By Gary Faules

NASA Mentor Director

For most automotive buffs the fascination began in the sandbox. I have many memories of pushing a toy car around a make-believe race track while making engine noises in the back of my throat. We are older now, but the reality is many of us still have that same childlike desire to have those toy cars and trucks. Had I only known how much I would miss the wooden logging trucks, bulldozers and cars that I enjoyed as a kid--let alone known how much they would be worth today--I surely would have kept them in a safe place. Hind sight... only dreams now.

But wait, maybe there is a way! One of my good friends, Paul Chenard of Nova Scotia, might be able to help us turn back the proverbial clock. Take a look at his post Collecting Toy Cars: A Healthy Addiction. And if you're too young to appreciate it, at least it's not too late for you to begin stashing your favorites away in the attic, because believe me, the day will come.

Comments

Jun 2, 2008 1:49:15 PM

I WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THAT FOR A SPINN!!!!!

GTwildfire
May 16, 2008 7:28:18 PM

Brings back memories. Just remember to wash your hands cause they're probably painted with leaded paint.