Production of the Allegro’s 1300cc
engine was reduced due to preparations for the forthcoming Metro during 1978 so
BL created the Special LE to maintain production levels. Priced at only
£2,965.95 to tempt buyers away from the 1300, it offered a 5-speed gearbox,
Sundym tinted-glass, passenger-door-mirror, lockable fuel-cap, fog-lamps,
tachometer and a leather steering wheel. Launched on Wednesday the 5th April
1978 and publicised as ‘The Allegro of a Lifetime’ just two metallic colours
were offered; Tara Green and Astral Blue. Only 6,800 Special LEs were produced
and very few survive. However, the car modelled has been lovingly cared for
since 1995 by Surrey enthusiasts Mr and Mrs Don and Norma Bridle.Shop here
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Wednesday, December 12, 2012
VANGUARD 1/43 FORD CORTINA GT MKII 1967 SAFARI RALLY BENGHT SONDERSTOM & GUNNAR PALM
Ford put a tremendous amount of effort into the 1967 Safari Rally, entering seven cars in total and spending a budget of £50,000 on the event. However the car developed alternator trouble during one of the stages and were unable to use all their lights, causing them to plunge headlong into a huge trench running across the track which finished their rally. The rally was won by the previous years winner Bert Shankland and Chris Rothwell in a Peugeot 404.Shop here
CORGI 1/43 HILLMAN IMP - RENFREWSHIRE & BUTE POLICE
As the Hillman Imp was built in
VANGUARDS 1/43 SINGER COUPE METALLIC SILVER
After the Singer Coupe was introduced in January 1967 but didn't live a long life and soon fell victim to Chryslers' rationalisation policy, due to their limited sales.Shop here
Monday, December 10, 2012
MINICHAMPS 1/18 MCLAREN MP4/13 MERCEDES V10 F1 1998-MIKA HAKKINEN
This McLaren model has been specially released by Minichamps on behalf of the McLaren Supporters Club, run by the West-sponsored McLaren F1 team. The model is as raced to world championship victory in 1998 by the team's Finnish driver, Mika Hakkinen. Unlike the generally released models, this version comes complete with 'West' sponsor logos.Shop here
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
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
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
VW T2b HOCHDACH-KASTENWAGEN
If you like postal vehicles, this sunny German Bundespost Vee-dub will be a great addition to your collection. Yellow paint has a reputation for poor coverage but this model's 'skin bucks the trend, and there's also some pleasing underside detail for added value. Shop here
BUGATTI 57 S GANGLOFF
Vintage style comes to the fore with this gorgeous 1937 Bugatti, which offers impressive detail throughout. The photo-etched metal side screens, bonnet catches and windscreen wipers are very fine, while the hardwood-effect dash, steering wheel and five-pipe exhaust make this a delight for classic car fans. Simply beautiful.Shop here
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