Jim's Collection - 60 years of Diecast Cars and Trucks - Part I

Meet my neighbor, Jim. He is a man just like me, only he was born 60 years earlier and lived a life full of experiences not many are still around to tell about, let alone with a mind just as sharp as it was when he entered the Second World War in 1945 as a young man. Jim and I live across the street from one another, and have for many years. In all this time and through our friendship it has been one of my greatest desires to film him with his immense collection of vintage diecast toys, most of which he collected decades ago and lovingly displays in his basement, just as I do. Jim is a wonderful man, with a heart bigger then an elephants, and full of memories and stories that could fill thousands of pages in a fine print book. Jim is 91 years old, lives on his own, has outlived the only two women he has ever loved in his life, and drives his Buick daily to visit his many close children. If you like this video, please, leave a personal message for Jim, as I will be sharing them with him, although presently he is not very familiar with the internet, let alone KZbin. He does look forward to the messages that I have told him he will receive from around the world from my many, wonderful, like-minded viewers, so let's make that come true! Thank you all.
O-Dawg

[@charlessanchez2694]

I'm 56 but could spend an afternoon or two mesmerizing...wonderful collection Mr. Jim

[@TXpete]

Jim sounds like a hell of a man, what a treasure. His die cast collection is incredible too. Thanks for sharing

[@nikkimckinney2025]

I know

[@racegrooves]

Thanks to Jim for letting us see his collection! Superb! Thanks O-Dawg!

[@saiftheamazingdrifter1393]

sup race grooves

[@racegrooves]

Wassup!

[@pulokdey1650]

+RaceGrooves wassup

[@Attck.]

I love ur channel

[@joeypurczynski3927]

hey race grooves

[@sub4ra]

Wish I had a neighbor like that. Awesome die cast with great life stories to tell! I hope to be as half as sharp as he is if I make it to 91! Welcome to the internet and KZbin Jim, thank you for sharing!

[@dougsnider8780]

He's 95...

[@krazyhippy]

Just finding this video. This is an amazing collection. Jim sounds like a amazing man, and I have so much respect for him. He is from a very tough generation and I hope Jim is still around and collecting.

[@jakobwilcyn7437]

I would of been really nervous touching some of those pieces due to there age and rarity. Jim has a incredible collection. Not only do I want to thank him for his service but I want to thank him for allowing us to view his amazing collection.

[@wtffor]

+John Byrd It was truly a privilege to explore his collection hands on. Jim and I discussed the video at parameters beforehand, and he did warm up to the experience as the interview continues (in total it was 4 hours, but I have edited it down to 30 minutes or so, which I will release on KZbin weekly for the next month.

[@DetroitNerd]

it would be awesome to sit and talk to this gentleman. I can only imagine the stories he has.

[@BluesBoy-ij2rb]

What a privilege , honor to know and interview a treasure of a man like Jim !!!!...............................Erik

[@wtffor]

Yes it was, thank you Erik!

[@neildickson5394]

I hope this wonderful gentleman is still alive. He's so alert and a very elegant gent. Most people with these collections are extremely picky, but his collection looks a little haphazard, and he allows the interviewer to really paw his stuff.

[@SoulaymaneT]

His collection may be made out of die cast, but Jim is pure gold god bless him.

[@micmac1121]

So glad you shared, I'm 50years old old nd I have to say, Corgi, and Mtachbox, I held on to a few! Thank you Jim, You did what I Wanted to do!.. I had thousands of Matchboxes and 1/25th scale I loved

[@mikdavies5027]

What a quiet, modest man, who's achievements will probably never be fully known. My very best wishes to him!

[@billplunske5573]

Seeing this 4 years later..is this amazing gentleman still with us?

[@leebrewer1190]

Thank you JIm, for your service, without people like you we would not be able to enjoy hobbies like yours.

[@GenXstacker]

Love this video and love talking to the old timers like Jim. When I was 20ish I spent a lot of time around WW II vets and heard some incredible stories: One guy was in Germany, most of the others were in the Pacific. One of them served on a submarine. These guys were all like Jim, some of the happiest and friendliest guys around. I think they saw so many horrors of war that it made them just grateful to be alive and able to enjoy the simple things in life (like collecting die-casts). Anyways, thanks for posting the video.

[@djgingecoldwell10]

Bless you Jim, what a brilliant and beautiful collection, some of your pieces I remember as a boy.

[@nathanmiller1840]

Older video, new collector. USA based, 44 years old with a 4 year old son. I love old VW's so Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche is what I force my son to collect, haha. I love how you just want to touch each one, get good shots of them, etc... and yet you're semi-restrained and very respectful.

[@RandallCheek]

Awesome collection..... ty for your service Jim!!

[@raymond186]

I just goes to show, man's best friend is his dog ( oops I mean toys). and that you're never too old, bless..... great vid

[@Thumper17]

Wow, thank him for his service and for hanging on to some gorgeous vehicles. Privileged to bear witness to this mans collection.

[@karlawson]

I am a Canadian Law Enforcement Officer, and I am delighted to see your collection, Jim. Thank you for your service to us Canadians, Brits, and Americans, and please keep up the great work, as well as you "wtffor." I love seeing these collections in such great condition, and with such a thorough and intimate history as you have with many of them. Cheers, gentlemen.

[@wtffor]

Thank you very much for your message! Jim appreciates it also! Cheers!

[@trentmcgee9186]

Lovely chat between 2 great guys. Thanks for sharing. 😃👍

[@GHOSTJERKER]

Fantastic collection and a classy gentleman! Thanks for sharing this OD! 👻

[@ericheaton642]

Hi ghost jerker

[@hwroadbeasts]

GHOSTJERKER how are you

[@kailyrcarchassez0618]

GHOSTJERKER wheres tge wh Picking?

[@mja1900]

Jim .. you are a legend ❤❤

[@joaoalmendra65]

I feel like very tiny right now...... You what?!? Collecting since 55? Wow!! And an actual ww2 veteran! Outmost respect to you Sir. Cheers. That second car the blue one very rare was made in Portugal. The irony me watching this and spotting that, ah ah the, odds of that.

[@thepyke883]

My collection is around the same size mostly dinky and corgi toys from the 1930s to 1960s and I'm only 12 years old now!

[@wtffor]

Congrats! How did you get so many Dinky Cars?

[@fordmodelcars3258]

I have around 300 1/18 1/24 and 1/43 ford model cars

[@lovedogs2030]

The pyke same but I got cars from 1920 to 1980 and I'm 11.

[@lovedogs2030]

I have some of the army ones to got the tank and the trailer and lots more mostly dinky

[@the.magnus]

The pyke I am 12weeks old and I have a bigger collection

[@crabboimadudes8974]

He is a cool man👌

[@trevorwillis8580]

Amen to this Guy! Thanks Jim for your service! Not many men left from WW2 to tell these stories!! Just amazing! What a amazing collection!!

[@extrastype]

Great collection and man. He speaks of 50 60 years as if it was last week. He's lived..

[@wtffor]

He is amazing, very sharp man.

[@idontwantahandle]

God bless you and thanks for your amazing military service. You are a true hero.

[@sallmonsal5106]

thank you for sharing Jim to the World ♡

[@dickgrayson5298]

What a treasure to have Jim around to share with you, and then yourself to share with all of us. Please extend our thanks to this gentleman our great appreciation- it means a lot to pass this kind of stuff on. Wonderful!

[@atomicbrainz]

I could listen to Jim all day!

[@baremetalHW]

I have some dinky toys... but damn... that is sweet...just amazing.. Love hearing his stories of days gone by..

[@isaacsrandomvideos667]

baremetalHW FANCY SEEING YOU HERE!

[@talwindersingh3721]

Hey Baremetal,nice seeing you here!!

[@archiebunker6059]

Amazing collection of an amazing man, I thank you deeply Jim, you've made the world a better place.

[@tekmonkey782]

thanks for sharing your neighbors collection, its a joy watching and seeing two collectors share the love of the hobby

[@roberthawkins5785]

seeing things like this when I was growing up made me start collecting. my Beast of Burden

[@wtffor]

It all starts somewhere, Dinky was a super cool toy and also inspired my collecting

[@funeralbillii9172]

Thank you for not only showing the collection but for letting Mr Jim tell his story. Great job and let him know how much we love this!!

[@karthikkarthik-tw9ev]

Congratulation to Jim thanku Very much for sharing the video super toy car collection keep it up

[@talwindersingh3721]

Love the collection Jim,I am 29 and collect die cast models,will display it proudly like your collection some day.

[@dreadnok320]

2 of my favorite things WW2 truly the greatest generation . MY grand father was in WW2 D+20 on He only spoke to me once about the war. See he was a medic and just did not talk about the war. Not many of tease guys left. My grandfather pass in 99 . Its cool this guy lives next to u. His collection is truly epic . Bravo for putting it out there. So often tease great collections we all put together largely go unseen. KZbin let's us see inside the mind of collectors .Great collection Jim

[@Diecastic]

This collection is exquisite! Thanks to Jim for taking the time for allowing you to film the collection, chat with him and share it with us.

[@787crew5]

Diecastic 4a

[@beanapalooza6614]

that's a wonderful thing sharing a love of collecting with someone from a different generation. it's a bridge to bring people together. and now the things you've learned from him. not just Diecast, will be with you forever and I'm sure, will be pasted on to others. just because of little toy cars!!! that's why I collect also, to connect with others!!! thank you and Jim!!! AMAZING life and collection!!!

[@trancenental]

Jim - thank you for sharing your history and experiences with us, let alone your amazing collection! Thank you for your service - From San Diego, CA, USA

[@radar468]

Jim thank you for your service. My grandfather trained in England and was in the 1st armoured devision which ended up being the 4th and Later the 5th. He served in Italy. Your collection of military vehicles is impressive and one of a kind. Thank you for sharing it with us. Truly enjoyed. Looking forward to seeing your trucks. Awesome video!

[@stevebrown8745]

I would love to sit with him and hear of his 4 years in ww2. Bring his past to life again.

[@quorthy]

Firstly Jim, thank you for your service. It means a great deal to me to hear the stories of men and women such as yourself who helped create the world we enjoy today. Secondly thank you for sharing you collection with us. I wish you all the best for the future.

[@bronzesnake7004]

Wow! Tell Jim my father was an officer aboard the H.M.S. Illustrious with the far east fleet during WWII. What an awesome collection! I started in 1965 when my grandfather came over from England and brought a huge case of them, and Dinkys with him. I was smitten right then and there. I have close to 5,000 die cast and the majority are now Hot Wheels, but my heart remains faithful to Corgi and Dinky. Jack Canada

[@J0s3ph__]

Thank you Jim for your service. From England

[@diecast_MikeEspo]

Outragest collection , Thanks for the video , Mike

[@eastnysfinest239]

this older gentleman is beautiful history of collecting god bless him simply fantastic long live you bud............... so so much history I got to the point in this video where I went from liking his collection to loving him and his stories you are extremely lucking to have a neighbor like him cherish this older brother bro because people like him are a dying breed .

[@dodgydavetime1943]

A very impressive collection my respect admiration and a little bit of jealousy well done sir

[@krl8506]

Thank you, for your service, sir.

[@pollyg562]

if i could meet any movie star/rock star or Jim,id pick Jim any day,his a real hero

[@SupercarGarageUSA]

Awesome video! , very very cool , 10 thumbs up!

[@abstractheory1]

Wow! My Grandfather was also in the war (US Navy) aboard the Carrier USS St. Lo, that was hit by a kamikaze and sank. He was the guy that set the cables to catch the planes when they landed. Thanks for your service, sir!

[@user-br4uf5xs2z]

I love KZbin for things like this, we woldn't know it existed

[@jamestaffae5178]

Great collection. Thanks for sharing with us Jim

[@clown8466]

lets all salute this man......... he deserves millions of respect

[@carmelodominguezclinton3673]

now thats a true collector...thank both for sharing

[@sergioquintero699]

Me again +wtffor i just have to say that i have MUCH RESPECT for Jim amd want to thank him for his service and also thank him for allowing you to film and share wirh all of us his pride and joy of cars and trucks,it truly is a legendary collection,60+years of collecting,i wish i can be like jim

[@BosskCade]

Wow what an amazing collection and an even more amazing guy. Thanks Jim for letting us take a look.

[@farleygehrmann4094]

Just incredible , incredible ...

[@BlackburnFamilyRacing]

What a collection!

[@Habs24x]

Now we're talking diecast! Loved the video. Thanks for showing us.

[@leeab2824]

Great collection thanks for putting this on KZbin hi from Lancashire England

[@Seabeagle10]

WOW, what a collection.

[@kabir7158]

Fun to see this classy gentleman collect die cast cars....I'm 12 and started the collection in early April Good luck Jim , may you collect foreve

[@frankpalmer8153]

Thanks to Jim doing his part to save the world ! Without these brave soldiers prevailing in WW2....who knows how different the world would have turned out. Freedom is priceless!!! Great collection ! Thanks for sharing.

[@MattMcArion]

Truly enjoy the military story's and he's collection of die-cast vehicles.

[@HARRYCSC]

WOW amazing collection.

[@SuperFreeamerican]

What a fascinating guy. Wow.

[@73bourbon]

What an exceptional collection of memories. This collection is a great treasury comparable to oral storytelling.... My opinion may be exaggerated but truly amazing! Wow! A living encyclopedia! Cheers and thank you for sharing. Best post I've ever seen! Double the gratitude! Take care

[@tortoisetom1]

Still like watching this series once a year or so!

Thanks a lot for sharing Jim's awesome collection to all of us!! Jim is so kind to let you record this amazing treasure, and you are a great collector for giving this man the recognition he deserves for preserving history in all of those pieces. A great pleasure to watch these videos.

[@Mr67Stanger]

Incredible collection! Thanks for sharing it. He would definitely be my very bestest friend!

[@tinmansdiecast6682]

Wow, incredible collection, and an amazing story. I love talking to older folks, so much wisdom and knowledge. Great video as always!

[@AuburnTiger1]

Hey Canadian neighbor, I just came across this KZbin video, even though it was posted 7 years ago. Thank you so much for sharing this gentleman’s collection and his stories. I worked in Senior Living for numerous years and I know how fascinating their stories are. I’m sure this brought much joy to him for you to do this for him. Thank you so much! You’re a great guy!

[@bkdexter79]

God bless this gentleman!

[@the.magnus]

Thanks Jim :)

[@sudiptabhar3161]

Beautiful & diversified collection....many many thanks to let us have a view..THANK YOU

[@wtffor]

Thank you for watching, and glad you enjoyed!

[@victorportalesbeilis7253]

Say thanks to Jim, for sharing and for his time. Also thanks to you.

[@tonytattoo3132]

Thank You For Your Service and Allied Forces Sacrifice Jim...Great Collection of History. Thanks WTFFOR For KZbin Documenting this Collection. Best Of KZbin!!!

[@jeremiebeaulieu8495]

Clicked for the collection, stayed for the storytelling

[@jimhoggtx8962]

This guy needs to have his own show on PBS.

[@sheikahslate0243]

Awesome collection

[@DiecastFan]

Super great collection......it definitely takes the gentleman to great memories and stories!

[@gixxer1114]

now that's a real collector and share the passion he has for his cars . real cool video

[@coolwheelz5190]

Great video, great collection and tell Jim "Thanks for his service"!!!

[@wtffor]

Will do, and thank you for watching and your comment!

[@davemacdonald3889]

What an incredible man.

[@lovedogs2030]

Thanks for your service Jim.

[@231gnx]

Love his classic collection and his wonderful story.What a tough war to live through.My grand dad lived though Japan and the Philipenes in '43-45.i hope when he passes someone with a respectful passion will keep the collection and maintain it.What an honor to know and see this man and his 60 year hobby.

[@benjerry6442]

Great guy with loads of life stories to be told. I love how vague he is about the toy collection yet remembers the war like yesterday. Memory is recall, and his mind is still there in 1943. Seriously had all my favourites that I owned. The Pink Panther Mobile, Space 1999 craft, UFO interceptor, Bond space shuttle, Dinky Stalwart, Centurion tank and trailer, Rocket firing halftrack, Kubelwagon and field gun. My dad bough me something new every 2 weeks, I had most of the best Dinky and Corgi's around. I destroyed them all in play. What a wasteful kid I was.

[@douglasweller9709]

Very nice , thank you for your service!

[@timl7785]

Thank you for your service and sacrifice Jim God bless you

[@_Caporegime]

It's great you've got his story on film. Too many veterans who've experienced and deserve major recognition go unheard. His experiences coupled with his collection is splendid.

[@wtffor]

+Beetlejuice Thank you, I couldn't agree more!

[@Fourwheeljive]

Thanks Jim for sharing your amazing collection and thanks for your service.

[@rocketfire1348]

I need to tell you 2 things. 1 thanks for your service.2 I love your collection. It reminds me of my Grandpa who was in Vietnam. Your collection is awesome

[@wtffor]

I'll pass on the message to Jim! Thank you!

[@jeffupright8468]

Fantastic collection! Thank you Jim for your service. Your stories are great. Can't wait to see part 2.

[@robertoarevalo6290]

Good collectiom de cars the comamdo berry good

[@FasterTheDragster]

wonderful to have a collector across the way, what a great collection and fun share. I liked how you interviewed him about his life and how he got into collecting, can't wait for the next video