1918 ATKINSON STEAM WAGON

When one thinks of the “Golden Age of Steam,” the first image that comes to mind is the locomotive, thundering into palatial stations with clouds of steam billowing everywhere. Yet, the success of the railroads also depended on other steam-powered engines-not the least of which was the steam-engine wagon, which transported essentials to the builders of railroads. One famed maker of steam wagons was Atkinson & Co, of Preston, Lancashire. Originally the firm sold and repaired steam wagons produced by another company. However, when that company moved and took over its own sales, Atkinson began producing its own wagons in 1916. Atkinson incorporated the very best it had garnered from its experience in sales and maintenance. Its early models featured 2-section boilers, a tubular super heater and a 2-cylinder compound engine, and the success of these designs laid the foundation for the long line of trucks and busses which were manufactured up until 1970. Now, with a full load of cobblestones and sand, and 1918 Atkinson Steam Wagon bearing the imprimatur of the City of Westminster is on its way to repair a city street. This intricate model has been crafted by Matchbox Collectibles exclusively for the Age of Steam II Collection.

LAND ROVER - CITY OF BATH FROM FIRE HEROES

The piercing scream of a siren and the powerful roar of a diesel engine! The local fire department responds to another call with a great sense of urgency, for every second counts. Now Corgi pays tribute to the fearless firefighters with the FIRE HEROES Showcase display series. It captures the drama and excitement of classic fire apparatus. Combining intricate engineering and authentic decoration, this unique series is a fitting tribute to legendary fire engines.
Each model is mounted to a display stand and includes a full-color collector card. This informative collector card can be affixed to the display stand. As your collection grows, be sure to arrange each display stand side-by-side to create an impressive panoramic display.

The die-cast Land Rover – City of Bath is one of the five models of Fire Heroes Series. Land Rover – City of Bath, Base on the standard Land Rover 86” chassis the built-to-order Fire appliances were small, easily maneuverable and capable of operating in restricted spaces. They tended to be sold to works fire brigades or small airfields where they operated as first response vehicles.

The FIRE HEROES Showcase display series from Corgi makes a worthy addition to any die-cast collection. Collect them all and be sure to look for future release!

HORSE-DRAWN MILK FLOAT

The popularity of the horse-drawn milk float as an early Lesney toy led it to be recreated in miniature. It earned its special place in Matchbox history as the only horse-drawn issue in the entire line of 1-75 die-cast miniatures.

The early Lesney Milk Float in blue is far rarer than the orange version. It may even been a promotional model for a local dairy company as all the collected examples have been found in Britain.

MB 38 MATCHBOX MODEL A FORD VAN

Matchbox made promotional models for many other companies and attractions. But this particular MB38 was made to promote Matchbox itself. The first regular issue MB38 rolled down a Matchbox assembly line in 1982. This vehicle, for the 1-75 line, was the Champion Spark Plugs van. It came with royal blue cab, black base, white roof and shining chrome bumpers, headlights and grille, along with the company’s familiar red and black logo incorporating a sketch of a sparkplug.

Matchbox itself has used the vehicle for sale and advertising messages such as the last model was suspended production in 1992 later on it was produced in Macau, China and Thailand. It is a Model A Ford Van, a yellow colour that advertised itself.

CITROEN TYPE H MICHELIN DIE-CAST

The die-cast is Eligor No.2421001 Citroen Type H Michelin, producing under the license of Citroen and Michelin in China 2003. The length is 9.8 cm. (Scale 1:43) In Thailand, the die-cast from France that we are well acquainted and knowing well is Majorette and Solido.

Eligor is the die-cast from France that I would like to introduce to you, it was born in France in 1978 by Jacques Grelzammer, Eligor who was a proficient car production of French brand, especially, Citroen, Renult, Pergeot and it is still produced some model of the die-cast from the present production plant in France.

The die-cast of Citroen Type H. which was a unique Truck Classic Van.(The first assembled of the real car was produced in 1948) This car is a yellow-blue van body, Michelin tires, Bibendum markcot between the windows, a sliding door at the right side, clear windows, grey interior, packing in a show case with a back curtain and a gasoline pump. It is very beautiful.

MORRIS MINOR TRAVELLER

Die-cast Vanguard No.VA10005 Morris Minor Traveller was designed and produced by lledo PLC. in England 1997. The length is 8.8 cm. (1:43)

Morris car and Austin Mini is relative car because it was produced in the same product plant that is British Motor Corporation. The real Morris Minor was assembled in between 1948-1971. A total of every kind of the product is 1,368,291 cars.

For a Morris Minor Traveller (ESTATE) it has a special character. The back structure of the Van with the back door is made from wood ASH. The Morris Traveller began to assemble in 1952 and finished this output in 1956. This model used the engine 803 cc. 30 mph. (4800 RPM) a highest speed is 97 km/hr.

This die-cast Morris Minor Traveller of Vanguards is cream body, the front and back bumper, the wheel cover and front light, plated chromium, rim of the door, door handle, front hood, back door hinge, gasoline tank cover, shield water wiper and silvery bronze colour. The box has a photo of the car and variety of data which is specific data in each car. It is mainly different from others that were designed for multi-purpose, using to load for every kind if it is the same scaling car of Vanguards. It is complete with spare parts that are side viewing mirror, a car photo card with its history of the car on the backside of the card.

THE ECONOMY CARS "BUBBLE CAR"

The BMW Isetta was introduced as an economy vehicle in 1955 and became a world-wide successful seller, through to the early 1960s. It was built between 1955 and 1962 with a one cylinder, 298 cc motorcycle engine and managed 70 per gallon with a top speed of 55 mph.
As an economical vehicle it not only displayed the attraction of cheap motoring but also gave the simplicity of parking in any small space, and as a result almost 200,000 cars were built to meet demand.
The rear engined car had an unusual full width front door, two large front wheels and two small narrowly set rear wheels. The English market version, nicknamed the “Bubble Car”, had only one rear wheel, to render the vehicle eligible for the UK motorcycle license laws.

The die-cast 1958 BMW Isetta 250 was issued in a large variety of colours-pink, red, yellow, green, orange, maroon and blue. Beautifully crafted 1958 BMW Isetta 250 diecast model car 1:43 scale die cast by Hongwell Cararama. Great collectible or gift piece. It is one of the best showcase model for any auto enthusiasts. See More.