Australian Trax toys, diecast model cars and buses

Established in 1980 by John Eassie, Trax Models began making 1:43 scale diecast cars in 1986, which were initially distributed to local model train retailers. The company was later sold to Frank Tregellas and Robert Hill, formerly of Matchbox Toys Australia and Matchbox Collectibles respectively, but is now a subsidiary of Top Gear

Trax have their cars made in China and specialise in GM, Ford, and Chrysler models from the 1950s to the 1970s in the 1:43 scale The "Trax Australian Motoring History" series, come in a perspex display case with a removable back story card. Their "Select Series" offers limited edition resin models of exclusive Australian car models in the same scale, while the "Superscale" line provides larger 1:24 scale models with functional doors, bonnets, and boot lids, as well as working steering systems and window winders. The "Trux Series" is a diecast bus and truck more... line in 1:76 scale, featuring models from Top Gear and Exclusive First Editions in Great Britain.

All Trax Models are produced in limited runs and many are serially numbered, primarily in the Legends Series of famous Australian racers and their vehicles, which include models of aircraft. A new catalogue is released every two months, and a book featuring all previous castings is updated every three years. Trax also offers a collector membership club with a quarterly publication and a special member edition. Trax Models are highly sought after by model car collectors worldwide. less...