I started collecting 1/18 scale models, 22 YEARS AGO ...
July 1990, I was 16 years old. I'm a Ferrarista since I'm 3 years old, and so my first diecast was the Bburago '84 Ferrari GTO.
My goal back then was not to have a lot, just one!!!! But my uncle bought a Bburago F40 and bought one for me .... WOW!!! So it got me thinking, since I love Ferraris so much, Hey! I'll get them all!
At the time, there weren't as many models available as it is today. And not many diecast company either. Maisto & Bburago were almost alone in the diecast universe. So my 3rd one was the Maisto 348 TS.
But on Christmas of "diecast collecting : year 1" , my mother gave me a Diablo and a 911 Carrera (both Maisto). Thanks Mom!!! But you screwed up my plan!!!
So I thought : "Nah! I'll get all the Ferraris and put the Lambo and the Porsche in the middle" ........ and now, we're 22 years later and I got a collection of 448 models (all 1:18) .... so much for the plan!
But they say that, everything must come to an end ...
Lately, I've decided to sell the 350 models of the 448. Getting rid of almost all my models. I hope to generate a good cashflow so that I would be able to get the dream I have since I'm 3 years old : a real General Lee.
So my diecast "investment" of those 22 years would be transfert into buying a dream of mine of which I will be able to truly enjoy each day of the year ... for many years to come ... and a real collector car is a great investment too.
Well that's it ... thanks for reading!
