MATCHBOX YESTERYEAR No.YRS-01-1955 CHEVY 3100, “AAA” TOWING & SERVICE

The American Automobile Association (AAA) was founded in 1902 to serve the nation’s travelers. In the nearly 95 years since its inception, the number of vehicles on American highways has grown dramatically, and AAA has always responded to the challenge. One thing every driver needs is reliable road service when a vehicle breaks down. Sometimes AAA can service a car right at the sight by changing a tire, filling the gas tank, or charging a battery. But there are times when the automobile must be taken into the shop. That’s when the AAA Towing and Service vehicle has always been essential. In the ‘50s, the Sunset Gasoline service station’s Towing and Service truck was just such a vehicle. The station was part of the wide AAA network, and its truck came to the relief of motorrists with in its jurisdiction. After inspecting the problem and determining that the car must be towed, the mechanic used the powerful towing winch to bring the car back to the station where it was given the quality repair service that has always been a trademark of AAA. And now, the AAA Towing and Service vehicle 1955 Chevy 3100 is part of The Fabulous Fifties Road Service Collection. It has been crafted in die-cast metal by Matchbox Collectibles—“the Greatest Name in Die-Cast”

MATCHBOX YESTERYEAR No.YRS-02 – 1953 FORD F100 FLYING “A” TIRE SERVICE

A blowout is one of the most frightening occurrences that can happen on the open road because it usually comes without warning and makes the car difficult to handle. With hands firmly on the steering wheel, the driver must pull the wobbly automobile to the shoulder of the road, getting out to examine the damage to take care of this upsetting driving hazard was the Flying A Tire Service vehicle which was prepared for any type of tire repair. Fitted with a full rack of spare tires, an air tank with a pressure gauge, a  hydraulic jack and airhose, this service vehicle was capable of fixing or replacing tires, safely and quickly. At one time, the Flying A symbol a stylized winged A—was one of the most recognizable gas company logos. It was a symbol of quality and service and, for the traveler stranded on the side of a road, it was a sure sign that the car would soon be up and ready and cruising down the highway. And now the Flying ‘A’ Tire Service 1953 Ford F100 is part of The Fabulous Fifties Road Service Collection. It has been crafted in die-cast metal by Matchbox Collectibles—“the Greast Name in Die-Cast.”

EFE 1/76 ALEXANDER Y TYPE - SELNEC CHESHIRE

This clessic vehicle shape is this time released in the simple but attractive SELNEC livery. This particular vehicle carries the registration number VDB 959 and fleet number 959 working route 124 to Hazel Grove. We caught sight of a pre-production model. Shop here

LUXURY DIECAST 1/43 2009-2010 CHEVY SUBURBAN

The Chevy Suburban has been a long time running model for General Motors. Each year they come up with new upgrades and features. The Chevy Suburban has also been used as a Presidential escort vehicle. This replica has been carefully re-created in great detail by Luxury Diecast! It feautres opening front doors, detailed interior, rolling wheels, and the Suburban decals. It measures about 5.5" long x 1.75" wide x 1.75" tall and comes with a black display base and clear acrylic cover. Shop here

LUXURY DIECAST 1/43 2009 CADILLAC DTS OBAMA PRESIDENSIAL LIMO

This is THE BEAST! Own a piece of history! Our 2009 Cadillac DTS Presidential Limousine from Luxury Die Cast is carefully re-created in highly collectible 43rd scale die-cast. The model measures 6.5 inches long, 2.75 inches wide and 1.75 inches tall. Outstanding features include four articulated doors revealing authentic wood trim interior, rolling wheels and Presidential seals and flags. The rear of the car is detailed with Presidential license plate #44 and twin antennae. Complete with crystal covered presentation base for years of protected, proud display of your Luxury Die Cast collectible. Shop here

CORGI 1/50 BOWKER GUY INVINCIBLE

Guy Invincible Platform Lorry with Fruit Box Load & Shap Clock - W. H. Bowker Ltd. Started in 1919 with his first lorry initially to deliver for his own fruit and vegetable business . Demand for transport led Bowker to expand into general haulage. In 1989 the Company moved from his base at Blackburn up to Preston and operates a modern fleet of 150 trucks and 350 trailers specialising in international haulage. Shop here

EFE 1/76 BRISTOL VR III - WESTERN NATIONAL G.W.R.

The Lizard is the ultimate destination of this vehicle on route 527. It carries the registration number VDV 141S and fleet number 941 and carries a G.W.R. house advertisement on its side for this beautiful county, llustrated is a pre production sample. Shop here

SOLIDO 1/18 CITROEN 2CV CHARLESTON

Another great home grown classic model from this French manufacturer. The Citroen 2CV Charleston fully captures the look of this cult car and perhaps this model is helped by the fact that the doors are not intended to open, so the body lines are not interrupted. The model comes in grey. Independently sprung wheels act just like the real thing. The bonnet ribbing is very well done. The basic interior is well crafted. The flapped up windows look the part. Well worth the money. Shop here

CORGI 1/50 LAND ROVER 'CHIPPERFIELD'S CIRCUS'

The Chipperfield's Circus models has arrived, and a very pleasing addition it is too. It is the Land Rover as a public address vehicle to announce the arrival of the circus to town. Apart from the familiar red and blue colour scheme, and the provision of two loudspeakers, the model comes with two white metal clowns.

These figures will certainly make the display come to life, being delightful figures, carefully hand painted. Playing his familiar trumpet is a model representative of that famous 'musical' clown Charlie Cairoli, while about to drench anyone within reach with a bucket of water is a model representing one of the 'slapstick' greats, Professor Grimble. It is worth mentioning again that these figures are hand-painted, and look extremely effective. Shop here

LLEDO 1/76 LEYLAND 8-WHEEL PLATFORM LORRY-BRTISH RAIL

The prototype of this model, although actually a four-wheeler, surprisingly lasted long enough to carry the later yellow BR livery. Shop here

CORGI 1/50 LEYLAN OCTOPUS TANKER 'McKELVIE & CO.'

The Leyland Octopus tanker looks particularly splendid in the brown and red livery as used by McKelvie & Co Ltd for the transportation of bulk liquid. The livery has been extremely well applied, especially on the cab. Shop here

CORGI 1/50 MACK B SERIES PUMPER 'LAMPETER'

The Mack B Series Pumper is availabel in the colour scheme adopted by Lampeter, which is an all-over yellow. --Shop here

VITESSE 1/43 ASTON MARTIN DB5

Aston Martin DB5 Silver Birch 1/43 Diecast Model Car by Vitesse

The Vitesse is very pleasing car, namely the Aston Martin DB5 in Silver Brich. On the latter model, the paint finish is particularly good.

ERTL 1/18 1970 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SX DIECAST MODEL CAR

1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass SX Diecast Car Model 1/18 Die Cast Car Elite Edition by ERTL

The history of Oldsmobile was a rollercoaster ride that lasted for 107 years and then quietly ended in 2004 but their legacy lives on as diecast model cars. The Oldsmobile Cutlass became America's best seller in 1976 with a lot of popularity based on rave reviews about its Rocket V8 engine. They may be gone for good, but your diecast muscle car collection will keep it remembered forever.

The 1970 Cutlass came in seven body styles with this being a beautiful 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass SX Diecast Model. With GM tossing out the 400 cubic inch limit for intermediates and the 442 now coming standard with the larger 455 cubic inch Rocket V8 from the big Oldsmobiles and previously used in the 1968-69 Hurst/Olds, Olds discontinued the 400 engine entirely and also offered the 455 as an option in the Cutlass S models.