CORGI 1/76 GREEN GODDESS OPERATION FRESCO

The Green Goddess is an icon of emergency motor heritage and despite their age, many are still in working order today. Originally developed in the event of a Soviet nuclear strike, the Green Goddess was a fire engine used by the AFS (Auxiliary Fire Service) until its disbandment and more recently by the British Armed Forces during fire strikes of 1977 and 2002 (codename – Operation Fresco). These largely green-painted vehicles were built between 1953 and 1956 based on an army truck, weighed in at 7.5 tonnes and had a top speed of 45mph. In 2005 the Ministry of Defence sold more than 20 as the government disposed of surplus vehicles. All of the machines were sold for between £3,500 and £7,500. Shop here

MGB WHITE GOLD '50th ANNIVERSARY MODEL'

The MGB, launched in September 1962, was initially planned to have a product life of ten years. However, fears that American safety legislation might ban convertibles, the financial constraints created by the chaos inside British Leyland along with the management’s Triumph bias all threatened to prevent a new car being developed. Instead, the MGB continued selling well, especially in its primary market of America, testament to the genius of MG stylist Don Hayter and the car’s enduring appeal. However, from September 1974, like many other cars of the same era, it was fitted with heavy Bayflex-90 Polyurethane bumpers and had its ride-height raised by 4cm in order to meet stringent US safety legislation. Shop here

SCANIA T FELDBINDER TANKER-AMC CEMENT, NEWCASTLE CO.DUBLIN

AMC Concrete Ltd was established in 2007 by its current owner Andrew McCabe to provide a unique service to the Irish construction sector, supplying ready mix concrete using volumetric mixers.
Using this impressive machinery allows AMC Concrete to provide concrete to customers on a pay for what you use basis.  The Scania T Cab is one of many vehicles in their striking liveried fleet and with the tanker, is used for drawing cement from the cement plant to their own depot in Newcastle Co. Dublin. Shop here

HOT WHEELS 1/43 FERRARI F430 GT3

 

Ferrari F430 GT3 34 JMB Racing Italian GT3 2009 Elite Edition 1/43 by Hotwheels

The F430 is a stunner but it takes on a whole new aura in racing mode. Hot Wheels' rendition of the JMB Racing 2009 car is stunning, with wonderful printing, superb carbon-fibre spoiler and eye-popping engine detail under the clear cover. Simply beautiful.

HOT WHEELS 1/43 FERRARI F430 GT3

 

  Ferrari F430 GT3 57 Italian GT3 2009 Championship Winner Elite Edition 1/43 by Hotwheels
 
This super Kessel Racing GT3 has all the fine attributes of the above vehicle, but this example portrays the victor in the 2009 Italian Championship. With excellent printing and a great interior, it's a winner in every sense.

VANGUARDS 1/43 ALLEGRO SS LAGOON BLUE

When the Allegro was launched in 1973 it was, in the spirit of the times rather brash, with its squared off steering wheel and brightly covered bri-nylon interiors. No product could have exuded the zeitgeist more than the 1750ss shown here in lagoon blue with ochre interior. Shop here

VANGUARDS 1/43 AUSTIN ALLEGRO SPECIAL LE TARA GREEN

Production of the Allegro’s 1300cc engine was reduced due to preparations for the forthcoming Metro during 1978 so BL created the Special LE to maintain production levels. Priced at only £2,965.95 to tempt buyers away from the 1300, it offered a 5-speed gearbox, Sundym tinted-glass, passenger-door-mirror, lockable fuel-cap, fog-lamps, tachometer and a leather steering wheel. Launched on Wednesday the 5th April 1978 and publicised as ‘The Allegro of a Lifetime’ just two metallic colours were offered; Tara Green and Astral Blue. Only 6,800 Special LEs were produced and very few survive. However, the car modelled has been lovingly cared for since 1995 by Surrey enthusiasts Mr and Mrs Don and Norma Bridle.Shop here