Friday, August 15, 2008

MORRIS MINOR TRAVELLER


Vanguards - Morris Minor Traveller

Morris Minor Traveller 1953-71, 1953 Morris Minor Traveller Estate introduced, based on the Series 2 Minor with a 30 bhp 803 cc engine. It had exposed ash framework, a hinged rear seat and a compartment beneath the boot floor housing the spare wheel and toolkit. October 1954 New horizontal grille fitted and sidelights moved to the wings. Body-coloured dashboard got a central instrument dial. October 1956 Renamed Minor Traveller 1000 with larger 948 cc engine, improved gearbox and single-piece windscreen. De Luxe models had over-riders, leather trim.

BMW MINI COOPER EDDIE STOBART LTD.





Eddie Stobart Limited is Britains largest independant road haulage company and notably the most famous. The Company's history stems back over half a century starting from a rural village location to become a major national and international operator. In the year 2000 Eddie Stobart employed over 2500 people, operated nearly 1000 vehicles out of 30 depots across the UK and Europe

This die-cast is Corgi 1/36 BMW Mini Cooper Eddie Stobart Ltd. From Brighton via Bruges to Belgrade, the UK’s best-known livery is to be seen all over Europe. Now it’s ES’s turn on the rally circuit, with this captivating new 1/36 model of the BMW Mini.

Thursday, August 14, 2008

40th ANNIVERSARY MATCHBOX COLLECTION

In January 1947, two Ex-Servicemen and old friends Leslie Smith and Rodney Smith formed a Company to be called ‘Lesney Products.’ The name Lesney was derived from their Christain Names. The partners astutely anticipated the demand for domestic electrical components, and manufactured these for other companies.
The design and production of toys began mainly as a sideline when the Company was not busy, sub-contracting for toy companies. This gave the partners the confidence to produce their own toys which were then sold through toy factors. One such factor was John Kohnstam whose trade mark was ‘MOKO.’ By late 1948, the first toy – a road roller was produced followed by others. These early Lesney Toys were similar to Dinky Models.
The Company continued to produce toys and by 1953, stimulated by the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, models of the Coronation Coach were released. The success of these, particularly the Miniature, was so overwhelming that Lesney decided to scale down their larger toys to a miniature range. Packaged in a small box about the size, colour and a shape of a matchbox – the ‘Matchbox Series’ was born.





No.1 Aveling Barford Road Roller No.4 Massey Harris Tractors

No.5 Double Decker Bus No.7 Horse Drawn Milk Float No.9 Dennis Fire Escapes

The 40th Anniversary Collection Box design follows the style of the first Gift Set produced by the original Company. The five authentic models re-created from new moulds for this Collection, have been selected from the first 10 models issued from the ‘Matchbox Series.’ This Collection represents the originality and wide ranging appeal of a small toy vehicle which Matchbox Toys and Lesney Products have now been producing for 40 years; including such famous names as Models of Yesteryear, Superkings, Convoy and Dinky itself as well as the “Matchbox Series”.

Monday, August 11, 2008

HOT WHEELS ROLLIN' 100 CAR CASE




This is a great case for kids with LOTS of cars. A few of these replaced the many unsightly bins of cars we had around our house. Keeping them in a case like this cuts down on damage to the paint and being on wheels makes it easy for kids to move the fun from room to room / clean up after themselves. The slots that hold the cars come in a variety of sizes. Some of the largest trucks won't fit, but most will. (Comment by M. Roth)

New for 2006! Blue & Black Asst. The 100 car case has a cool new look & includes a removable dual launcher. Lift the telescoping handle & wheel the case anywhere. Boys can launch 2 - 1:64th scale vehicles at once. This case holds up to 100 - 1:64th scale Hot Wheel Vehicles. Order Now.

HOT WHEELS OVER THE DOOR DISPLAY CASE


It's cool to display 120 of your favorite 1:64th scale Hot Wheels Vehicles. This lightweight case clips on the back of a standard door. Store and display vehicles in these awesome vinyl pockets.


This is really neat. It holds a ton of cars and fits over the door. Our boys have a million cars (not really, but they have filled up 2 of these w/leftovers). The slots are pretty good sized and there is a larger pocket towards the top. However, not all cars fit in the pockets. It doesn't hold larger type vehicles (example: ambulances, bulldozers, ect) but most of the cars fit nicely. Overall is a smart idea to get the cars off the floor (and out from underneath your feet!). (Comment by Melissa Kyle) Order Now.

Friday, August 8, 2008

CAR TRANSPORTER

Car transporter directly benefit the private; they reduce delivery costs and the risk of accidental damage en route and they ensure that the customer himself can “run-in” his new car from the start. Motor manufactures use them to deliver to their distributors and the docks; distributors use them to supply their area dealers. Nearly all transporters are articulated so that there is always a fresh load of four, six or eight car waiting for the first available tractor. Car delivery companies often operate Ford D tractors because their range of engines match the differing transporter sizes. The semi-trailers use both hydraulic and mechanical power to operate the loading ramp and fold the upper deck when the unit is returning empty to base. (~Corgi Juniors Collectors Album)





K-8 Guy Warrior Car Transporter


MB11- Car Transporter

Monday, August 4, 2008

JEEP WRANGLER SAHARA


This is a very detailed replica of 1/18 scale Jeep Wrangler Sahara diecast model car 1:18 scale die cast. Opening Doors, Opening Hood, Opening Trunk, Detailed Interior, Rubber Tires, Steerable Wheels, Perfectly modeled engine, Accurate Gauges and dash inside. Jeep Wrangler Sahara diecast model car 1:18 scale die cast makes great gift for any car enthusiast. Dimensions L-9 (Approximate), H-3 25 (Approximate), W-4 (Approximate). Order now.

REFUSE TRUCK


K-7 Refuse Truck

Efficient refuse collection is vital to the health, as well as to the attraction of our cities. In recent years, many household items have been made available in easily disposable packs, cartons or aerosols, adding somewhat to the chores of the dustman and presenting a new problem to the vehicle designer. Today, household refuse loaded into the vehicle by mechanical means and then compressed in the lorry by a plate moving towards the bulkhead. Shelvoke and Drewry have been in the business for many years and their vehicles are employed by many municipalities. Of light alloy construction, the body tips the refuse at he final disposal site. (~Corgi Juniors Collectors Album)

Thursday, July 31, 2008

VAUXHALL CRESTA MONTE CARLO RALLY





The Vauxhall Cresta was launched in October 1957 and like the FA had a distinct transatlantic look to its styling. Initially launched with a 2.2 litre engine it was enlarged to 2.6 litres in 1960 so driver John Watson and his crew, Frank Dimblebee and John Whitmore, entered the 1961 Monte Carlo rally with 95 BHP at their disposal, for the car was almost completely standard. They started the event from Warsaw in Poland and were classified as finishers in 140th position, quite an achievement when you consider that Mr Walker drove the last 450 miles on icy mountain roads with no brakes!

The hugely stylish Cresta is a perennial favourite for Vauxhall fans. This is the first of a new casting, and we are hugely impressed. Lledo have had a chance to let themselves go a little with the chrome on this model, and the results are gorgeous.

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

DINKY - 1964 MINI COOPER "S"





The Mini designed by Alexander Issigonis was introduced in 1959. The car epitomizes its era, hailed as the Swinging Sixties together with the Beatles, Stones, the Mini Skirt, Mary Quant and liberal attitudes. Its unique size and creative style captured the imagination of the World.
The Cooper S is a sporting development, with the larger 1275cc 4 cylinder engine developing 75bhp and a top speed of 144kph.
The Mini Cooper won many races and rallies including the Monte Carlo beating larger and more powerful cars. Shop here

Monday, July 28, 2008

CORGI GOLD PLATED 50 YEARS LAND ROVER



Conceived as a short term model by the Rover Car Company, the Land Rover was launched at the Amsterdam Motor Show on April 30th 1948. Designed as an improved four wheel drive machine to the Jeep it was thought to be ideal for farmers and the developing third world, possibly even used to pull ploughs.


An immediate success, orders poured in from all over the world and King George VI ordered the first of many to be used on royal estates. Everyone wanted a Land Rover and it became a common sight on farms, in forests and in the police and armed forces as well as gaining huge popularity in Africa and other parts of the developing world. Land Rover could go where no vehicles had gone before.

Over the years Land Rover has gone through many changes, refinements and improvements but 50 years later it still remains one of the most popular and recognizable four wheel drive vehicles in the world.

Thursday, July 24, 2008

MISTER BURGER MINI PICKUP





This die-cast is Oxford No.MP004-Mister Burger Mini Pickup, it was designed in England by Oxford Diecast Ltd. It was a limited edition in China in 2007. The length is 8.1 cm.

The Mini Pick up was a special designed for trading fast food of Mister Burger. It was the first shop to sell burger in Leicester, England. The color of the body is reddish yellow, promotional advertising and logo, clear windows, black baseplate and certificate of a limited edition.

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

EUCLID QUARY DUMP TRUCK


Regular Wheels No.6 Euclid Quary Dump Truck


For the heaviest work on the most uneven sites, the Dump Truck is the answer to the civil engineer’s problem. Built somewhat on the lines of a military vehicle that is intended to be used off the road, the dumper has very deep chassis members, a Diesel engine developing at least 120 h.p. and a 5 –or 6 speed gearbox to give flexibility under load. The all-steel tipper body is specially shaped to load and unload rapidly : rectangular bodies tend to retain a small but significant part of a difficult load, such as wet sand. The dump truck driver is protected from debris during loading by a robust plate extending from the body over the cab.

Monday, July 21, 2008

COCA-COLA BRAND 1920 MACK AC


The invention of the patented formula for COCA-COLA and the subsequent retailing of the soft drink began with the Atlanta pharmacist, John S. Pemberton. However, in 1886, it was Asa G. Candler who was most responsible for beginning the aggressive promotion that would build the brand into a world-renowned entity. Candler, who bought the name and the formula in 1891, was an aggressive marketer who made sure the COCA-COLA name was known wherever people stopped for refreshment. Of course, one of the most obvious ways to make the name COCA-COLA familiar to all was to promote it-in its trademarked Spencerian script-in as many places as possible through signage at retail outlets and on billboards across the country. Indeed, as early as 1908, it is estimated that signs bearing the COCA-COLA name covered 2.5 million square feet of wall on American buildings. This aggressive marketing campaign would continue until the present day when COCA-COLA is truly one of the most recognizable brands around the globe. Now, the authentic reproduction of a vintage sign for “Stoneleigh Pharmacy,” advertising COCA-COLA, appears on a classic 1920 MACK AC truck. The MACK truck-another name that is instantly recognizable as an American classic-is re-created in a precision engineered die-cast replica. Crafted and decorated with authentic COCA-COLA trademarks and graphics, your official model is produced by-and available only from-Matchbox Collectibles, the greatest name in die-cast.


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...