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

BURAGO 1998 VW BEETLE 118 DIE CAST METAL MIB A3079    US $39.99

Bburango 1 18 Porsche 911 Carrera 1997 Diecast Car    US $10.99

Bburago 1 18 Scale 1998 and Up New Beetle Volkswagen VW Cyber Green Metallic    US $14.95

Bburago 1 18 Shelby Series 1 1998 Die Cast Car with Box made in Italy    US $14.99

Bburago 1996 Dodge Viper GTS Coupe Bijoux Collection Diecast Italy Display stand    US $19.99

GULLWING 1954 MERCEDES BENZ 300SL 118 DIECAST Check this out    US $15.00