MONTE CARLO RALLY SET

From a tiny, cheeky, bizarre looking ‘people car’ invented by design genius Alec Issigonis in the early1960s, the Mini was developed into one of the major sporting sensations of this century. Its capability of embarrassing much bigger machinery in races and rellies captured the imagination of the people like no car before or since.

The Cooper Car Company Ltd., owned by John Cooper, was formed in 1947. In 1961, after official collaboration with the BMC, the first Mini Cooper was announced. This sporting version recognized by its II horizontal grille bars, had a twin-carburettor engine giving 55bph and a top speed of 85mph. Later Cooper ‘S’ variants featured the famous 1275cc. 75bhp engine which had a top speed of 100mph. By the time Cooper’s agreement with MBC lapsed, in August 1971, 145, 493 Cooper Minis had been built the last in July 1971.

During the 1960s, the Mini Cooper dominated the international rallying scene and the Monte Carlo Rally was the most glamourous event of the year. This superb 2-piece set features possibly the most famous Minis of all time, Mini Cooper S 33 EJB, driven to victory by Hopkirk and Lidden in the Monte Carlo Rally of 1964 and Mini Cooper S AJB 44B, driven to victory in the Monte Carlo Rally by Makinen and Easter the following year in 1965.

Each model is made to exact 1:43 scale and produced in England by Lledo PLC. This is to certify that this Monte Carlo Rally Minis Set comprising of two Rally Mini Coopers is one of a special limited edition of 3,000 sets only. Each set is individually numbered.

DINKY : LAND ROVER WRECKER (SERIES II A)

The 109 WB Land Rover Wrecker (Series II A) was produced by Dinky Toys in England among 1970-1974. It is 12.2 cm. long

The Series II Land Rover made it’s appearance in 1958 it was available in two different wheelbase and a range of different body styles. The Series II production continued essentially unalterated until 1971. This die-cast Land Rover car seems to be Series IIA because the front lights were transferred to set at the both sides of the grid of the wheels.

This die-cast Land Rover is white body, black interior, red dome lights, white-on-red “Motorway Rescue” labels on sides, white-on-blue “Rescue” on roof sign, opening hood and doors, black base-bumper and boom, Speed wheels with 12-spoke chromed hubs, jewel headlights, black grille, unpainted or black tow hook. It is interested in collecting.

ERF LV LOW LOADER AND BOAT LOAD-ROBERT WALKER

Die-cast Lledo No.DG 189006 ERF LV Low Loader and Boat Load-Robert Walker Ltd. Limited Edition. It could be able to use with a replica of the train, scaling “00”.

The origins of ERF in fact stem from Foden: the initials stand for Edwin Richard Foden, who with his son Dennis, and others from Foden, set up their own company in 1933. From the outset this has been a highly successful name in the truck industry. Until 2000 the company was located at Sanbach, but on being taken over by MAN moved to Middlewich. Models exist from many manufactures of ERF trucks of the post-war years up to the present day.

Robert Walker purchased his first truck in the mid 1930's to haul produce from his own and neighbouring market gardens to market.At the end of the Second World War, he diversified into general haulage and the business grew rapidly.Low loaders were added to the fleet in the during the 60's and 70's undertaking many unusual loads one of which was the ill fated 'Bluebird' boat on a countrywide exhibition during 1965.Today the Company is controlled by the third generation of the family and operates a fleet of specialised vehicles.
This die-cast had loaded a boat,the head trailer was painted deep red and alternated pale red, the trailer made of metal painted pale red with boat load, removable tires, clear windows, black interior, with limited edition cerfiticate.

1956 CHEVY BEL AIR CONVERTIBLE

1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible is a 1:18 scale diecast car. This 1956 Chevy BelAir measures 11"L x 4"W x 3.75"H. The 56 Chevy features a detailed engine and interior. Diecast metal, classic1956 Chevy Belair has workable steering, free wheels, opening doors and hood.

Take your mind back to the fabulous '50s. Remember those classic convertibles in cool colors like orange and turquoise? Here's the '56 Chevrolet Bel Air convertible you (or your dad) might have longed for, re-created in die-cast metal. The doors, hood, and trunk all open, and the steering wheel actually turns the front wheels. This orange and cream classic dream car is 11 inches long from the jet-shaped hood ornament to the taillights in the fins. It comes with a black display stand with the car's name in gold. Makes a great gift for anyone who graduated in 1956, or collectors of any age. --Marcie Bovetz - Editorial Review. Shop here.

1958 CHEVY CORVETTE

The Chevrolet Corvette was America's premier 2-seater sports car and featured a new fuel injected 283 cubic inch engine producing up to 283 horsepower and a four speed transmission. This 1958 Chevrolet corvette convertible 1:18 scale diecast car. This 57 Vette is diecast convertible with opening doors/trunk/hood, free wheels, and workable steering. Detailed engine and components.

Dreaming of that classic red sports car? Here's one you can own until the real thing comes along. It's a 1:18 scale model of a 1957 Corvette. The model, which is part of the authentic-looking Road Legend collection in die-cast metal, measures 9.5 inches long and has realistic details. There are white bucket seats, a "fuel injection" decal on the white side panel, an intricately rendered dashboard, and a steering wheel that really turns to change the angle of the front wheels. The car comes attached to a 14-by-5-inch black plastic stand with nameplate. The stand can be removed using a small Phillips screwdriver. The body of the car is metal, but some of the detailing is made of plastic. --Joan DeClaire -Editorial Review. Shop here.