A passionate interest in Cars
Toy Cars are a must-have toy for toddlers. My passion begins right from childhood as kids get toy cars. As they get older, some of these passionate individuals manage to have quite a collection of real cars. However, there are those who do not get enough resources to accomplish this, and instead they just increase their collection of toy cars. I am one of them! No matter what your age, collecting model cars can become an exciting hobby, but also a good investment as many toy cars increase value over time as they are collectible items. This hobby has been around almost as long as the automobile, and yet, it is still a passion of many!
Scaled models are manufactured in a range of scales such as 1:12 1:18 1:24 1:32 1:43 1:64 and others. Cars that are especially attractive are those with a real eye to detail. Doors, hoods, trunks and fuel caps that open, ashtrays that slide out and glove compartments that work are some of the realized features. Some models of cars even have hanging ignition keys and removable hood pins to open the hood. Most have working car steering and suspension with real materials used in the interiors.
I love every single part about these street machines. I love the sound, speed and especially the looks of these rolling masterpieces. The inspiration of cars will never escape out of my mind. This quality about me will never change or alter in any way. I dream them, I feel them and I think about them all the free time I have. You would find Cars Magazines, Cars Brochures on my Shelves and Cars Posters on walls of my room.
I am really attracted to cars and I feel extremely happy when I am in my toy-car showroom. It may be childish but I never feel odd living with my cars. When I was young, toys always had a special place in my heart, and I really liked trains and airplanes too. In fact when I was very young, my parents tried to get me more interested in trains and airplanes but I always came back to my first passion, cars.
My pursuit may not have gone far enough to earn a world record, but such a collection is still unique in Pakistan. Each of my cars has a history, “Memories may fade with time but these cars take me back to moments in the past”. When I hold a car in the palm of my hand, I remember things I had forgotten about the past, and this gives me immense joy. In fact, I can’t explain it in words.
Scaled models are manufactured in a range of scales such as 1:12 1:18 1:24 1:32 1:43 1:64 and others. Cars that are especially attractive are those with a real eye to detail. Doors, hoods, trunks and fuel caps that open, ashtrays that slide out and glove compartments that work are some of the realized features. Some models of cars even have hanging ignition keys and removable hood pins to open the hood. Most have working car steering and suspension with real materials used in the interiors.
I love every single part about these street machines. I love the sound, speed and especially the looks of these rolling masterpieces. The inspiration of cars will never escape out of my mind. This quality about me will never change or alter in any way. I dream them, I feel them and I think about them all the free time I have. You would find Cars Magazines, Cars Brochures on my Shelves and Cars Posters on walls of my room.
I am really attracted to cars and I feel extremely happy when I am in my toy-car showroom. It may be childish but I never feel odd living with my cars. When I was young, toys always had a special place in my heart, and I really liked trains and airplanes too. In fact when I was very young, my parents tried to get me more interested in trains and airplanes but I always came back to my first passion, cars.
My pursuit may not have gone far enough to earn a world record, but such a collection is still unique in Pakistan. Each of my cars has a history, “Memories may fade with time but these cars take me back to moments in the past”. When I hold a car in the palm of my hand, I remember things I had forgotten about the past, and this gives me immense joy. In fact, I can’t explain it in words.
Based in Lahore the historical city of Islamic Republic of Pakistan, I have managed to collect nearly 5000 model cars over the course of 40 years. I started collecting toy cars when I was only eight years old. It was quite difficult to collect a large number of die-cast cars in Pakistan because of their non-availability.
I don’t know why, but I’m really attracted to cars and I feel extremely happy when I’m in my toy-car showroom where these rolling masterpieces are “orderly parked”. It may be childish, but I never feel odd living with my cars. When I was young, toys always had a special place in my heart, and I really liked trains and airplanes too. My parents tried to get me more interested in trains and airplanes but, I always came back to my first passion “Cars”. Inspiration for cars will never escape from my mind.
My pursuit may not have gone far enough to earn a World Record, but no doubt such a collection is still unique in Pakistan. Over the years, I have managed to collect model cars linked to famous personalities — I have cars modeled after the wheels that James Bond, Mr. Bean, Michael Knight and Batman would choose to drive. I also have models of luxury cars, antique cars, classic cars, vintage cars, sports cars, muscle cars, formula 1 cars, NASCAR and movie cars like Knight Rider, Back to the Future, Gone in 60 Seconds, The Italian Job, Fast & Furious Series etc.
Whenever I look back to the days of my childhood, I remember that I played with my toy cars as “car racing”, “car jumping”, “accidents”, “rush driving of fire brigades and ambulances”, “army mission”, “cops and robbers chase”, “copy the car scenes of Hollywood’s movies and TV series like Knight Rider and CHiPs”.
Each of my cars has a history, Memories may fade with time but these cars take me back to moments in the past. When I hold a car in the palm of my hand, I remember things I had forgotten about the past, and this gives me immense joy. In fact, I can’t explain it in words.
I possesses cars of numerous brands, including Matchbox, Hot Wheels, Majorette, Corgi, Johnny Lightening, Burago, Tomica, Jada Toys, Real Toy, Norev, Maisto, Welly, Siku, Kinsmart etc. which are Made in USA, England, Germany, Italy, France, Portugal, Greece, Japan, Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia, China, Taiwan and Macao.
American vehicles have always tempted me, so model cars of famous brands like Chevrolet, Buick, Oldsmobile, Cadillac, Pontiac, Chrysler, Plymouth, Dodge, Jeep feature very prominently in my display. Furthermore, British, Italian, French, German, Japanese, Swedish, Australian automobile models are also the part of my extensive collection. Every toy car is equally important for me.
I was challenged by “Asian Image” an England based Asian community magazine to find some British favourites in my collection. They wanted to know if I had an old Ford Cortina, a Ford Capri and a Datsun in my collection. I am pleased that my answer was ‘Yes’.
I have three lovely daughters who help me managing my passion. I am a simple man with simple pleasures. I have no big dreams. My love for cars never bothered my family because I know how to balance my time between both.
I have never faced any resistance from my parents regarding my passion since my childhood. I really thank my parents for their efforts for polishing my passion. They never refused whenever I asked for a toy car. I remembered my childhood days. Whenever I went to a mart, first of all I would pick up a toy car and look towards my parents who never disappointed me. I would like to say here that I miss very much my lovely (late) Mother. May her soul rest in Peace!
I have models of Mercedes Benz, BMW, Audi, Porsche, Volkswagen, Lamborghini, Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, Maserati, Fiat, Peugeot, Renault, Citroen, Bugatti, MG, Austin Martin, Land Rover, Range Rover, Bentley, Rolls Royce, Morgan, Jaguar, Mini Cooper, Morris, Ford, Volvo, Saab, Datsun, Honda, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Suzuki, Isuzu, Mazda, Toyota, Lexus, Subaru, Hyundai, Holden, Hummer, Chevrolet, Buick, Oldsmobile, Cadillac, Pontiac, Chrysler, Plymouth, Dodge, Jeep, Opel, Vauxhall and many more.
One of my favorite car is 1982 Pontiac Trans Am, which appeared in the Hollywood TV Series “Knight Rider”. This car used as K.I.T.T. Knight Industries Two Thousand in the Series.
I don’t know why, but I’m really attracted to cars and I feel extremely happy when I’m in my toy-car showroom where these rolling masterpieces are “orderly parked”. It may be childish, but I never feel odd living with my cars. When I was young, toys always had a special place in my heart, and I really liked trains and airplanes too. My parents tried to get me more interested in trains and airplanes but, I always came back to my first passion “Cars”. Inspiration for cars will never escape from my mind.
My pursuit may not have gone far enough to earn a World Record, but no doubt such a collection is still unique in Pakistan. Over the years, I have managed to collect model cars linked to famous personalities — I have cars modeled after the wheels that James Bond, Mr. Bean, Michael Knight and Batman would choose to drive. I also have models of luxury cars, antique cars, classic cars, vintage cars, sports cars, muscle cars, formula 1 cars, NASCAR and movie cars like Knight Rider, Back to the Future, Gone in 60 Seconds, The Italian Job, Fast & Furious Series etc.
Whenever I look back to the days of my childhood, I remember that I played with my toy cars as “car racing”, “car jumping”, “accidents”, “rush driving of fire brigades and ambulances”, “army mission”, “cops and robbers chase”, “copy the car scenes of Hollywood’s movies and TV series like Knight Rider and CHiPs”.
Each of my cars has a history, Memories may fade with time but these cars take me back to moments in the past. When I hold a car in the palm of my hand, I remember things I had forgotten about the past, and this gives me immense joy. In fact, I can’t explain it in words.
I possesses cars of numerous brands, including Matchbox, Hot Wheels, Majorette, Corgi, Johnny Lightening, Burago, Tomica, Jada Toys, Real Toy, Norev, Maisto, Welly, Siku, Kinsmart etc. which are Made in USA, England, Germany, Italy, France, Portugal, Greece, Japan, Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia, China, Taiwan and Macao.
American vehicles have always tempted me, so model cars of famous brands like Chevrolet, Buick, Oldsmobile, Cadillac, Pontiac, Chrysler, Plymouth, Dodge, Jeep feature very prominently in my display. Furthermore, British, Italian, French, German, Japanese, Swedish, Australian automobile models are also the part of my extensive collection. Every toy car is equally important for me.
I was challenged by “Asian Image” an England based Asian community magazine to find some British favourites in my collection. They wanted to know if I had an old Ford Cortina, a Ford Capri and a Datsun in my collection. I am pleased that my answer was ‘Yes’.
I have three lovely daughters who help me managing my passion. I am a simple man with simple pleasures. I have no big dreams. My love for cars never bothered my family because I know how to balance my time between both.
I have never faced any resistance from my parents regarding my passion since my childhood. I really thank my parents for their efforts for polishing my passion. They never refused whenever I asked for a toy car. I remembered my childhood days. Whenever I went to a mart, first of all I would pick up a toy car and look towards my parents who never disappointed me. I would like to say here that I miss very much my lovely (late) Mother. May her soul rest in Peace!
I have models of Mercedes Benz, BMW, Audi, Porsche, Volkswagen, Lamborghini, Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, Maserati, Fiat, Peugeot, Renault, Citroen, Bugatti, MG, Austin Martin, Land Rover, Range Rover, Bentley, Rolls Royce, Morgan, Jaguar, Mini Cooper, Morris, Ford, Volvo, Saab, Datsun, Honda, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Suzuki, Isuzu, Mazda, Toyota, Lexus, Subaru, Hyundai, Holden, Hummer, Chevrolet, Buick, Oldsmobile, Cadillac, Pontiac, Chrysler, Plymouth, Dodge, Jeep, Opel, Vauxhall and many more.
One of my favorite car is 1982 Pontiac Trans Am, which appeared in the Hollywood TV Series “Knight Rider”. This car used as K.I.T.T. Knight Industries Two Thousand in the Series.
At each time every new car model was very much important for me and it was slept with me under my pillow till another one replaced it. Eid-ul-Fitr, the day full of excitement for me at each year because car models were presented to me as Eid gifts from my parents. Similarly, I always preferred to purchase car models from Eidy.
I have car models of yesteryears too, highlighting my collection as category of “Antique Cars”. I have also models of NASCAR, London Bus, London Taxi, American School Bus, Jeepney and Hollywood Movies Cars like Knight Rider, Dukes of Hazard, Gone in 60 Seconds, The Italian Job, Fast & the Furious Series, Back to the Future, the animated movie CARS and various Cartoon Characters.
My father told me about the Matchbox dinky cars "Made in Great Britain" and Majorette dinky cars "Made in France" which were easily available at Super Stores in Lahore worth Rs.10 - in the year 1977-1978. The friction power Tin toy cars "Made in Japan" were also available in Pakistan in 70s and price was Rs.25. I have also few models of Tin toy cars.
I have car models of yesteryears too, highlighting my collection as category of “Antique Cars”. I have also models of NASCAR, London Bus, London Taxi, American School Bus, Jeepney and Hollywood Movies Cars like Knight Rider, Dukes of Hazard, Gone in 60 Seconds, The Italian Job, Fast & the Furious Series, Back to the Future, the animated movie CARS and various Cartoon Characters.
My father told me about the Matchbox dinky cars "Made in Great Britain" and Majorette dinky cars "Made in France" which were easily available at Super Stores in Lahore worth Rs.10 - in the year 1977-1978. The friction power Tin toy cars "Made in Japan" were also available in Pakistan in 70s and price was Rs.25. I have also few models of Tin toy cars.
My Collection is "Not for Sale" only wish is to Donate it for a ‘Noble Cause’
This kind of treasure takes decades to build, hours and hours of care but if you have the passion then all that hard-work brings pleasure and always keeps a smile of satisfaction on your face.