building model cars since I was very young and still do. When I had my hobby shop, I got interested in die cast metal vehicles. Most are in 1:18th scale but there are a few in 1:24th, 1:43rd, etc. When I shut down my business, I kept a few of these cars for my own collection and I buy some from time to time.

My wife collects tin trucks ~

Another of my wife's trucks. This one is from Bob Evans restaurant.

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Last Updated: 7-31-2023 // 8-24-2023 // 5-5-2026

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1918 Cast Iron Truck ~

This was probably the first "die cast" metal scale model. This old stake bed truck was a kid's toy around 1918. No wonder they lasted so long.

This thing is around 4 pounds.

1970 Chevrolet Nova SS ~

1965 Chevrolet El Camino Pickup ~

1962 VW Bus Model Kit ~

1973 VW Beetle Model Kit ~

1955 Buick Highway Patrol Car ~

The original car at the Petersen Automotive Museum in L.A.

1948 Chevy Pickup ~

My wife loves the old Chevy pickup trucks and she has collected a lot of the models and other things with pictures of them. She saw this at Hobby Lobby and wanted it but wouldn't pay the $50 price. So I bought it for her and found out it was on sale for $30.

The bed side rails are actually made of wood.

The truck measures 17' long x 8' wide x 10' tall. It's a big 'un.

It came with two fridge magnets to use as door signs. Good idea!

The truck is built really solid. Surprised me.

The tires are metal also. It is complete with side mirrors and even door handles. But no interior other than the steering wheel.

1:24th scale 1956 Ford Thunderbird with Continental Kit ~

This was an older die cast car that I got during my travels. The top was missing.

Elvis had one. But he had a real one.

Misc. Matchbox and Hot Wheels, All Old ~

Matchbox Set ~

Pickup Trucks, 1:24th Scale ~

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Dodge Ram Sport ~

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1937 Ford V-8 Pickup Truck ~

This truck is 1:24th scale.

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1964 Shelby Cobra 1:16th scale ~

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Dodge Viper, 1:24th scale ~

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NASCAR, both 1:24th scale ~

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Ford Thunderbird ~

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Chevy AC Delco Truck.

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Walmart Truck. 1:43rd scale ~

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Porsche Roadster, 1:24th scale.

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The seats fold forward.

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1940 Ford Coupe ~

This car is in 1:16th scale. I have another one that is built as a streetrod. This one is all original.

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Somebody got sloppy putting the license plate on.

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1:43rd scale Mercedes Benz ~

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1950s Buick Convertible ~

This is an older die cast car in 1:43rd scale. It's in really good condition but the windshild is missing. I plan to make a new windshield for it and will post updated photos when I get it done.

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Nissan Turbo Roadster ~

This car's scale is a little larger than 1:16th.

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The trunk is a boombox.

1948 Ford Pickup truck (Harley Davidson)

This truck is in 1:24th scale.

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The truck came with a 1940s Harley Davidson motorcycle also in 1:24th scale.

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Grandpa Munster's Drag-U-La, 1:43rd Scale ~

1959 Cadillac Surfin' Hearse, 1:32nd Scale ~

1964 Cadillac Hot Rod Hearse, 1:32nd Scale ~

Garbage Truck, 1:32nd Scale ~

HO Gauge Box Rail Truck ~

This little truck has small rail wheels so it can run on HO Gauge railroad tracks.

My Collection of Die Cast Motorcycles ~

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1946 Indian.

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1950 Ford Pickup, 1:32nd Scale ~

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The doors and hood open on this truck.

VW Collection ~

1963 VW Micro Bus, 1:24th Scale ~

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1960s VW Panel Van, 1:32nd Scale ~

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VW Micro Bus, 1:87th Scale ~

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1966 VW Beetle ~

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1990s VW Beetle ~

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1940 Gendron Texaco Pedal Car Wreaker ~

This is a limited edition bank. It came with a Certificate of Authenticity.

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I remember the real ones when I was a kid. They looked just like this.

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This thing is really cool. It came with all kinds of stuff.

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It has pedals just like the real one and they actually work.

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The hood opens.

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There's a wired engine in it.

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If you need to work on the engine, simply open the rear door with the Texaco sign on it.

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Inside there are tools and a trouble light.

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The trouble light hooks up under the engine hood.

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There's a wrench in the tool compartment too. For what, I don't know.

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There's also a tool box on the bed of the truck.

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The boom moves around.

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Under the seat is a battery compartment. The batteries are for the head and tail lights plus the red light on the hood and the trouble light. They all work.

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The certificate of authenticity.

Two 1958 Ford Edsel Citation Convertibles ~

Both are 1:18th scale.

The Pink One ~

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The Black One ~

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My Tribute To London ~

Austin Taxi ~

Double Decker London Bus ~

London Telephone Booth ~

The door opens and there actually is a phone inside. This is in 1:24th scale.

1923 Model T Ford Sedan ~

This car is in 1:64th scale. I bought it at a second hand store years ago because of the Salvation Army logo on it. It cost me a whooping 25c. It was made by Ertl.

Good 'Ol Chevy Power ~

1956 Chevy Bel Air ~

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1957 Chevy Bel Air ~

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1959 Chevrolet Impala Convertible ~

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More 'Ol Chevy Power ~

1948 Chevrolet Style Master Sedan ~

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1950 Chevrolet Delaxe Coupe ~

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1964 Chevrolet Impala Super Sport ~

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1958 Chevrolet Impala ~

1950 Ford Woody ~

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Set of Vintage Semi Trucks ~

These were made by Ertl. All four of them are in 1:64th scale.

1960 Chevrolet ~

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1950 Chevrolet ~

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1948 Diamond T ~

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1947 International KB12 ~

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1948 Tucker Torpedo, 1:18th Scale ~

I have two Tuckers. This one is 1:18th scale. The other is a 1:24th scale Franklin Mint.

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1958 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible ~

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1955 Ford Thunderbird ~

A friend gave me this car.

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1955 Packard Caribbean Convertible ~

It hard finding any Packard scale models. I bought this one at a flea market. It's in 1:32nd scale.

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1953 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible with Camping Trailer ~

These little guys are 1:87th scale. It's sort of differant.

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1948 Tucker Torpedo, 1:24th Scale ~

This 1:24th scale model I bought from the Franklin Mint. And yes...it cost a mint at the time.

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1947 Cadillac Convertible ~

Die cast cars convertibles with their tops up are seen too often. This was a commemerative for something or other. The entire body and othe pieces are gold plated. When I closed my hobby shop in 1999, I saved all of the gold plated cars.

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1932 Ford Coupe ~

The chrome on this car is gold plated.

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1902 Knox Hearse ~

This is actually a die cast bank in 1:24th scale. I bought it from eBay years ago.

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1940 Ford Coupe Street Rod

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1948 Chevy Woody

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This one has three rows of seats.

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1948 Ford Howard Johnson's Ice Cream Truck

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1932 Ford Vicky Street Rod Roadster

1950 Cadillac Convertible

The chrome pieces on this car are gold plated. The seats and convertible top are actually real leather.

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Seats and top are real leather.

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Set of Five Vans ~

Made by Jada Toys. 2007 in 1:64th scale. Set consists of 2001 Chevy Astro Van; 1962 VW Bus; 1965 Ford Econoline; 1965 Dodge A-100; DIV Cruizer.

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Early 1950s Toy Truck ~

I bought this old tow truck off of eBay several years ago. I actually got it for 50c. The boom is missing but it's still a cool old toy truck.

Oldtime Gas Pumps ~

This is the stock that I had left when I closed my hobby shop in 1999. They are 1:16th scale. To keep them dust-free, I took my wife's old round fist tank that she never used and am using it for a display case. It has a light which makes it even better.

Antique Vintage Cast Iron Beer Wagon ~

This isn't really a die cast car but it's pretty cool. It's an old cast iron toy beer wagon. It dates to 1890-1900. It is close to 1:18th scale. I don't think it was ever played with as the condition is excellent and all the barrels are still there.

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It has an eight team of horses. The umbrella, driver and his dog are intact. These are all pieces that are removable the same as the barrels. It's weird to get something this old that is so complete.

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The really weird thing is that it only cost me $35.00. They originally wanted $75.00.

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I added this wagon to my old west town.

Click this link to see my model car collection

Check out my die cast metal campers ~

Click these links for my buddy, George's collection

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