MATCHBOX MOY - Y11 1938 LAGONDA DROPHEAD COUPE

This car was powered by the famous 41/2 litre engine of Henry Meadows Ltd.
The engine had a top speed of nearly 100 mph. A Lagonda using the same power unit was outright winner of the classic Le Mans race of 1935.

A superb highly detailed model of the Matchbox Model of Yesteryear Y11 1938 Lagonda Drophead Coupe, beige body, black chassis, maroon interior, black grill and silver disc wheels. This model made in England, issued in 1972.

MATCHBOX MOY Y5 - 1927 TALBOT VAN "ROSE'S LIME JUICE CORDIAL"

Rose’s Lime Juice Cordial was the livery for 1985, and indeed carried through to 1988. The initial releases had a cream body with mid green chassis (and black or tan seats). The following year the body colour had become off white and the chassis dark green (again with black or tan seats). While the wheels were generally green, examples of the pale cream body version are known with red wheels.

Although the majority of these models were made by Lesney in England, a final production run of the Rose’s version was undertaken in 1988 in Macau (inscribed as such on the baseplate) Buy it now.

MATCHBOX Y5 - 1972 TALBOT VAN "DUNLOP TYRES"

The year 1978 was to prove significant in a number of ways. Matchbox Models of Yesteryear were still the prime interesting among many collectors. What made 1978 special was the new casting to fill the Y5 slot: announced as a 1927 Talbot van. When the Talbot van did arrive, it certainly as it included a fairly unusual feature for Yesteryears, namely opening rear doors.



For 1984 there was another so called limited edition, in Dunlop livery. Dunlop vans change little. Look out for the seats, which could be tan or black, and the wheels – either a bright yellow or a paler yellow. Buy it now.

1/18 FIAT 500 DIECAST MODEL

The rear-engined Fiat 500, launched in 1957, was even smaller than the Mini, and it was very popular in Italy, where the roll-back canvas roof made it great fun to drive in sunny weather. But the back seat allowed passengers little room. Buy here.

NOSCOTT'S CAT 980G WHEEL LOADER

This Caterpillar 980G Wheel Loader has wheels that roll with authentic tire tread design, a working rock bucket that scoops and dumps, a boom that raises and lowers, detailed cab interior, and realistically moulded guard rails and ladders. See more.

NORSCOT'S CAT 924G VERSALINK WHEEL LOADER

The world of heavy plant and machinery is one of ever growing fascination, from simple for lift trucks right up to mammoth earth mover. Thankfully diecast manufactures such as Norscott have superb ranges of these types of vehicles to satisfy the huge interest in diecast replicas of these hard working giants. Here is a flavour of the Norscot 1:50 scale ‘Caterpillar’ range.

This Caterpillar 924G VersaLink Wheel Loader has a single-piece boom-style lift arm with interchangeable work tools including bucket. It comes with a series of work tools, as per the real machine. See more.

JAGUAR X-TYPE DIECAST MODEL CAR

This is Maisto 1/18 scale Jaguar X-Type. The model features opening bonnet, boot and front doors, the shut lines are as tight as the actual car’s – so that it really is an accurate model. The basic moulding is excellent, the curved feline haunches over the back doors are superbly captured, as are the car’s subtle decorative features.

But it’s the extra detailing that makes the model. Excellent wheels, ‘chromework’ Jaguar rear badging and a fabulous engine bay are great touches.

Inside, it’s a marvel. Not only is there a detailed dash, but some of the touches are great. You can read the setting of the radio and air conditioning! Door handles are picked out in chrome, the wood looks more real than the timber you see in a lot of full size cars, and the door pills are cut away so a 1/18th scale driver could pull them to with no problems! You can pratically smell the wood and leather as you look into the super-detailed interior! Buy it now.