BRUMM 1/43 SIMCA D-DAY APERTA 1944

An interesting model has appeared on the Simca 5, in military guise as it would have appeared on D-Day in 1944. Perhaps the paint finish is a little too glossy in places, but pleasing touches are hooded healights (portrayed in black) and the fact that the seats actually tip forward. Buy it now

SCHUCO 1:43 VOLKSWAGEN T1 SERVICE VAN FOR JOHN DEERE-LANZ

The classic Volkswagen T1 Minibus was first produced in 1950 and continued to be made until 1967. Its duties ranged from functional to fun, seeing duty as delivery van, service truck, emergency vehicle, family car and getaway camper. With its low cost, high reliability and ease of maintenance, it was a hit with all its owners, but is probably best remembered as an iconic symbol of '60s counterculture. The VW van was among the first 'forward control' designs in which the driver was placed above the front wheels. Thanks to wind-tunnel testing, the Minibus was aerodynamically superior to the Beetle despite its slab-sided shape. Never known for its power, the Minibus started out with only an 1131cc engine making 25 hp. By the end of its production, engine displacement grew to 1.5 liters, producing a whopping 42 hp. No matter the size, however, the engines were always air-cooled, a VW hallmark. Buy it now

BRUMM 1/43 FIAT 508 'EIAR'

This is the Fiat 508C EIAR (Ente Italiano Audizioni Radiofoniche) of 1948. Once again a fairly basic car, but also again very well modelled. The casting is very thin, so although the glazing is not flush, it gives the appearance of being so. As always the general level of finish is to a high standard. Buy it now

SCHUCO 1/32 MERCEDES-BENZ TRAC 1800 TRACTOR

The MB Trac was developed by Mercedes-Benz from their Unimog truck platform. Mercedes built Trac’s from 1973 to1991 in a variety of configurations, and has since sold the design to another German company that continues to build them. The Unimog truck was originally intended as an agricultural platform, so in the early ‘70s Daimler Benz evolved the design into the MB Trac, aimed at larger scale farming. The new tractor crossed the Unimog technology of all-wheel drive and a robust power transmission to four large equal-sized wheels, with the appearance of a tractor: slim hood, with an angular, elevated driver cab. From the initial MB Trac, a broad product range developed, culminating in the heavy duty MT Trac 1800 Intercooler with 180 hp engine. When Daimler Benz ended production in 1991, 41,000 vehicles were produced, of which 30,000 are still in service. Buy it now

SCHUCO 1/43 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK

The Mercedes-Benz GLK is a compact luxury crossover released as a 2010 model in North America after its public debut at the 2008 Beijing Auto Show. It is built in Bremen, Germany, and its design has been heavily influenced by the Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedans. A variety of engines and transmissions are available, as the GLK can be purchased with 4-wheel drive or conventional rear-wheel drive. Buy it now

CORGI 'GOLDEN OLDIES' : BEDFORD S 'SPRATT'S'

More of the 'Golden Oldies' have appeared, recalling the days when the colorful liveries on commercial vehicles appealed to the young toy-buying public.

Indeed, the Bedford S van comes along in Spratt's livery, which was always popular on the orinal Dinky Toy and certainly looks attractive in its lastes guise. This model has added silver trim for door handles, hinges, and so on. Buy it now

CMC 1/18 - 1954 MERCEDES RACING CAR TRANSPORTER DIECAST MODEL

1954 Mercedes Racing Car Transporter Diecast 1/18 Blue Die Cast Car Model by CMC

This is the 1954 Mercedes Benz Blue Wionder racing transporter. Super high quality and extreme detail, you will marvel for hours inspecting the accuracy and attention to the small detail that CMC is known for. This will be a prized addition to any 1:18 collection. Includes stainless steel ramps, detailed engine, authentic paint and interior. Dimensions approximately L-15, W-4.5, H-4.5 in.