Wednesday, January 24, 2024

1914 Sunbeam Motorcycle & Sidecar





1914 Sunbeam Motorcycle & Sidecar, Matchbox Model of Yesterday No. Y-8B, made in England by Lesney in 1962, measuring 6.7 cm in length and 4.5 cm in width.

Over a span of almost 60 years, Matchbox produced only 5 types of metal motorcycle sidecars: Sidecars from Triumph, Lambretta, Harley Davidson (2 models), and Sunbeam. If we consider only vehicles in the Yesteryear group, then only sidecars would be produced. One such type is the 1914 Sunbeam Sidecar.

In 1912, Sunbeam began producing its first motorcycles, utilizing a single-cylinder engine of 347 cc with a power output of 2.75 horsepower, designed by John Greenwood. The production of the sidecar commenced in 1914.

The 1914 Sunbeam Sidecar was manufactured in three versions, each featuring different chrome colors. The seats in the sidecar came in black, light green, and dark green. For this particular car, the seats are dark green. Despite being 59 years old, it is in good condition with no broken parts, removable rubber wheels, metal spokes, and a metal underbelly. All parts are metal, except for the driver's saddle and the seat in the sidecar, which are chrome-colored. See more

Tomytec Limited Vintage - TOYOPET CROWN TAXI



Tomytec Limited Vintage No.LV-129A TOYOPET CROWN TAXI, Made in China by Tomy in 2012 
7 cm. long, 53 gm weight

The Toyopet is a Toyota model that was produced during the 1960s and 1970s. The Toyopet Crown LV129A mentioned here is a taxi belonging to Nihon Kotsu. Additionally, the same car was also produced as another taxi model known as the Checkered Cab No. LV-129B.

The Tomitec Limited Vintage is a retro car produced by Tomy, offering more details compared to the Classic line. It features real tires, wheel hub details, and other enhancements. It comes in a better box with improved packing and has limited production. shop here

Tomica, Mini Cooper set Italy Flag



Die-cast car, random box, Tomica, Mini Cooper set, dark blue, the Italy flag pattern on the roof, under the black metal bottom, indicates the mold year 2004.

Tomica Kuji (Random box) started production for the 30th anniversary in 2000. Up to now, there are more than 20 brands of Tomica Kuji. 


The Toyota Prius, Tomica no. 86




The Toyota Prius, Tomica no. 86, was produced by Tomy Co., Ltd. in China between 1998 and 2003. It has a length of 7.3 cm and is at a scale of 1:58.

This is the first model of the Toyota Prius metal car, featuring a metallic green color, clear glass, and a beige interior. The front hood can be opened and closed using a white push button located under the car, which matches the car's metal color. It has silver-bronze headlights and red taillights. This metal car model was in production until 2003 when it was replaced by the Mazda Demio in 2004.

The metal car is in good condition, with 99% of the original color and 1% painted. The glass is not cracked, and the hood opens and closes normally. Shop here

Mazda B1600 Pickup, Corgi No. 413B1





Mazda B1600 Pickup, Corgi No. 413B1, Made in Great Britain between the years 1976-1978, measures 15.5 cm at 1:36 scale. 

This metal car, a pickup truck, is the Mazda B1600 in yellow with attached yellow-black stickers. It features Motorway Maintenance graphics and text on the hood and doors. Inside the pickup truck, there's a metal hydraulic lift installed, with only the plastic basket being plastic. The metal tailgate can be opened and closed, and there's a black metal grille with silver bronze headlights. The underbelly is matte black metal, and there's a tow hook at the back of the car. The clear glass reveals a black interior. 

This model of a metal car had a production period as short as three years. Corgi rarely produces metal cars from Japanese companies. Shop here

Monday, January 22, 2024

Citroen DS19 (40th Anniversary 1955-1995)




Citroen DS19 (40th Anniversary 1955-1995), Vitesse no.L114, was made in Portugal by Vitesse Cinerius Ltd. in the year 1995. It is a limited edition model numbered 03039 out of 12,000 and measures 11 cm in length at a scale of 1:43.

This Citroen DS19 metal car model was created to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the original DS19 model in 1995. The design of the metal car body was inspired by an advertisement from 1955 showcasing the new Citroen DS19 suspension system. The advertisement featured the car being removed from its wheels and placed on four large balls, then installed in a pool. Remarkably, this car is still on display in Leek, Netherlands.

The car model itself is made of light brown steel with a gray roof and features chrome front and rear bumpers, clear glass, a blue interior, and a white steering wheel. It is placed on a red ball, replicating the scene of the car in the pool. The model comes packaged in a display box with a clear cover.


Site Dumper, Matchbox Superfast Wheels No. 26F




Site Dumper, Matchbox Superfast Wheels No. 26F, was made in England by Lesney Products in the year 1976, and it measures 6.7 cm in length.

This diecast construction vehicle, known as the Site Dumper, is yellow-red in color with a black interior and a black underbody. The rear bed of the dumper can be raised and lowered.

Lesney produced this diecast car, number 26F, in approximately 12 different colors and with various other components.


Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y-18C 1918 Atkinson Steam Lorry

    Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y-18C 1918 Atkinson Steam Lorry was made in England by Matchbox International in 1986. It is 11 cm long an...