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Michael Fernie profile picture Michael Fernie 7 years ago
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Which Toy Car Inspired You To Be A Petrolhead As A Kid?

In our latest community question, we asked you which model car started your car obsession when you were younger. Here were your nostalgic answers...

Remind me later

1. Me - Jaguar XK120 Dinky Toy

It's been through three generations of my family and still sits on my window sill!
It's been through three generations of my family and still sits on my window sill!

2. Justin Johnson - Hot Wheels Deora II

A fond favourite of many Hot Wheels fans out there
A fond favourite of many Hot Wheels fans out there

3. Daniel Hall - Jaguar XJ220 with homemade modifications...

It's never too early to start modding!
It's never too early to start modding!

4. Sebastien Laborn - Shelby Cobra Daytona Concept

Which Toy Car Inspired You To Be A Petrolhead As A Kid? - Ask Car Throttle

5. Ian Wright - Scalextric BMW M1

Dat straight-six doe
Dat straight-six doe

6. Alex Tomic - Lamborghini Diablo

A BBurago favourite
A BBurago favourite

7. Chris Mormile - Tamiya Blackfoot RC

Which Toy Car Inspired You To Be A Petrolhead As A Kid? - Ask Car Throttle

8. Kevin Burgess - The classic in-car imitation steering wheel

Interior is still nicer than a GTR
Interior is still nicer than a GTR

9. Willem Christo Christoffel Abrie - Ford Sierra RS Cosworth

Turbo was life from an early age with this one
Turbo was life from an early age with this one

10. Tuna - The box of dreams

The organised chaos of the 'car box'
The organised chaos of the 'car box'

Have you got a special toy car or miniature that started you on the road to becoming a petrolhead? Comment with a picture of your inspiration below!

For reference, here is the original community post!

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