MATCHBOX REGULAR WHEELS - COMMER TV SERVICE VAN

In July 1963 another Commer Q25 van was added to the line as a derivative of the 47b Ice Cream Van. The TV Series Van (62b) was replacement for the general service truck and it came complete with three with three plastic television sets, a ladder, an aerial and a working rear roller shutter door.

During most of its five year life it advertised ‘Rentaset’ in red script lettering but just before it was replaced, green ‘RADIO RENTALS’ advertisements were substituted. The windows were always of green plastic but whereas earlier models had the black painted baseplate connected to the body by means of base clips, front and rear, later releases included a river at the front.

There are also minor casting changes concerning the ladder rests. Though most vans had black wheels, both variations were available with grey wheels in very small numbers. This is sometimes a difficult model to find complete because the small parts were originally part of one plastic red moulding on a sprue. As soon as they were separated, it was easy for the small television in particular to be lost as they were carried loose in the black of the van whereas the ladder and aerial could be clipped to the roof of the van.--Model Collector

1:18 1938 MERCEDES BENZ 770K CABRIOLET

The 1938 Mercedes Benz 770 SK Pullman limo was the first Grand Mercedes to feature an oval tubular frame, independent suspension and hydraulic brakes. This evolutionary 770 was strtched 40 centimeters to 6 meters in length, its wheelbase was 3.88 meters. Since its debut in the autumn of 1930 at the Paris Automobile Show, the sensational appointments and exquisite finish helped the 770 to find itself in the fleets of many aristocratic courts and government leaders around the world. It was big and sold for big money (the price was equivalent to that of a single-family home in Germany). When equipped with armor plating (a much requested option as those who rode inside became less popular), the vehicle weighed as much as 4,800 kilograms, which required a supercharger to be added to the straight-eight 7.6 liter engine, boosting the motor's outoput to 230 horsepower. By 1938, the supercharger had become standard equipment and could produce a top speed of 170 kilometers per hour; however, the armored versions were limited to 80 km/h because of the bulletproof cell-type tires. Buy it now.

NISSAN BLUE 1600SSS 1970 SAFARI RALLY WINNER

A very good model, the casting capturing the car's shape and look perfectly, and with a high level of added detail and decoration. If you are a collector of rally cars, this will be a fine addition to your collection to your collection. Limited edition of 2760. See more

VANGUARDS HISTORIC RALLY SET

This superb 2-piece set features rally versions of the Allardette Anglia and the Mini Cooper S, both of which are sponsored by Lledo PLC.

The Allardette Anglia is a 1964 version with a race-tuned 1500cc engine. It took two years and £30k to be built by owner/driver Martin Fox. Martin who has been driving for five years, and hos co-driver Kate Honey take part in rallies all over Europe as part of the Motoring News Demon Tweeks Historic Championship, which is the largest of its kind in the world.

The Mini Cooper S, co-driven by Sam Sullivan, is owned and driven by Stella Morris who had it specially built from scratch up to rally specification at of £20k. Both teams have achieved enormous success, perhaps this is due to the winning male/female combination of each team. The Allardette is currently a top ten car in the Championship.

1955 MERCEDES-BENZ 190SL

1955 Mercedes 190SL Soft Top Diecast Model Black 1/18 Die Cast Car By Welly

The 190SL (Sports & Light) intentionally resembled a scaled-down 300SL roadster, complete with horizontal grille, wheelwell "eyebrows," and alloy doors, hood and trunk. In 1955, the 190SL was priced at $3,998, a bit less than half the cost of a 300SL. It was promoted as a sports-touring car as opposed to a true sports car primarily due to limited power. The 190SL enjoyed an eight-year lifespan from 1955-1963, with remarkably few changes to the original 1955 design.

1:18 1936 CORD 810 DIECAST MODEL

1936 Cord 810 Diecast Model White 1/18 Die Cast Car By Signature Models

Designed by Gordon Miller Buehrig as the Baby Duesenberg, the Cord was hailed as being advanced for its time, both in design and technical features, but its appeal proved to be too short-lived and too late to save the company on its last gasps from the Depression. After six months of debating the proposed design, Duesenberg's boss, E.L. Cord, left Buehrig just four months to build the cars needed for the 1935 New York Auto Show, where it was awarded the title of the most beautiful car; luckily, however, no one at the show bothered to raise the hood because the engines were not ready. Buehrig was praised for beaking all the rule sin auto design. The Cord was the frist American car to feature hidden pop-up headlights, hidde door hinges and a one-piece rear-hinged hood. The Cord's most distinctive styling feature was its so-called coffin-nose hood with its seven wrap-around chromed ribs or louvers, making it the first water-cooled car to dispense with the front grille and radiator shell.

Other advanced features included front-wheel-drive, a four-speed semi-automatic transmission and a V-8 built to order by aircraft engine manufacturer Lycoming, also part of E.L. Cord's empire. The leading edge of the Cord's front wheels actually preceded the hood because of the transmission placement ahead of the engine, making the car appear as though it was leaping forward even when standing still, and making it well balanced. The interior was equally stunning, dominated by an instrument panel reminiscent of an airplane. At both ends of the dashboard were small cranks to raise or lower the hidden headlights given that power-assisted motors were not yet available.

However, the car's appeal proved to be its downfall with the company taking production short cuts to meet the unprecedented orders; the quality problems were eventually fixed but too late to save the marque and E.L. Cord's other automotive ventures, the Auburn and Deusenberg. The last Cord came off the assembly line August 7, 1937.

MINICHAMPS 1/43 AUDI R8R - 2000 LE MANS - 2nd PLACE, JOEST RACING

The team car, carrying race number 9, which had yellow identification markings and was driven by Aiello/McNish/Ortelli. The Minichamps model is accurately reproduced in size and shape.

MINICHAMPS 1/43 AUDI R8R - 2000 LE MANS - 1ST PLACE, JOEST RACING

The winning car entered by Team Joest, carrird race number 8 and was driven to victory by Biela/Kristensen/Pirro. The car sported red identification marking on the nose, rear wing and on the cockpit surround. The cae was powered by a 3.6 litre V8, with a reputed power output of 610 bhp. The model is a limited edition of 4,999 pieces.

VANGUARDS 1/43 FORD LOTUS CORTINA MKII

Undoubtedly, the first inter-continental rally, The London to Sydney Marathon was a true worldwide spectacle uniting drivers and enthusiasts from the 11 countries who entered, and marked the beginning of international rally-mania as it is enjoyed today. The indisputable star was the number 48 Lotus Cortina, driven by arguably then Europe’s finest Rally Driver Roger Clark and co-driver Anderson for the Ford Works Team, which led 8,500 of the event’s 10,000 miles.

CORGI BMW MINI COOPER S IRISH TRICOLOUR BRITISH RACING GREEN

As the New BMW Mini Cooper has grown in popularity so have the options available to the consumer and one of the popular area of accessorizing is in the choice of roof graphics.Ranging from pattern designs to novelty illustrations one of the favourite choices has been the national colours and this model shows the Irish design on a British Racing Green Cooper S.

AUTO ART: 1971 SEBRING-WINNING PORSCHE 917K in 1/18 SCALE

This model is of the 1971 Martini-sponsored Porsche Systems car that took victory at the Sebring 12 Hour race, driven by Vic Elford and Gerard Larousse. The silver car is finished with the Martini sponsors' familiar red, light and dark blue colours and carries the American market Porsche-Audi decals on the nose and flanks. The drivers won the race by 13 laps from the Alfa Romeo of 'Nanni' Galli and Rolf Stommelen.

BBURAGO 1/24 BMW M3 ROADSTER

BMW Z3 M Roadster Diecast Car Model 1/24 Silver Die Cast Car by BBurago

One of the most distinctive cars of recent years is the BMW M3 Roadster. Its long bonnet line and 'kidney-shaped' grille hark back to BMW sports cars of the past.

Bburago has pulled out the stops to do the car justice. That flowing bonnet line in particular is well done, with seperate air-vents, seatbelts, etc adding to the quality feel of the model. It features openung doors and bonnet and poseable wheel logo is legible.

SIGNATURE MODELS 1/32 - 1949 JAGUAR XK120

The XK120 was Jaguar's first totally new car since the end of World War II. Jaguar's founder, William Lyons, designed the car in three months in 1948 and his factory built a prototype for the Earls Court Motor Show in just two weeks. Demand for the car was so great and immediate that all the 1949 and 1950 models were made out of aluminum while the factory prepared the tooling to build the cars out of steel. The car, which sold at a list price of ¢G998, was fitted with a new six-cylinder, twin-overhead camshaft engine of 3442cc that could produce 160 horsepower and a sustained speed of 120 miles per hour, providing the 120 its name. Its revolutionary design featured independent front suspension and hydraulic breaks, which unfortunately had a tendency to wear out quickly. At 5 feet, 1.5 inches, the car was wider than other European sports cars, which allowed roomier leather seats as well as storage in the doors concealed with leather flaps. The car's undercarriage was based on the MK-V Saloon chassis but shortened 18 inches to 14 feet, 6 inches. Famous owners included Clark Gable, Phil Hill and Sterling Moss.

MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER ANIMAL TRANSPORTER

The Mercedes Benz Sprinter universal application combined with a wide variety of upper bodies make it indispensable in trade, the building industry, for local authorities (police, fire & rescue), as well as for landscaping. The livestock transporter features a state-of-the-art species appropriate box body with a variable interior partition wall and 2 water troughs. The ramp can be folded down for loading and unloading horses. Ramp lattices ensure that the animals can be guided gently on & off the vehicle. A true to scale horse is included. Additional horses (#02306) are available. Maximum horse capacity is 2. Highlights include front & rear windshield, doors that can be opened, folding roof, mounting adapter for front-mounted equipment & profiled tires. Upper body features: split side door that can be opened, fold down stairs, tailgate usable for animal loading, 2 fold-down ramp gates, rotating partition wall and 2 feed troughs, suitable for 2 horses (1 horse included). 17.9" x 6.7" x 8.7" inches Made in Germany