Monday, December 10, 2012

ROAD LEGENDS 1/18 1932 FORD ROADSTER STREET ROD


The 1932 Ford Street Rod was an icon, known worldwide as "the deuce". This 1932 Blue Ford Roadster Street Rod Diecast Model Car is stunning and features opening doors, and steerable front wheels.  No collection is complete without this beautiful car. Shop here

SIGNATURE MODELS 1/18 1939 LINCOLN ZEPHYR CONVERTIBLE


This is the 1939 version of the model first introduced in 1936 to help Lincoln recover from the effects of the Great Depression. Although still a luxury car, the Zephyr was priced at half that of Lincoln's previous K line. The model was based on a concept car designed by Dutch-born John Tjaarda and was named after the popular streamlined train run by the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy railroad. Although the Zephyr was built on a fairly routine chassis, it had a sophisticated 4.4-liter V-12 engine and a body that Edsel Ford himself insured was leading-edge enough to win praise from the European press and other automakers.Shop here

BBURAGO 1/18 1936 MERCEDES BENZ 500K ROADSTER

1936 Mercedes 500K Roadster Diecast Car Model 1/18 Red Die Cast Car by Bburago


A stunning 1936 Red Mercedes Benz 500 K Roadster Diecast Model Car. The Mercedes 500K is a sports car built by Mercedes-Benz between 1934 and 1936.The 500K used the same independent suspension setup as had been introduced on the 380. 342 500Ks were built during its two years in production.

Thursday, December 6, 2012

FERRARI 333 SP - SPORTS


This model is from the 1998 Le Mans race. The first is finished in dark red, and is the 'Toshiba'-sponsored Team JB Racing, driven by Velex/Tylor/van der Poele. The car, with race number 12, finished in 8th place overall, winning the Le Mans Prototype Class I category.Shop here

NORSCOT 1/50 CAT D11R TRACK-TYPE TRACTOR


Known as a Track-Type Tractor, the Cat DIIR in 1/50th scale by Norscot is a highly detailed model with many moving parts, including a rear ripper leg and front scraper blade, both of which raise and lower. The DIIR is one of Caterpillar's biggest Track-Type Tractors weighing in at 100.6 tons and powered by an 850hp engine. Shop here

VOLVO FH FLAT BED & LOAD - RJ & I MONKHOUSE LTD-LONGTOWN, CUMBIA


R J & I Monkhouse was established by the late Reg Monkhouse on the 1st August 1950 with an AEC Mammoth Major, registration KAO 365. Steady progression led to Reg buying the company’s first articulated truck in 1963 and from that day on, they never purchased another rigid vehicle.

Today the company is operated by his son Ian Monkhouse and grandson Stuart from the depot at Sandysike, Longtown in Cumbria. Their vehicles are all named after Reg’s father, Joseph Monkhouse, who was killed in action in the Great War.

Like many haulage companies, R J & I Monkhouse Ltd has also ventured into warehousing while there main traffic carried is peat, building supplies and fertilisers. Hauliers of Renown is the flagship of Corgi’s road transport range of die-cast models - amazingly detailed, each model is a tabletop replica of a truck from the UK's most famous haulage fleets. 

Every model, is recreated in superb 1:50 scale and includes a numbered, Limited Edition 'Tachograph' Certificate and customised presentation packaging. The range includes both modern and classic cabs and trailers from some of the best known British hauliers. Shop here

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

CORGI 1/50 DAF 105 FLATBED & CEMENT BLOCK LOAD-KEITH MURRAY TRANSPORT-DUMFRIES



Keith Murray Transport was founded in 1999 and has grown considerably over the last decade. They operate mainly flatbed trailers moving concrete and timber all over the UK.  They also have a number of curtainside trailers and can be seen regularly in central London delivering various products including pre-formed toilet blocks.  Keith’s son, Ross, joined the business in 2009 and is quickly learning his trade in this family run business.  All trucks are hand washed every week by the driver under the watchful eye of the boss and the unique livery on this DAF 105 is in memory of Colin McRae, a Great Scot and lifelong hero of Keith’s. 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...