Question on the History of Model Cars Magazine....

[Billy Kingsley]

I just sorted my entire Model Car Magazine collection, and put every title into numerical order...When I did MCM, I discovered that I am only missing two issues since I started reading, and I will have one of them shortly (#117). The other I missed is #88.

What my question is, what was the issue number of the Very First Issue of Model Cars Magazine?

I started reading with #63 in 2000 and I bought #59 in Toledo a few years back. It almost seems like it's the second or third issue maybe.

I want to complete my collection so I'm needing some help from the experts...

Thanks!

[Ray]

Hey Billy, the premiere issue was Vol 1. Issue 1 October 1999 and has a scratchbuilt Alfa Romeo by Dave Cummins on the cover.

[Billy Kingsley]

Thanks Ray, but what Number was the issue? I'm guessing it was either 58 or 57?

[Ray]

What's on the cover of the one you are saying is number 63. I ask because on all my 2000 issues they only have the months (ex July/August 2000) I don't see an issue #.

[BIGTRUCK]

Hi Billy, heres #1 oct 1999 then #2issue #59nov/dec...and your #88 july/aug 2003

[Ray]

Thanks, ya beat me to the punch I was busy scanning all the same issues. Hope that helps ya out Billy

[Billy Kingsley]

Cool, I have #2! The number can be found in the box of info (The Indica) right next to Gregg's letter from the editor

#63 is the one with the "Las Vegas" Lowrider on the cover..

I know I have seen that cover for 88. Hmm. Perhaps I misplaced it somehow!

Thanks Ken and Ray!