YAT MING 1:18 - 1932 FORD 3-WINDOW COUPE

Return to the era of gangsters and rumble seats in this 1:18 scale model of a 1932 Ford coupe. The doors open (with hinges at the back, not the front), the rumble seat pops up for those quick getaways down Chicago back alleys, and the hinged sides of the engine cowling lift up for engine inspection. Whitewall tires and lots of gold trim jazz up the black exterior. The die-cast metal body is extremely solid, although the plastic accessories, such as turn indicators and headlight assembly, could easily be broken by a small child with an aggressive driving style. --Richard Farr  Shop here

EFE 1/76 PLAXTON PARAMOUNT 3500 - BLACKBURN TRANSPORT

Blackburn Transport's striking green compass looks superb in this rendition; the high windows mean there's a big space for the superbly reproduced logo. The model was introduced back in 1999, but its excellent front glazing still make it a top class model. shop here

SUN STAR 1/18 MERCEDES 220 STRICH 8 SALOON

Mercedes 220 Strich 8 Saloon Mittelblau/Blue Diecast Car Model 1/18 Platinum Edition by Sunstar

Features Include-Opening front doors with fully detailed panel.Opening Boot (trunk) complete with detailed spare wheel and correct pattern rubber matting.Opening Bonnet (hood) with fully detailed engine.Opening sunroof with deflector.Positional windscreen wipers.Positional sun visors.Fully detailed cockpit, dashboard and correct pattern drivers rubber floor mat.Operational steering.Correct tire tread pattern.Fully detailed chassis with tow hook.Detailed independent front and rear spring suspension.

MOY Y-9 1920 LEYLAND 3 TON SUBSIDY LORRY

The Y-9 1920 3 ton Leyland lorry joined the range in 1985. It had dark green with red wings and chassis, a black baseplate, black plastic steps and grille & headlights. The interior can be pale tan or mushroom and the wheels were very dark green. 

The livery is in the company of 'A. Luff & Sons Ltd' landscape gardeners and it has 'New Malden,' 'Kingston Hill' and 'Guildford Surrey' tampo printed to the sides. The cab had white lining and the number 3 to the sides and the company name on the top of the cab above the windscreen. Shop here

VANGUARDS 1/43 TRIUMPH HERALD 948 SALOON 50th ANNIVERSARY LIMITED EDITION CLASSICS

Triumph's elegant Herald was styled by Italian Giovanni Michelotti and launched in April 1959, priced at £495 in saloon form. The car modelled, WOY 660, was built on August 24th 1959 and dispatched on 3rd September to Mr Frank Carr, of the influential Triumph dealership 'Carr's Auto Sales', for his personal use. Carr was a good friend of Standard-Triumph's Managing Director Alick Dick, and had previously sold Dick his yacht 'Herald'. The yacht's moniker inspired the naming of Triumph's new model range, so, without this car's first owner, the Herald may have been launched with its development project name, Zobo. Shop here

MATCHBOX YESTERYEAR No.YRS-01-1955 CHEVY 3100, “AAA” TOWING & SERVICE

The American Automobile Association (AAA) was founded in 1902 to serve the nation’s travelers. In the nearly 95 years since its inception, the number of vehicles on American highways has grown dramatically, and AAA has always responded to the challenge. One thing every driver needs is reliable road service when a vehicle breaks down. Sometimes AAA can service a car right at the sight by changing a tire, filling the gas tank, or charging a battery. But there are times when the automobile must be taken into the shop. That’s when the AAA Towing and Service vehicle has always been essential. In the ‘50s, the Sunset Gasoline service station’s Towing and Service truck was just such a vehicle. The station was part of the wide AAA network, and its truck came to the relief of motorrists with in its jurisdiction. After inspecting the problem and determining that the car must be towed, the mechanic used the powerful towing winch to bring the car back to the station where it was given the quality repair service that has always been a trademark of AAA. And now, the AAA Towing and Service vehicle 1955 Chevy 3100 is part of The Fabulous Fifties Road Service Collection. It has been crafted in die-cast metal by Matchbox Collectibles—“the Greatest Name in Die-Cast”

MATCHBOX YESTERYEAR No.YRS-02 – 1953 FORD F100 FLYING “A” TIRE SERVICE

A blowout is one of the most frightening occurrences that can happen on the open road because it usually comes without warning and makes the car difficult to handle. With hands firmly on the steering wheel, the driver must pull the wobbly automobile to the shoulder of the road, getting out to examine the damage to take care of this upsetting driving hazard was the Flying A Tire Service vehicle which was prepared for any type of tire repair. Fitted with a full rack of spare tires, an air tank with a pressure gauge, a  hydraulic jack and airhose, this service vehicle was capable of fixing or replacing tires, safely and quickly. At one time, the Flying A symbol a stylized winged A—was one of the most recognizable gas company logos. It was a symbol of quality and service and, for the traveler stranded on the side of a road, it was a sure sign that the car would soon be up and ready and cruising down the highway. And now the Flying ‘A’ Tire Service 1953 Ford F100 is part of The Fabulous Fifties Road Service Collection. It has been crafted in die-cast metal by Matchbox Collectibles—“the Greast Name in Die-Cast.”