They are loved by children the world over and, thanks to their durability, have been passed down through the generations.

Luckily for me, I'm so picky when it comes to cars that I instantly ignore at least 75% of the new models on the market. I've had big hopes for Matchbox in recent years, but I may have been too ...

For a car never sold new in the U.S., the Nissan Skyline GT-R has an enviable reputation here. Enthusiasts know it as a movie and video-game star, and even as a surprisingly common matchbox car.