Thursday, October 9, 2008

MATCHBOX - MERCEDES AMBULANCE



This is King Size K-6 Mercedes Ambulance by Lesney, Great Britain; dating from around 1969. This has opening doors and a detailed interior (left-hand drive)

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

DINKY TOYS : VOLKSWAGEN




Volkswagen; Dinky Toys No.181, issued in February 1956 and available until 1969. Made in blue, grey or green, it has neither windows nor interior detail. Its tinplate base bears the maker's name, "Volkswagen" and, sometimes, the number "181". A Limited item.

Monday, October 6, 2008

SUNSTAR : OPEN TOP ROUTEMASTER BUS LONDON TRANSPORT





One of the best large scale models of the Routemaster Open Top - its approx 35cm long, Presented with the registration number VLT94, realistic detail, detailed engine, decorated seats,authentic ticket boxes, poseable wheels, detailed chassis, it is an excellent limited edition model with certificate. A special item for the Routemaster enthusiast. See more.

Sunday, October 5, 2008

MOY-Y2 1914 PRINCE HENRY VAUXHALL



1914 Prince Henry Vauxhall; MOY- Y2 (3rd issue), first issued, as shown, in 1970; a variant with red seats is rare. A version with blue chassis and body and a silver bonnet was issued in 1974; a version with black chassis, red body and silver bonnet in 1979.

VANGUARDS : 1/43 VW BEETLE



The history of the Beetle started in 1938 when Hitler commissioned Ferdinand Porsche to work on what became know as ‘The Peoples car’. It was an American reporter who thought the car resembled an insect and that is how it got it’s infamous name! Since its inception, the original Beetle has seen many design changes but it still remains one of the most loved cars ever built.

Friday, October 3, 2008

DINKY TOYS : COLES MOBILE CRANE




Dinky Toys No 571 Coles Mobile Crane issued in December 1949, renumbered 971 in 1954-55, and in production until 1965. This Supertoys model has a swivelling body and a fully-operating crane controlled by a crane-handle. This is an earlier version, with grey rubber tyres and a brass handle to its crank; another version has black tyres and a plastic handle.

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

DINKY TOYS : COVENTRY CLIMAX FORK-LIFT TRUCK


Coventry-Climax Fork-Lift Truck; Dinky Toys No.14c, issued in November 1949, renumbered 401 in 1954, and in production until 1964. This has a fork-lift raised by a crank-handle on its side. The lifts is manually operated.

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...