You see in the picture is a model No.60 638E-60. It is a Ford model A Van, a yellow color that advertised itself. The last model was suspended production in 1992 later on it was produced in Macau, China and Thailand. A present, the price range from US$1-700. It is depending on easy – scant finding. The production is a small number.
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Friday, September 12, 2008
MB.38 MODEL A FORD VAN
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
FODEN COAL TRUCK
One of the most respected names in steam engine vehicles. William Foden produced trucks for a variety of uses in England in the early days of the century. Indeed, Foden’s designs were so surperior, he frequently sued competitors for copying them. In 1900, Foden introduced an “overtype” steam engine. The 300 psi engine was mounted on a short locomotive-type boiler and the vehicle traveled at two speeds: 2 mph and 6 mph.
Within 20 years, Foden developed an advanced vehicle that could attain speeds up to 25 mph—quite a feat considering that the standard speed limit for trucks was 20 mph.
One of the most important roles Foden vehicles played was to carry coal—an important energy source at the time.
Now a steam-powered coal carrying Foden truck is captured as an authentic model by the masters of die-cast classic.
Sunday, September 7, 2008
1960 FERRARI DINO 246/V12
Phill Hill shone in this front engined Ferrari in the 1960 Belgian GP and then drove it to win the Italian GP. One month later it was fifted with a 3-litre V12 engine for Tasman racing in New Zealand. It survived there for nearly 20 years before being restored as the only original GP Ferrari. Engine: 2953 cc V12-cylinder – 310 bhp – 180 mph.
Saturday, September 6, 2008
1932 BUGATTI TYPE 51
Type 51 was the pinnacle of designer Ettore Bugatti’s racing career. In 1931 the type won four premier races. Works drivers included Chiron and Varzi. 31 type 51’s were built. Several works cars being sold later. Our subject went to A.H. Lindsay Eccles, then to Kenneth Bear. 2292cc 8-cylinder – 170 bph – 135 mph.
Friday, September 5, 2008
1957 MASERATI 250F "LIGHTWEIGHT"
In 1957 the Formular I World Championship was Maserati’s with their legendary team of three “Lightweight” 250Fs. Juan Fangio won four GP’s and his fifth and final World Championship in these cars with a win at Monaco. Engine: 2493 cc 6-cylinder – 270 bhp – 165 mph.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
MAISTO VOLKSWAGEN SAMBA VAN
Friday, August 29, 2008
MORTORCYCLE & SIDECAR
We seldom see the die-casting motorcycle side container car in the marketing die-cast. Even though, Matchbox is one of the big producers of die-cast in the world. It has produced 3 styles only in a period of early to the era of Regular Wheels during 1948-1968. These sidecars are as follows:
No. 4C Triumph Motorcycle & Sidecar was produced in 1960 with three colors, a hardly to find one is metallic bronze. It is 5.4 cm. long.
No.36B Lambretta Scooter & Sidecar was produced in 1961 with two colors that is metallic pale green & dark green. It is 5 cm. long.
No.66B Harley Davidson Motorcycle & Sidecar was produced in 1962. It is only one car that is metallic bronze. It is 6.4 cm. long. All of them were produced in England. At present they are in good condition. Especially, on the above mentioned, No.4C, metallic bronze is scarcely to find.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
THE ONLY ONE OF CANNON IN MATCHBOX
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
CORGI - AA MINI VAN
This die-cast AA Mini Van was produced by a license from Austin Mini and Automobile Assosiation (AA) dark yellow body, silver handle of the black door, clear windows, black interior, removable tire, “Patrol Service” tempa. The underneath is metal, casting bulge as an engine and exhausted pipe.
The Automobile Association (AA), founded in 1905, is a theme chosen by many collectors. The first aiming that time is to help its member who was arrested by police for driving over the speed limit. Later on, it had expanded more activities such as in 1908 arranging hand books for members including a representative branch with the names of the auto repaired workers. In 1914 it had 83,000 members until 1939 the member had increased to be 725,000 members. Several of toy ranges included the AA Patrol or Scout on his motorcycle with side car, plus the AA telephone boxes, while vans as used by the organization have been offered in the familiar yellow livery. Perhaps the most interesting, however, was produced by Budgie Toys, of an AA Mobile Control Office.
THORNYCRAFT "J" TYPE BUS
The ‘J’ type was introduced in 1912 as a 4½ tonner having a 30 h.p. 4 cylinder engine, cone clutch and 4 speed gearbox. It was the first Thornycraft to have a ‘live’ rear axle – previous models were chain driven. Like its competitors a straight chassis frame was used and both goods and passenger bodies were fitted. In 1918 a more powerful. 40 h.p. engine was introduced and in the following year, a longer wheelbase was offered increasing the variety of bodywork that could be fitted.
In 1919, Portsmouth Corporation bought 10 ‘J’-type chassis and had them equipped with 36 seat double deck bodies. These were typical of the period and followed horse bus design down to the narrower lower deck to allow the front wheels to turn! This resulted in having 8 inward facing seats on each side but allowed 9 pairs of forward facing seats in the wider upper deck. In addition 2 more passengers could be accommodated alongside the driver. This was an exposed position as there were no windscreens but very often the driver had a tarpaulin which he could tie round his neck in wet weather, similar protection was provides in the upper deck, for the passengers. A porch was built over part of the platform to give the conductor shelter.
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Y14 - 1935 E.R.A. 'R.1.B'
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
THE FOWLER STEAM LORRY 60th ANNIVERSARY HALLS MENTHO LYTUS
The Fowler Steam Lorry was produced in Leeds from 1924 to 1932. 127 were built during this period but only one survives. It was originally supplied to Leeds City Council but now carries the Halls Mentho-Lyptus livery.
The Fowler operates at a working pressure of 225 p.s.i. and develops 55 b.h.p. providing a maximum speed of 28 m.p.h. (unladen weight of 8 tons) Steam Lorries in the 1920’s were cheaper to buy 50% cheaper to run, and lasted 30% longer than the petrol driven lorries of the day.
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