Monday, November 15, 2010

NORSCORT 1/25 CAT GC25K LIFT TRUCK




The fork lift truck the GC25K, has about as much detail as one would want on a model, the operators platform includes three work levers and a forward reverse lever; the moulded driver's seat - which is soft and durable - includes arm rests. The two-stage mast raises and lowers and tilts forwards and backwards and has detachable pallet tines. Shop here

CMC MERCEDES-BENZ 300 SLR UHLENHAUT COUPE, 1955






Who doesn't know about the famous Uhlenhaut coupe with its landmark gullwing doors? Only two prototypes of this model were built, and it was and still is a formidable street car. Today every automobile enthusiast knows what is meant by "the Uhlenhaut coupe," even though this was never an official designation. When Rudolf went to work in the morning, the whole neighborhood noticed it. This CMC model is a precision model, hand-assembled and composed of 1,817 single parts. The "greenhouse" of this coupé resembles the cockpit of a plane. The seats are covered with checked cloth fabric. True to the original, the interior is covered with red leather. The cockpit is complete with all instruments, control elements, switches and levers. Inside the trunk are two removable spare wheels, which are of different diameters, corresponding to those of the front and rear wheels respectively. The shiny side pipes, coming out of the air opening, are made of stainless steel. The cover of the maintenance opening can be removed. It is held in place by a simple but elegant magnetic mechanism. Everything is replicated faithfully to the real car. Additional features of this incredible model include: Rotary flipper window, which is integrated inside the side window, highly-detailed and angular-installed 8-cylinder in-line-engine, all aggregates, pipes and cabling included, support rod for the engine hood, hand-wired spokes, stainless-steel nipples, and aluminum rim, a fine wire mesh protects the air inlet duct of the engine, removable three-wing central locking nuts and detachable wheels. The central locking nuts are so designed that they are side-specific, and finally detail-exact rear bodywork showing the Mercedes star, the 300 SLR type designation and the D-Logo. See more

Thursday, November 11, 2010

FARM TOYS: IDENTIFICATION AND PRICE GUIDE



Farm toys draw 15,000+ collectors to Iowa for the National Farm Toy Show, and some 30,000 people to the National Farm Toy Museum each year.Features the earliest cast-iron farm toy replicas, to modern 1:64-scale tractors.Explore the continuation of the pioneering work of National Farm Toy Hall of Fame members Bob Zarse and Eldon Trumm.

Whether your loyalties are tied to John Deere, International Harvester, Case or any of the countless other farm implement companies, you will find everything you need to accurately assess your collection, and enjoy your hobby to the fullest, in this ultimate farm toy reference. It covers all sizes of farm toys from 1:8 to 1:64 scale, dating back to pieces from the 1920s, and identifiable through 5,000+ detailed photos and the 16-page color section. Sorted by original equipment manufacturer, with secondary market values and historical insights, this new edition sets the standard of excellence for toy farmers. Buy it now

THE BIG BOOK OF TIN TOY CARS: COMMERCIALS AND RACING VEHICLES



This comprehensive and thoroughly enjoyable reference features hundreds of tin toy cars from toy makers around the world. Included are toys from Argentina, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Great Britain, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Spain, Taiwan, and the United States. The toys represent cars of the 1900s to the 1970s, with a major emphasis on toys produced in Japan during the 1950s and 1960s -- the peak period for toy cars made from tin. Showcased are commercial delivery and public service vehicles organized alphabetically by make, as well as hot rods, jalopies, and race cars. A companion volume features passenger, sports, and concept vehicles. With over 1,140 photographs of toys and detailed information not previously published, this is the most complete work in the field. Each listing contains the make, model, year, body style, size, graphic markings, operation description, producing company, country of origin, trademarks, a scarcity rating, and current values based on condition. Many photos feature the original boxes. A list of the toy companies and their respective marks rounds out this valuable collectors guide. Return to your childhood with this delightful look at colorful toy cars produced in tin! Buy it now

BANG 1/43 FERRARI 250 SWB


The Bang Ferrari 250 SWB 6-Hour D'Auvergne 1966 car, No.5 driven by Mairesse, is equal to the standards of the previous 250TR, again featuring chrome wheels and neat detailing. Only the applied label racing stripes let it down slightly by not sitting exactly flush with the body. Shop here

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

HOT WHEELS 40th ANNIVERSARY 40 CAR SET




This HUGE beautiful set features 40 years of Hot Wheels. Mint (still sealed in the box). Box Includes 1968 Custom Camaro, 1969 Twin Mill, 1970 Plymouth King Kuda 1971 S'Cool Bus, 1972 Funny Money, 1973 Sweet 16, 1974 Rodger Dodger, 1975 Large Charge,1976 Corvette Sting Ray 1977 GMC Motorhome,1978 Hot Bird, 1979 AMC Greased Gremlin, 1980 3-Window '34, 1981 Dixie Challenger, 1982 Camaro Z28 1983 '40s Ford 2-Door, 1984 '65 Mustang Convertible, 1985 Pontiac Fiero 2M4, 1986 Vampyra,1987 Phantomachine 1988 Talbot, 1989 Volkswagon Beetle, 1990 Purple Passion 1991 Limozeen, 1992 '56 Flashsider, 1993 Olds 442 W-30, 1994 Rigor Motor, 1995 Dodge Ram 1500, 1996 Volkswagon Drag Bus, 1997 Way 2 Fast, 1998 Dairy Delivery, 1999 '70 Chevelle SS, 2000 Blast Lane, 2001 Evil Twin, 2002 '68 Cougar, 2003 8 Crate, 2004 '69 Dodge Charger, 2005 '69 Pontiac Firebird T/A, 2006 '70 Plymouth Superbird, 2007 '66 Nova. Shop here

SCHUCO 1:43 OPEL KADETTE B COUPE

The Opel Kadett B was sold from 1966 to 1973, with two- and four-door versions (including notchback and, from 1967, fastback form), a three-door wagon, and two coupés (regular and fastback). There was also a competitive Opel Kadett Rallye, with a 1.9 liter engine. The Kadett B was sold in the United States through Buick dealers from 1967 through 1972. Kadetts were technically simple cars whose task was to compete with the market leader, the VW Beetle. Shop here

Monday, November 8, 2010

MAISTO 1/18 MERCEDES S CLASS - METTALLIC RED

The Mercedes S-Class is no dainty elfin fairy. In 1/18th scale it's a heavy old model, individual door handles, a good interior and a well-detailed engine make an impressive model in this light mettalic red version. Shop here

Saturday, November 6, 2010

MINICHAMPS 1/18 FORD CAPRI


This Minichamps Ford Capri is good outside, and great inside. The model itself is pretty good, with superb radiator and side grilles, individual, coloured glazed lights, tiny badging and other nice touches.

But it's the interior that is truly remarkable. That stylish Capri steering wheel, the wood grain dash used on top Capris, brilliant continental armrest door pulls, chrome-effect door handles and ribbed panelling for the door sides, and on the seats, all combine transport you straight back to the days when a Capri was a desirable car. This is one of the new Minichamps range of classic British cars and is right-hand drive. Shop here

BRUMM 1/43 FERRARI 158 V8 1.5 LITRE


The final 1965 single seater is the Ferrari 158 powered by the V8 engine used thoughout most of 1964. Ferrari sports car driver, Nino Vaccarella, was entrusted with this car that carried racing number 6. Vaccarella qualified 12th at the end of the race, had in fact retired with engine trouble on lap58. Shop here

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

SCHUCO 1/43 MAN 10.210 TRUCK









MAN traces its origins back to 1758, when the St. Antony ironworks commenced operation in Oberhausen, Germany, the first heavy-industry in the Ruhr region. In 1908 after a number of acquisitions, the company was renamed Maschinenfabrik Augsburg Nurnberg AG, or MAN. The corporate predecessors of MAN were responsible for numerous technological innovations, including cooperation in the development of the diesel engine. By 1924, the company showed its first diesel truck at the Berlin Motor Show. After WWII, MAN shifted focus to commercial vehicles and became famous for its line of trucks, from delivery vans to heavy-hauling over-the-road rigs. See more

Sunday, October 31, 2010

BRUMM MERCEDES BENZ 300 SLR (TARGA FLORIO CAR)


Brumm no. R189 is Fangio's car, number 112, from the 1955 Targa Florio, while R190 is the 300SLR which with Stirling Moss, with navigator Dennis Jenkinson, scored his famous victory in the Mille Miglia, one of only two occassions that a non-Italian car won the 1,000 mile road race. This model has a double fairing for driver and navigator. Brumm later introduced a limited edition model of the 1955 Targa Florio-winning machine of Collins and Moss (no.S034). All the Mercedes Benz models are silver in colour. Incidentally, Brumm has also produced the coupe version of the Mercedes 300SLR (no. R187) which was prepared for the 1955 Carrera Panamerican, but the race was cancelled and the car never raced. Shop here

CORGI 1/42 POLICE MINI VAN




This was the famous BMC Mini Van with rear opening doors, aerial and police labels. Jewelled headlights were also fitted. Scale 1:42

Friday, October 29, 2010

CORGI - SCAMMEL CONTRACTOR - CROUCHES

Between 1964 and 1983 Scammell's flagship heavy haulage tractor was the Contractor, with a 6 cylinder Cummins 350 or 430 hp diesel engine driving a 6x4 wheel arrangement. The Contractor was designed for several functions including military and commercial use such as towing semi trailers and tow bar trailers, offering a total gross train weight of 240 tons. Contractors were often fitted with winches as in the case of this striking orange liveried Crouch's of Kibworth model. Crouches Car and Commercial Recovery have been in the recovery business since 1948, based in the Midlands at two depots, Kibworth near Market Harborough and Lutterworth just off the M1 motorway. Crouch's have a varied. shop here

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...