Bburago, an Italian model car manufacturer, is based in Malgora, Italy. Bburago produced model cars from 1974 to 2005 and again in 2007. Mario Bessana founded this company after a collaboration with Mattel through his previous company, Mebetoys.

The first models produced by Bburago were contemporary European sports that were very detailed and featured many openings. Their 1:18 range was geared toward collectors. In fact, Bburago was the first manufacturer to offer collector models in this scale to the mass markets. The 1/18 range was referred to as the “Diamond” range and included 1930s cars but subsequently included 1950s and 1960s models. One of the first Diamonds was the Rolls Royce Camargue which was modeled in 1/22 scale.
Bburago has some models, especially the early 1/24 models that are highly collectible and considered valuable. The rarest models include the Lancia Beta sedan and the Innocenti Mini 120, Lamborghini Cheetah 4X4, Renault 4L, and BMW 3.0 CSL “Batmobile”.

Bburago’s downfall was their inability to maintain the market share of the 1/18 scale segment. Maisto and Road Champs entered the 1/18 and were producing similar products but at lower costs by manufacturing in the Far East and Bburago insisted on making their model cars in Italy. Additionally, a devastating blow to Bburago was the exclusive contract granted to Mattel to produce model Ferraris and Bburago had been producing Ferrari models, but had to cease production immediately.

Bburago was revived in 2007 and the models are being made in Thailand in order to cut costs.

Bburago Diecast Cars on eBay

vintage Ferrari GTO Burago w box 118    US $25.00

Diecast Model 1940 Ford Pick Up Truck 124    US $9.99

Diecast Model 1940 Ford Towtruck 124    US $16.50

Burago Bburago 1 24 Diecast FERRARI F40 1987 Yellow MIB    US $20.00

Burago Bburago 1 24 FERRARI 275 GTB 4 1966 Grey MIB    US $35.00

Burago Bburago 1 24 FERRARI 550 MARANELLO 1996 Red MIB    US $20.00