The inspiration behind Matchbox cars came from a school rule. Leslie and Rodney Smith started their toy company, Lesney ...

All of this shows how misinformation propagation continues to surround these antique toy cars to this day. Fans looking for a modern alternative to this classic can check out Matchbox's Mobile Crane.

Matchbox cars ... so these little toy cars were often damaged or lost. Or smashed with a hammer. Or blown up with firecrackers. All of which makes this collection of vintage Matchboxes so compelling.