1/24 AHRENS FOX NS4 1925 FIRE ENGINE

Ahrens-Fox Fire Engine Company built over 1500 fire engines between 1911 and 1977. The roots of the company go back to the 1850s under different names. In 1975, the Ahrens Manufacturing Company got it start. In 1891 Ahrens merged with three other manufacturers to become the American Fire Engine Company which in 1903 merged with International Fire Engine Company to become the American LaFrance Fire Engine Company. Ahrens Mfg. broke from American LaFrance in 1904 and in 1910 became the Ahrens-Fox Fire Engine Company. Ahrens Fox was recognized as the 'Rolls Royce" of fire trucks, reflecting not only its expense but also it quality. Many Ahrens Fox pumpers are still operational today.

1:24 scale Ahrens-Fox N-S-4 '25 Fire Engine Diecast Model by Yat Ming Signature is highly detailed. It comes in very elegant display box with black velvet inserts. It also comes with 24K Gold Plated Coin of Authenticity. It is very smart model of this fire engine finished in red/brown with gold lining, moveable spoked wheels, numerous chromed parts, 2 ladders, moveable spotlight , approx 29cm long. Buy it now.

1938 FORD FIRE ENGINE

Ford created this sturdy little pumper for the Georgetown Engine Company No. 1 using its one-ton truck chassis. The grille, fenders and headlights were redesigned for 1938, and behind that barrel-shaped, oval grille was Ford’s rugged flathead V-8. The 221-cubic inch, 85-horsepower, 24 stud-per-head (also new for ‘38) powerplant was up to the task of motivating the little workhorse. The introduction of the new chassis was popular with firefighters, for it allowed them to carry more gear, more conveniently—just the ticket for the heroic job they had to perform.

Painted in bright red with superb applied graphics and pinstripes, the windscreen wiper is a separate part, the searchlight swivels and pivots, and, on the right side, a rotating, emergency light assembly, with three red lights. A chromed, red light/siren unit is mounted on the hood. In the driver’s area you get a 3-D dash, and nicely scaled steering wheel, pedals etc, and brake levers. The seat’s moulded in soft-touch plastic, behind the driver, there’s a hose reel with a length of hose that rolls off. On the left side, there are two sections of hose (non-removable) in mounting brackets. There’s also a rear-mounted hose reel, with nozzle. The rest of the hoses, located above this reel, are of the moulded-in variety, made to look as if yards of it have been folded there for ready access. There’s a separate, chromed nozzle on one end of this hose assembly to provide a touch more realism. In the rear, you’ll also find two, chromed work lights, and mounted on either side of the handrails, above the hose deck. Various gauges, and levers, and tools (non-removable) are also mounted on this truck, along with nozzles, two lanterns, and two fire extinguishers. Buy it now.

1946 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN AMBULANCE

New From The Franklin Mint 1946 Chevrolet Suburban Ambulance Limited Edition of 2500 Worldwide! Model Features Working Suspension Working Steering System Functioning Door Windows Hand-painted Two-tone Color Scheme Hand-Painted Rims and White Wall Tires Detailed Undercarriage w/Full size spare Fully appointed interior with folding front seats Numbered, Limited Edition plate is attached to the rear door Comes equipped with two authentic, scale sized stretchers, pillows and a medical kit Opening Hinged Hood Reveals Fully Plumbed and Wired 216.5 c.i 90 hp six-cylinder engine Each Model includes a custom nameplate, collectors guide, and numbered certificate of authenticity Precision Die-Cast Replica 1:24 Scale Model 8.5 Inches Long . Buy it now.

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.