Collectors Guide to Diecast Toys and Scale Models by Dana Johnson (1998, Paperback, Updated)

This is a good, even bold, attempt to define the whole gamut of diecast collectible cars, focusing on the cheaper and later varieties in many forms. It is not perfect; more pictures are needed of less well-known brands and earlier versions of Matchboxes and others, and the writing is not professional or uniform. Nevertheless, the guide is very complete with many fascinating tidbits of information. Any collector will value it, especially beginners.