Many automotive enthusiasts' paths began with loading up some brightly colored cars into a Fisher Price garage as a kid. Then you grew up, and parking garages lost their luster, only really memorable ...

“Good job, John,” I encouraged my 14-month-old grandson as he set the car loaded with wooden “people” down the garage ramp. “Wheee!” — he mimicked my words as the vivid orange one-seater swirled down ...