MATCHBOX COLLECTIBLES: VOLVO 760 AND FERRARI F50

Two more from the series of The World's Greatest Automakers Collection have been seen. As before these are models from  the Matchbox Miniatures series but with much higher levels of paint finish and decoration. As stated before, we feel these are let down by the Superfast wheels.


The cars involved are the 1986 Volvo 760 and the 1995 Ferrari F50. Shop here

CORGI - SINGLE DECK TRAM 'BLACKPOOL'

This is the single deck tram in Blackpool livery, corectly inscribed Blackpool to Fleewood on oneside, Fleetwood to Blackpool on the other. The green and white livery, with form what is now quite an extensive fleet of Blackpool trams from Corgi. Shop here

EBBRO 1/43 TOYOPET CROWN DX (RS21),

This is probably the best Ebbro we have seen so far. Ultra tight opening doors, excellent chrome and a stunning interior had us all excited! Shop here

BRUMM 1/43 MERCEDES W196C 'STREAMLINER' - K KLING - BRITISH GRAND PRIX'

The model of the 1954 Mercedes W196C, carrying race number 2, is the car raced at the British Grand Prix to 7th place. This race was where none of the 'Silver Arrows' featured higher than 4th place in their streamlined format. This model is limited to 3,000 pieces. Shop here

MATCHBOX COLLECTIBLES: FORD TT VAN 'RONALD McDONALD HOUSE' AND FORD A VAN 'CAMP QUALITY'

From Automodels Pty Ltd of Australia comes a futher 'Commissioned' Code 1 release in the Models of Yesteryear range. In fact, this is a two models in the set are the Ford TT van and the Ford A van. Both are highly courful models, and their sale will help two very worthy causes. The TT van supports Ronald McDonald House, a charity to help sick and disabled children. The A van supports Camp Quality, a charity for children with cancer. There will be just 6,000 of sets produced. Shop here

DINKY 1/43 DY7-B 1959 CADILLAC COUPE DE VILLE

 

This model is from the Dinky Collection, being the Cadillac Coupe de Ville, in pink with tan interior. Tho colour scheme looks quite stunning (and indeed was the most popular when the car was launched), the model being set off by fine paintwork detailing, of both interior and exterior. Shop here

VANGUARDS 1/64 BEDFORD S 'HEINZ 57'

There were many who were a little surprised when Lledo announced it was venturing into 1/64th scale for its heavy commercials.This is the Bedford S, which has been very well capture on this box van in the livery of Heinz 57 Varieties, complete with can of baked beans. Shop here