A lavish review of one of this century's most important manufacturers of classic mechanical toys, featuring hundreds of delightful, original modern photographs mixed with illustrations from original Schuco catalogues. This informative and beautifully illustrated book is an absorbing record of the history of this internationally famous mechanical toy producer. Anyone interested in collectable toys will be entranced by the illustrations; anyone who is interested in the history of transport will be fascinated by the changes that this century has seen.