As you can read on his home page, Kevin has been an enthusiast for several years, starting out by collecting European car models, but subsequently branching out to acquire, well, anything that he finds interesting.
To help him, and others, get a handle on just what 1/18 model cars are available, Kevin is compiling what he calls "The Huge List". This is an amazing database that at present comprises over 7000 entries. Each entry contains the manufacturer's name and catalog number, car description, colour and other details. As well, there is a picture of most of the entries. Every variation of a particular model (i.e. different color releases, race versions, special and limited editions, etc.) is included. An amazing feat!
Kevin has a quite good search engine and a facility for anyone to set up a personal database list. There are links to manufacturers' sites, other collectors, mail order outlets, and other useful sites. As much as I like databases, Kevin's site is so good that I have decided not to reinvent the wheel.
I refer you to Kevin's site for details regarding the various versions that these models are available in. I intend to inform you about the models' quality and the history and relevance of the automobile upon which it is based.