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...
Which Toy Car Inspired You To Be A Petrolhead As A Kid?

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…

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?

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?

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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Comments

Zubayer Rezoan

What is the common thing between F1 engine and pretty girls?
Both are super hot but not reliable.

08/27/2016 - 09:33 |
131 | 2

What is the common thing between slick tires and teenage boys?
Both are super fast but lose control in excitement.

08/27/2016 - 09:34 |
36 | 2

What is the common thing between Jeremy Clarkson and US Government?
Both want more POWEEEEEEEER!

08/27/2016 - 09:34 |
81 | 4

What is the common thing between DEVEL SIXTEEN Manufacturer and Donald Trump?
Both have no idea what they are talking about.

08/27/2016 - 09:35 |
66 | 5

What is the common thing between KoenigsEgg and Boil Egg?
Both taste GOOD!

08/27/2016 - 09:36 |
26 | 3

What is the common thing between Rimac Concept One and Sniper Rifle?
Both are silent killer.

08/27/2016 - 09:37 |
40 | 1
Jambret Chinatown

Boulevard Chevelle

08/27/2016 - 09:35 |
9 | 0
Zubayer Rezoan

What is the common thing between Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg?
Both burn each other’s photo and flush it in the toilet.

08/27/2016 - 09:35 |
16 | 1

What’s the common thing between GTR fanboys and Nvidia fanboys? They are 12-years old!

08/27/2016 - 14:21 |
17 | 1
Anonymous

Need For Speed: Porsche Unleashed

08/27/2016 - 10:23 |
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Janno

Well, I think i am a car guy because I used to play forza motersport 2 with my uncle wenn I was younger and I loved it😊😂

08/27/2016 - 10:52 |
1 | 0
Anonymous

This, remote controlled.

08/27/2016 - 11:17 |
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Anonymous

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

me too, got it for my 6th birthday….

08/27/2016 - 19:07 |
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suchdoge

Need For Speed: Porsche Unleashed

08/27/2016 - 11:53 |
3 | 0
The Retro Guy

What is the classic in-car imitation steering wheel brand? I want it

08/27/2016 - 12:05 |
0 | 0

tomy(which is now as takara tomy)

08/27/2016 - 12:11 |
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TheTrout

So many to choose from, but maybe the saleen s7 in that orange/red colour they did. Or a dodge viper rt/10 in metallic blue with white stripes.

08/27/2016 - 12:22 |
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Camden Wolfe

Video games upon Video games.
Midnight Club 3, Need for Speed, Mario Kart, San Francisco Rush, Moto GP 3, Moto Racer, TrackMania, Crash Nitro Kart, too much more.
Video games aren’t really playing with toy cars, they’re actually playing with virtual toy cars.

08/27/2016 - 13:17 |
8 | 0
Cruising Down The Street In My Eight Six (Squadron HachiRoku

In reply to by Camden Wolfe

I love Crash Nitro Kart… that was my ish back in those days

08/31/2016 - 16:13 |
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