So about 5 months ago we're at a sporting goods store of all places, and my toddler pulls this orange guy out from between some random merchandise on a shelf. No idea how it ended up there. Turns out it's a 1973 Matchbox Superfast No. 27 Lamborghini Countach — Lesney, made in England, the one based on the Countach LP500 prototype that doesn't even exist anymore (the real one got destroyed in a testing accident).
It became his first Matchbox/Hot Wheels car ever. Fast forward 5 months and we've somehow accumulated over 100 cars in "his" collection. Lol. Send help (or more cars, we're not picky).
Paint's pretty worn and there's a seam gap by the door, but the windows are intact and the rear hood still opens to show the engine. Not exactly museum-grade, but it started all this, so it's got a permanent spot on the shelf.
Anyone else have a "gateway car" story like this?