ART MODELS 1/43 FERRARI 500 TRC

These come two versions of the 500 TRC of 1956, displayed in the box with the bonnet placed to one side so that you can see the fine engine detail. One version is as driven at the Mille Miglia in 1957 by G. Koechert, the model having a tonneau cover in place. Shop here

Second is as driven at the Swedish Grand Prix in 1957 by J.Batista Falla. Shop here

ART MODELS 1/43 FERRARI 166MM

The Ferrari by Art Models is truly excellenct. There is the Ferrari 166MM of 1948 to 1953, as driven in the 1950 Mille Miglia by Marzotto and Marini. Shop here

THE BEDFORD 12 cwt VAN

The Bedford 12cwt Van (25a), known in the USA as a panel truck, was only ever painted in dark blue. The ‘Dunlop’ decal was the first non-Matchbox advertisement, Lesney having sought and obtained permission from the tyre company for thids, and Dunlop was the first company to pay for its advertising space on a Matchbox vehicle. The fact that this model completed its life in one guise, with only changes to the wheels from metal to grey plastic and with the decals from orange-yellow to yellow indicates that as long as Dunlop paid for the advertisement Lesney was happy to continue with the model unaltered as long as sales were maintained. In any case, during the 1950s and for most of the 1960s, Lesney could never make enough models because export demand alone always outstripped supply. --Model Collector

MATCHBOX - PONTIAC COCA-COLA

You can't get more American than this coupe with Coke ads. Commemorating a football (soccer in the US.) event, this is a collectable model. Shop here

SCHUCO 1/72 LAND ROVER FREELANDER

Schuco produces its Junior Line in 1/43rd and 1/72nd scale. This 1/72nd scale model shows the high qulity of these inexpensive and well finished models. Shop here

HORSE DRAWN BREWERS DRAY

This model first appeared in October 1988 and holds the distinction of being the first horse-drawn to have a permanent driver, painted manes, collars and tails on the horses, not forgetting the driver’s bowler hat. The model consists of a cast body and footplate, a separate horse shaft and bogie, a plastic single piece driver’s seat and advertising headboard, driver and separate lower and upper beer barrels.

1954 SCENICRUISER

 

Introduced in 1987 all the components were designed specifically for this model. The body consists of a single casting into which is inserted a smoky grey Perspex window section, being the first and to date the only Lledo to have the luxury of glazing. The body is supported on a metal chassis with the axles being held in place by a plastic baseplate. The wheels are single moulded hubs and tyres with the legend Lledo  embossed on the outer walls. These wheels can also be found on the DG15 & 17. Withdrawn from standard range at the end of 1990.