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welcome
T his month I had the pleasure of meeting reader John Curry. John was the
lucky winner of the exclusive Oxford Diecast 25th Anniversary Prize Draw
we ran last year and so Oxford Diecast’s founder, Lyndon Davies, and
I were delighted to be able to present him with his very special prize: a model
uniquely finished to his own personal specification. You can read all about the
casting he opted to have personalised and see what a fantastic job the team at
Oxford Diecast made of it on pages 36-37. It was a lovely afternoon and I’d like to say
a big thank you to John and, of course, to Lyndon, who somehow managed to take
time out from his busy role as CEO of Hornby Hobbies (as most of you will be aware,
Lyndon’s daughter Eloise has taken over the running of Oxford Diecast so that he can
concentrate all his efforts on solving Hornby’s previously much documented woes).
Lyndon’s energy and vision certainly appear to be paying off as Hornby’s recently
released report for the financial year ending March 31, 2019, reveals reduced losses,
due to turnaround measures beginning to slash costs and improve margins. He explains:
“Over the last 18 months we’ve created the foundations for the future across all parts
of the business. We really have got to grips with things now and there is a renewed
passion reverberating around the corridors at our ancestral home in Margate,
which we returned to earlier this year”. There is, of course, still some way to go, but,
against all odds, those at Hornby are finally starting to see light at the end of the tunnel!
Great news, I’m sure you’ll agree, for both the company and the hobby in general.
And here’s a little more good news... Amongst the many fabulous new releases
that feature in this month’s review section, you’ll see the latest additions to join the
1:76 scale Oxford Omnibus series are up for grabs in our prize draw on page 29.
What’s more, we’ll be offering you the chance to win our sample of
Aviation Archive’s superb new 1:48 scale
McDonnell Douglas HMS Ark Royal
Phantom FG.1 (see page 16) in the
September issue – so don’t miss it!
For now, though, time for me to sign off
and allow you to enjoy your read!

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Contents
august 2019 vol. 34 | no. 8 | whole number 387
16 New Releases
Honest, unbiased reviews,
so that you know the score
30 News 31 Oxford Omnibus Prize Draw

Win three fantastic
new 1:76 scale releases
All the latest, hot off the press
31 Oxford Omnibus
Prize Draw
Win three fantastic new
1:76 scale releases
32 Oxford Diecast
announces... 62 Stradavarious –
The new tooling, new colour
finishes and new liveries planned
Part 2
Having looked at Fiat Ritmo/
16 New Releases
The very latest issues to hit the
for the months ahead Strada toys in the June issue shelves, all reviewed and rated
of MC, John Harrison now
36 A unique prize reviews contemporary toys
Oxford Diecast 25th Anniversary of its Spanish cousin,
Prize Draw winner, John Curry, the SEAT Ritmo…
talks to us about the model
created exclusively for him 66 Policing the playroom
– Part 2
38 The joy is in IMichael Driver concludes
the REsearch
Ian McDermott revels in
his investigation into the
police response by
32 Oxford Diecast reveals...
Coming soon
additions to its line-up
the fact that there are still Dinky Toys
more questions than answers…
72 Auction news
44 The class of ‘69 Check out the models
Stephen Paul Hardy takes us making money in the
back 50 years to Karmann’s most salesrooms and on eBay
vibrantly colourful era, as he
considers the models available 74 Your letters
and the gaps yet to be filled… Views aired, information
shared and some superb
50 Ford Anglia firsts projects showcased
Adrian Hall shares details of the
fascinating Lledo Vanguards 79 Swapmeets & events
Ford Anglia prototypes he’s Find out what’s on where,
managed to acquire... and when
58 Matchbox Scenicruisers 81 Signing Off

Paul Brent Adams inspects Stephen Paul Hardy
versions released over
50 years apart…
reflects on the ghosts
of window shopping past...
36 A unique prize
John Curry shows off the unique model
finished to his own specification
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38 The joy is in the
Research
Fom collector to
model detective NEW
RELEASES reviewed & rated
THE HOBBY’S
FAVOURITE
MODEL
REVIEW
44 The class of ‘69
Karmann’s most vibrantly colourful era remembered BEETLES, BEATLES SECTION
AND THE BITTER END – PART 2
Last month I mentioned how I ‘d managed
to get hold of a 1968 pressing of The Beatles’
‘White Album’ for my step-daughter, Becky.
All well and good, except that sadly it was
being sold by a chap who had recently lost
his brother, and who was, therefore, having
to clear out, and dispose of, his possessions.
During the course of conversation I learnt
that not only had this gent collected records
50 Ford Anglias firsts
Fascinating Ledo Vanguards prototypes but magazines as well. Unfortunately,
I was too late to alert his brother to their
potential value, so although I got the record,
the magazines, many dating back to
the early 60s, went to the shredder.
Where am I going with all this?
Write a will! If not for the appreciation
of your possessions, then at least to stop
others simply throwing money away.
58 Matchbox Scenicruisers
Comparing versions
released 50 years apart You don’t need legal advice, nor do you
need to spend a fortune. You can write your
66 Policing the playroom
– Part 2
How Dinky Toys
own will. Just remember, provide as much
detail about items as possible and be very
reflected the
changing face of clear who gets what. Get two people, who
law and order are not beneficiaries of the will, to witness it.
Sign it. Date it and make sure whoever
is going to handle things when you pop
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views on all this month’s
new models...
What’s new? NEW RELEASES
Corgi McDonnell Douglas Phantom FG.1, HMS Ark Royal
■ 1:48 scale ■ rrp £149.99 ■ 2,500 pcs ■ cat no. AA27901
A very fine Phantom ■ RATING: 10/10

CONTACT DETAILS See ads or call Hornby
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DOM’S
CHOICE
Dom's verdict Much anticipated, as far as I am

concerned this model has really been worth the Cockpit is packed with detail
wait. In fact, I'd even go so far as to say I think it's
one of the best Aviation Archive castings we've
seen for some time. For a start, the cockpit, with its
super-clear canopy, is simply packed with detail,
and that same level of detail carries through to
the fuselage, wing panels, engine exhausts and
(supplied to fit) ordnance. All in all, everything
looks perfectly proportioned and the Royal Navy
scheme has been beautifully applied. Providing
a choice of display options, the model comes
supplied with both a sturdy stand (not shown
here) and removable undercarriage.
Oxford Diecast Scania Livestock Transporter Dom's verdict Oxford Diecast continues to upgrade its
■ 1:76 scale ■ rrp £24.95 ■ cat no. 76SCA01LT models, with the inclusion of cab mirrors here. I like the detail
to the grille and wheels. I also think the livestock trailer has
Quality OD HGV ■ RATING: 8/10 much to commend. The colour scheme is attractive and
CONTACT DETAILS See ads or call OD on 023 8024 8850 for stockist advice very well applied to both units.

WE TRY BEFORE YOU BUY All you need to
know before buying your next model
Grilles on Royal Navy scheme has been precisely applied

top of main
intakes are
present and
correct on
this newly
tooled model
A full
complement
of ordnance
is supplied
to fit
You have the option of either fitting

the undercarriage supplied or
displaying on the stand provided
Fab detail to Production has been

fuselage and wing panels limited to 2,500 pcs
Oxford Diecast DAF XF Euro 6 Livestock Transporter Dom's verdict The separately glazed lamps on this DAF
■ 1:76 scale ■ rrp £24.95 ■ cat no. 76DXF004 cab are another example of Oxford upping its game. The model
really does look splendid and the detail to the tractor unit, in
Thistle do nicely ■ RATING: 9/10 particular, is impressive. I have always liked OD’s lettering
CONTACT DETAILS See ads or call 023 8024 8850 for stockist advice and decoration, and on this particular issue it’s a sheer delight.

Solido 1983 Alpine A310 Pack GT Dom's verdict Also available in red as S1801202,
n 1:18 scale n rrp £49.95 n cat no. S1801203 there's much to enjoy with this model. OK, so the plastic
used is a bit '70s' and the fit of some components isn't as
Lots for your money n RATING: 7/10 perfect, as I'd like, but, in all, this looks good and I can't fault
CONTACT DETAILS See ads or call Amerang on 01903 765496 for stockist advice the paint finish or the amount of detail at this price point.
Oxford Diecast Burrell Showmans Loco, Ephraim Dom's verdict I can't find much background information
n 1:76 scale n rrp £16.95 n cat no. 76BR002 on this 1901 Burrell 8nhp DDC Showmans Locomotive No. 2351,
liveried for Graham Vincent & Sons of St Blazey, Par, Cornwall.
Tiddly Oggy n RATING: 8/10 I am hoping enthusiasts may be able to tell us more. Detail and
CONTACT DETAILS See ads or call OD on 023 8024 8850 for stockist advice decoration on OD's charming casting, though, is simply super.
Oxford Diecast Fowler Steam Roller, Eve Dom's verdict The days of these impressive leviathans
n 1:76 scale n rrp £14.95 n cat no. 76FSR006 are long gone, but how often do we still refer to rollers as
"steam''? This model sports excellent wheels and a roller
All about Eve n RATING: 8/10 that has lots of internal detail. The addition of chains and
CONTACT DETAILS See ads or call OD on 023 8024 8850 for stockist advice the fine lettering is a plus.

Solido Porsche 356 Pre-A, Eva Perón Dom's verdict This stands out for its sheer gusto and value
n 1:18 scale n rrp £49.95 n cat no. S1802801 for money. Based on the car raced by Jacqueline Evans de
Lopez in the La Carrera Panamerica, the model looks right in
Gives the more costly versions a run for their money n RATING: 10/10 both shape and stance. Paint finish and racing decor are
CONTACT DETAILS See ads or call Amerang on 01903 765496 for stockist advice delightful, the interior is super and wheels and tyres impress.
Scores
10/10!
Oxford Diecast Duple Commander Mk II Dom's verdict Oxford Diecast is fast becoming the leading
n 1:76 scale n rrp £19.95 n cat no. 76DC001 maker of UK outline bus and coach models and, judging by this
newly tooled edition, I can see why. Pin sharp moulding and fine
Commands attention n RATING: 9/10 details, such as the wheel trims, are complemented by superior
CONTACT DETAILS See ads or call OD on 023 8024 for stockist advice paint and lettering. And all at a very competitive price.
Oxford Diecast Duple Commander Mk II Dom's verdict Like its Southdown brother above,
n 1:76 scale n rrp £19.95 n cat no. 76DC002 this Grey Cars version sports a fantastic paint finish, with
impressively distinct definition between shades and very sharp
Fine design, fab finish n RATING: 9/10 lining. Similarly, the design of construction permits perfect,
CONTACT DETAILS See ads or call OD on 023 8024 for stockist advice flush glazing and an ample view of the interior.

Oxford Diecast Bristol MW6G, Thames Valley Dom's verdict The Thames Valley colours look splendid
n 1:76 scale n rrp £19.95 n cat no. 76MW6005 on this fine model. Colour separation is perfect and all lining
is precise and flawless. The glazing unit design means no
Lovely scheme n RATING: 8/10 deep-set windows and allows the roof skylights to be more
CONTACT DETAILS See ads or call OD on 023 8024 8850 for stockist advice than just silver paint, as in the past.
GT Spirit Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 Coupe Dom's verdict GT Spirit's model of the GLC is an exercise
n 1:18 scale n rrp £131.99 n 500 pcs n cat no. GT229 in precision that Mercedes itself would be delighted with.
The flawless paint covers a body with all the shut lines perfectly
Model of precision n RATING: 10/10 placed and clear as day. The replica diamond cut wheels look
CONTACT DETAILS See ads or call John Ayrey on 01274 594119 for stockist advice sharp enough to cut glass. And there's a super interior, too.
Scores
10/10!
Oxford Diecast JCB 3CX (1980s), Army Dom's verdict This is a cracking little model anyway,
n 1:76 scale n rrp £21.95 n cat no. 76JCX002 but it's especially great to see it in army green as this serves
a reminder that the military makes use of many off-the-peg
Neat and versatile n RATING: 9/10 vehicles. The fully poseable digger and shovel will also allow
CONTACT DETAILS See ads or call OD on 023 8024 8850 for stockist advice numerous scenarios on dioramas and model railway layouts.

GT Spirit Porsche 911 (964) Speedster Turbo Look Dom's verdict I can't say I'm all that enamoured
n 1:18 scale n rrp £131.99 n 2,274 pcs ncat no. GT200 with the real machine's looks but, be that as it may,
GT Spirit's model honestly, and with flair, gets both the
Super model of an ugly car n RATING: 9/10 shape and the detail absolutely right. Not only that,
CONTACT DETAILS See ads or call John Ayrey on 01274 594119 for stockist advice but the finish is outstanding.
Oxford Diecast Land Rover Series IIA, Royal Mail Dom's verdict Decorated as a Post Office Recovery
n 1:43 scale n rrp £18.95 n cat no. 43LR2AS002 vehicle, Oxford Diecast's IIA looks wonderful in this bright
Royal Mail livery with yellow lettering. It's a good looking
Pat's patrol n RATING: 9/10 and well detailed model that is sure to prove a popular addition
CONTACT DETAILS See ads or call OD on 023 8024 8850 for stockist advice to both Land Rover focused and Royal Mail themed collections.
Oxford Diecast JCB J220 Millionth Machine Dom's verdict Based on an excellent casting, this version-
n 1:76 scale n rrp £18.95 n cat no. 76JS002 looks great in the special chrome plating of the commemorative
JCB it represents. The great British success story behind it is
Digging for Britain n RATING: 9/10 just as impressive: one million machines made by May 2013,
CONTACT DETAILS See ads or call OD on 023 8024 8850 for stockist advice and one third of those in the six years run up to that date.

Oxford Diecast Citroen H Catering Van Dom's verdict It's great to see a catering version of the
n 1:76 scale n rrp £8.45 n cat no. 76CIT001 H van – it reminds me of the old Corgi Toys diners. Some of the
colourful printing on this Jamie's Italian Ices liveried version
New tooling with lots of potential n RATING: 7/10 doesn't quite make it across the sliding door. But this new
CONTACT DETAILS See ads or call OD on 023 8024 8850 for stockist advice casting is great fun and will lend itself to numerous applications.
Oxford Diecast Focke Wulf 190a Dom's verdict Oxford Diecast's military aircraft may lack
n 1:72 scale n rrp £16.95 n cat no. AC090 features such as undercarriage and antennae, etc, but as
budget/starter models they have a lot going for them.
A good budget buy n RATING: 7/10 Here, the casting is a good shape and there's certainly
CONTACT DETAILS See ads or call OD on 023 8024 8850 for stockist advice no scrimping on the decoration.
Oxford Diecast Scania CP31 Pump Ladder Dom's verdict Oxford Diecast handles Shropshire
n 1:76 scale n rrp £19.95 n cat no. 76SFE010 Fire Service's complex livery with aplomb and the printing
here is really sharp. The base model is very good, with an
Impressive livery application n RATING: 7/10 excellent cab. The stacked ladders on top pass muster
CONTACT DETAILS See ads or call OD on 023 8024 8850 for stockist advice and the wheels are well detailed, too.

Solido AC Cobra 427 Mk 2 Dom's verdict Now, you could shell out a serious amount
n 1:18 scale n rrp £49.95 n cat no. 1850003 of money on a high-end Cobra model and get all the whistles
and stops. Alternatively, you could save a few bob and buy
Strikingly good n RATING: 9/10 this handsome piece, which not only has all the essential
CONTACT DETAILS See ads or call Amerang on 01903 765496 for stockist advice details, but also sports a really excellent finish to boot!
Oxford Diecast 2-Piece First Overland Set Dom's verdict What a lovely little set this is!
n 1:76 scale n rrp £12.95 n cat no. 76SET64 Evoking the London to Singapore expedition of 1955-56,
both models have accurate colours and intricate printing.
A terrific set n RATING: 10/10 The addition of jerry cans and canvas covered kit just
CONTACT DETAILS See ads or call OD on 023 8024 8850 for stockist advice make them all the more tempting.
Scores
10/10!
Oxford Diecast Thornycroft Nubian, I.O.M A.B.F. Dom's verdict I love the look of this Isle of Man Airports
n 1:76 scale n rrp £18.95 n cat no. 76TN004 Board Fire appliance. Even at 1:76 scale, it looks like a big brute
and the balloon tyres with their heavy tread really look the part.
The big T n RATING: 9/10 The fitted components are well made and the glazing is
CONTACT DETAILS See ads or call OD on 023 8024 8850 for stockist advice spot-on. I can't fault the decoration and printing either.

Oxford Diecast Weymann Fanfare, Grey Cars Dom's verdict As with Oxford Diecast's 1:76 scale
n 1:148 scale n rrp £8.95 n cat no. NWFA002 bus and coach output, I suspect the N scale models are
just as welcome to hungry rail and diorama enthusiasts.
Nothing grey about this except the colour n RATING: 7/10 This is an attractive model, with excellent construction,
CONTACT DETAILS See ads or call OD on 023 8024 8850 for stockist advice detail and finish.
Oxford Diecast Citroen DS19 Dom's verdict There are a number of HO/OO scale
n 1:76 scale n rrp £5.95 n cat no. 76CDS006 Citroen DSs on the market. But I can't see any reason why
you wouldn't like this model. The paint finish is very good
Well proportioned and finished n RATING: 7/10 and Oxford Diecast has captured the shape very nicely.
CONTACT DETAILS See ads or call OD on 023 8024 8850 for stockist advice The glazing is clear and silverwork modest.
Oxford DIecast 1957 Dodge D100 Sweptside Pick-up Dom's verdict When fins were all the rage, Chrysler
n 1:87 scale n rrp £6.45 n cat no. 87DP57001 and Dodge went overboard! Less familiar than its
Chevrolet and Ford rivals, the D100 is something to behold.
Fin fantastic n RATING: 8/10 Oxford Diecast's new casting is a real delight, with some
CONTACT DETAILS See ads or call OD on 023 8024 8850 for stockist advice fabulous detail and decoration.

Oxford Diecast 1961 Chrysler 300 Convertible Dom's verdict This is another new casting and
n 1:87 scale n rrp £6.45 n cat no. 87CC61001 a gorgeous one at that! The super grille and front end
detail is matched by the rest of the bodywork and
Very flash n RATING: 9/10 flashy wheel trims. The interior is equally fine and
CONTACT DETAILS See ads or call OD on 023 8024 8850 for stockist advice the paint finish is splendid.
Oxford Diecast 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona Dom's verdict Yet another fantastic new 1:87 scale
n 1:87 scale n rrp £6.45 n cat no. 87DD69001 Oxford Diecast casting arrives in the form of the Daytona.
All snarling bonnet and spoiler, the shape looks just right
Hot n RATING: 8/10 and the red line tyres, mag wheels and flush glazing all
CONTACT DETAILS See ads or call OD on 023 8024 8850 for stockist advice add some chilli to the mix.
Oxford Diecast 1968 Dodge Charger Dom's verdict Well, Dodge fans must feel like
n 1:87 scale n rrp £6.45 n cat no. 87DC68001 Christmas has come early! As with the Daytona,
the shape and stance of this model look good.
Burble, burble, vroom! n RATING: 8/10 Paint, number plates and script are perfectly applied.
CONTACT DETAILS See ads or call OD on 023 8024 8850 for stockist advice The wheels look absolutely right, too.

Oxford Diecast Jaguar F Pace, Police Dom's verdict Sorry Oxford Diecast, but I really don't
n 1:76 scale n rrp £5.95 n cat no. 76JFP004 like the toy-like wheels on this model, nor the black lining
to the side windows. For me, they spoil all the effort that's gone
Spoiler alert n RATING: 5/10 into reproducing the mosaic Police livery and all the fine work
CONTACT DETAILS See ads or call OD on 023 8024 8850 for stockist advice put into the grille and lights. And are we missing a roof bar?
Oxford Diecast TX4 Taxi, Coca-Cola Dom's verdict The shape of this taxi is fine, although
n 1:76 scale n rrp £6.45 n cat no. 76TX4008CC the lack of mirrors is quite noticeable. I have no issues with
the paint finish but I have to say that the printed sweep
Doesn't quite hit the sweet spot n RATING: 5/10 tends to become 'bitty' as it reaches the front wheel arches
CONTACT DETAILS See ads or call OD on 023 8024 8850 for stockist advice and wings on our example.
Oxford Diecast Nissan Qashqai Dom's verdict 'Diminutive' is the word here. Oxford
n 1:76 scale n rrp £5.95 n cat no. 76NQ2001 Diecast's newly tooled release looks well proportioned and
sports a nice interior. Even the wheels are OK. But, there's
Worth the Qash n RATING: 6/10 some overspray between the colours on our sample, which, if it
CONTACT DETAILS See ads or call OD on 023 8024 8850 for stockist advice affects the entire run, may need monitoring on future releases.

OttOmobile Fiat Ritmo Abarth Dom's verdict There's plenty rally enthusiasts will love
n 1:18 scale n rrp £128.99 n 1,500 pcs n cat no. OT294 about this. The car's 1979 Group 2 Rallye Monte Carlo racing
scheme and sponsorship logos are well-applied, and under-
Bellissimo n RATING: 10/10 neath is a well kitted-out model, with excellent reproduction
CONTACT DETAILS See ads or call John Ayrey on 01274 594119 for stockist advice of the bare metal galvanized floor plates to the interior.
Scores
10/10!
GT Spirit Brabus 800 E Class, Emerald Green Dom's verdict Resplendent in semi matt green, GT Spirit's
n 1:18 scale n rrp £131.99 n cat no. GT208 Brabus really looks the business. The remarkable attention
to detail on the brakes and alloy wheels is matched by the
Brutishly handsome Brabus n RATING: 10/10 superb work on the grille, lamps and interior, where the
CONTACT DETAILS See ads or call John Ayrey on 01274 594119 for stockist advice impressively replicated to scale dash is of particular note.
OttOmobile Mitsubushi Lancer Evo 8 MR FQ-400 Dom's verdict I'm not so impressed with the interior here,
n 1:18 scale n rrp £109.99 n 2,000 pcs n cat no. OT301 which seems dull and plasticky – though, in fairness, that may
be true of the real thing! The exterior, though, sports a fantastic
Excellent exterior, somewhat dull interior n RATING: 8/10 paint finish, with very credible shut lines, wheels and brakes.
CONTACT DETAILS See ads or call John Ayrey on 01274 594119 for stockist advice Glazing is super, too.

This month’s New Releases
Mitsubishi Zero Aermacchi Veltro

A6M2-21 Trainer, C.205 - L Gorrini,
Imperial Japanese 1 Squadriglia,
Navy, 1944 1 Gruppa Caccia, 1944
AC092 1:72 AC091 1:72
Bedford CF Ice Cream Van/
Morrison - Mr Whippy NEW
43CF001 1:43 Tooling!
Weymann Fanfare (AEC) -

South Wales Transport NEW
Bloodhound
Missile Set
NEW 43WFA001 1:43 Tooling!
76SET65 1:76 SET!
Scammell Highwayman
Tanker - Shell/BP NEW Willys MB Jeep - AA
Ford Transit Mk 5 LWB
High Roof - Post Office
76SHT001 1:76 Tooling! 76WMB005 1:76 76FT032 1:76
Citroen H Catering Van -
Jamie Oliver at Gatwick
76CIT002 1:76
Bedford OX Queen Mary

Trailer - RAF Blue Land Rover SIII Hard Top - AA
76BD024 1:76 76LR3S002 1:76
Duple Commander
MkII - Grey Cars
76DC002 1:76
Bedford MWD - Wehrmacht
Infantry Div. 215 (Captured)
76MWD008 1:76
Riley Kestrel - Jaguar F Type Project 7 - Triumph Mayflower -

Blue/Black Ultra Blue Metallic Jade Green Austin Maxi - Damask Red
76RK005 1:76 76JFT002 1:76 76TM005 1:76 76MX002 1:76
Range Rover 3rd Generation -

Bonatti Grey NEW
76RR3001 1:76 Tooling!
Nissan Qashqai J11 - Rover SD1 3500 Vitesse - Austin Seven RN Seven Land Rover Defender 90
Pearl Black Metallic Moonraker Blue Saloon - Yellow/Black Station Wagon - Fuji White
76NQ2002 1:76 76SDV003 1:76 76ASS007 1:76 76LRDF012 1:76
Fowler BB1 Ploughing

Ford Anglia 105E Saloon - Yellow (VYV) Bedford CA Ice Cream Van - Mr Softee Scania Highline Tanker - BP Engine No. 15337 ‘Louise’
N105008 1:148 NCA021 1:148 NSHL01TK 1:148 76FBB004 1:76
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SILAS MODELS
Also currently in the

Coming soon, Silas Models pipeline, the Silas
1:43 scale 1972-73 Models’ 1:43 scale
Triumph 2000/2500 Sunbeam Rapier
Estate Mk 2. Series V.
TWO 1:43 SCALE CLASSIC BRITISH CARS COMING SOON Got to have it?
HERE'S A SNEAK PEEK at the prototypes for two recently announced 1:43 scale resin future releases
from Silas Models: a 1972-73 Triumph 2000/2500 Estate Mk 2 in Delft Blue and a Sunbeam Rapier Call 01244 320761 or email
Series V in Black over Autumn Gold. Pre-orders for these models, priced at £69.99 each, can now bhm-uk@talktalk.net to order
be placed with Silas Models’ UK agent British Heritage Models.
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VW Golf 7
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PRIZE GUY
Fabulous Fallout winner

IN THE JUNE 2019 issue we were able to
offer MC readers the opportunity to win
two fabulous Fallout Series diecast models
(a brilliant Blue Fusion Flea and a stunning
Standard Red Pick-R-Up) courtesy of
the kind folk at The Wand Company
(www.thewandcompany.com).
We are now delighted to advise that
Stan Flatters of Grantham, Lincs,
was the lucky winner of the exclusive
prize draw. Congratulations, Stan!

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AUTOCULT
Tales of the unexpected

BOTH MOTORSPORT ENTHUSIASTS and those who collect on an
early automotive theme will be interested to learn that
AutoCult has modelled the Ford Model A that Juan Manuel
Fangio borrowed from a local taxi driver in order to compete
The Israeli built Sabra Sport Roadster
in his first ever race – the 1934 Argentinian Benitio Juarez. modelled in 1:43 by AutoCult.
Despite a number of (unagreed with owner) modifications to A must for any Fangio-themed collection:
the car, Fangio failed to finish the race due to engine failure. AutoCult’s 1:43 representation of the
Ford Model A a young Fangio borrowed
Had it not been for the fact that he would go on to become one of the greatest racing drivers
from a local taxi driver and modified in
of all time, the car would no doubt would have been long forgotten, but instead it is today order to compete in his ever race.
exhibited in the museum ‘Museo Juan-Manuel Fangio’ in Buenos Aires.
Equally fascinating is AutoCult’s replica of the little-known Israeli-built Sabra Sport Roadster (Ref. ATC 05027).
The Sabra Sport Roadster was the work of Itzhak Shubinski, who in 1957 founded the Autocars Company Ltd. Shubinski entered
into an agreement with the British car manufacturer Reliant. Components were shipped over from the UK and assembled in
Autocar’s factory in Haifa. A prototype was exhibited at the 1961 New York Auto Show and the little roadster was put into
production in the summer of the same year. Sadly, however,
it never really took off and by 1968, after only 171 cars had Got to have it?
rolled off the line, all further production ceased. Priced at £93.99.
These handbuilt resin models are priced at £93.99 each, See ads or call UK distributor John Ayrey Diecast Ltd on
and, as with all AutoCult models, production has been limited 01274 594119 for stockist advice.
to 333 pieces.
CORGI MODELS
NEW COCA-COLA
SERIES
CORGI HAS ANNOUNCED it will be
launching a new Coca-Cola
1:43 scale 1960s’ VW Camper 1:36 scale London Bus (Ref. GS8 2332),
liveried series of models. First 1:43 scale 1970s’ Ford Transit Mk 1 (Ref. CC 02733), RRP £24.99
releases, for which pre-orders (Ref. CC 02725), RRP £24.99 RRP £16.99
are now being taken, are Fit the box Stearman
scheduled for the final quarter (Ref. GS9 9727), RRP £12.99
of 2019, will be as follows…
Got to have it?

See ads or call Hornby Hobbies
1:43 scale 1960s’ VW Camper 1:36 scale Christmas London Bus
on 01843 233512
(Ref. CC 02732), RRP £24.99 (Reg. GS8 2331), RRP £16.99
OXFORD OMNIBUS
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Bristol MW6G finished as it served Thames Valley (see p. 21).
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| models in the pipeline
Coming next from

Diecast
Oxford Diecast has just announced lots of the models planned for the second half of 2019
and the first quarter of 2020. Unfortunately, it’s too early to be able to show you any
pre-production samples as such, but we can at least give you a little taste of what's
to come, thanks to some R&D line-drawings and CAD files provided by the team at OD…
1:43 OXFORD AUTOMOBILE 1:43 OXFORD COMMERCIALS 1:43 OXFORD MILITARY 1:76 OXFORD AGRICULTURE
NEW
TOOLING
NEW
TOOLING
DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION
Tickford-bodied Land Rover, Morrison-bodied Bedford CF Land Rover Series III SWB Fowler Plough, Blue and Red
two-tone green Ice Cream Van, Mr Softee with canvas tilt, Royal Navy REF. NO. 76PL001
REF. NO. 43TIC001 REF. NO. 43CF003 REF. NO. 43LR3S004 DUE FOR RELEASE Q3/2019
DUE FOR RELEASE Q1/2020 DUE FOR RELEASE Q4/2019 DUE FOR RELEASE Q4/2019 RRP £9.95
RRP £23.95 RRP £16.95 RRP £16.95
1:76 OXFORD AUTOMOBILE
NEW NEW
TOOLING
TOOLING
DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION

Bentley Continental GT Sport, Bentley State Limousine, Austin Maxi, Harvest Gold Austin Somerset, Romney Blue
Peacock Blue Her Majesty the Queen REF. NO. 76MX003 REF. NO. 76SOM003
REF. NO. 76BCGT001 REF. NO. 76BSL001 DUE FOR RELEASE Q4/2019 DUE FOR RELEASE Q4/2019
DUE FOR RELEASE Q1/2020 DUE FOR RELEASE Q1/2020 RRP £6.25 RRP £5.95
RRP £7.95 RRP £8.95
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Ford Zodiac Mk II, DESCRIPTION
Ford Consul Capri, Monaco Red Ford Sierra Sapphire, Diamond Ermine White & Pink Ford Zephyr, Black
& White REF. NO. 76FCC003 White REF. NO. 76FS005 REF. NO. 76FZ003 REF. NO. 76ZEP012
DUE FOR RELEASE Q4/2019 DUE FOR RELEASE Q4/2019 DUE FOR RELEASE Q4/2019 DUE FOR RELEASE Q4/2019
RRP £6.25 RRP £5.95 RRP £6.25 RRP £5.95
DESCRIPTION
Heinkel Trojan,
Polar White
REF. NO. 76HE004
DUE FOR RELEASE DESCRIPTION Jaguar CX75, Caesium Blue
Q4/2019 REF. NO. 76JCX75003
RRP £5.95 DUE FOR RELEASE Q4/2019 RRP £5.95

DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION
Jaguar XK, Stratus Grey Jensen 541R, Metallic Royal Blue Range Rover Evoque Convertible, Fuji White
REF. NO. 76XK005 REF. NO. 76JEN005 REF. NO. 76RREC003
DUE FOR RELEASE Q4/2019 DUE FOR RELEASE Q4/2019 DUE FOR RELEASE Q4/2019
RRP £5.95 RRP £5.95 RRP £6.45

Range Rover Sport SVR, Fuji White Range Rover Velar SE, Silicon Silver Vauxhall Cresta Versailles, Green & Black
REF. NO. 76RRS004 REF. NO. 76VEL003 REF. NO. 76CRE011
RRP £6.45 RRP £6.45 RRP £5.95
1:76 OXFORD COMMERCIALS
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Whitby Mondial Ice Cream
Citroen H Catering Van, Ford Transit Mk 3, Leyland Sherpa Van, Van, Piccadilly Whip
Fish & Chips Gentian Blue Manweb Electricity REF. NO. 76WM007
REF. NO. 76CIT005 REF. NO. 76FT3009 REF. NO. 76SHP008 DUE FOR RELEASE Q4/2019
DUE FOR RELEASE Q4/2019 DUE FOR RELEASE Q4/2019 DUE FOR RELEASE Q4/2019 RRP £6.95
RRP £8.45 RRP £6.25 RRP £6.95
1:76 COCA-COLA
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Morris 1000,
VW T1 Split Screen Van, VW T4 Van, Black Post Office Telephones Yellow DESCRIPTION
Dove Blue REF. NO. 76T4004 REF. NO. 76MM061 VW T5 Van, Coca-Cola
REF. NO. 76VWS003 DUE FOR RELEASE Q4/2019 DUE FOR RELEASE Q4/2019 REF. NO. 76T5V003CC
DUE FOR RELEASE Q4/2019 RRP £6.45 RRP £5.95 DUE FOR RELEASE Q4/2019
RRP £6.45 RRP £6.45
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION VW T1 Bus & Surfboards,
Ford Transit Mk 5, National Grid DESCRIPTION Commer PB Van, Pitchford's Coca-Cola
REF. NO. 76FT035 REF. NO. 76PB009 REF. NO. 76VWS008CC
RRP £6.45 RRP£6.25 RRP £6.75

| models in the pipeline
1:76 OXFORD HAULAGE

AEC Ergomatic Tipper, London Brick Co. Bedford TK Box Van, Macbraynes Scania Crane Lorry, Galt Transport
REF. NO. 76TIP005 REF. NO. 76TK016 REF. NO. 76SCL004
RRP £13.95 RRP £11.95 RRP £19.95
1:76 OXFORD MILITARY
DESCRIPTION
Ford WOT 1 Crash Tender, DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION
RAF Bomber Command TACR2, Royal Navy, RNAS Yeovilton Willys MB, USAAF, Tunisa 1943
REF. NO. 76WOT003 REF. NO. 76TAC007 REF. NO. 76WMB007
RRP £15.95 RRP £11.95 RRP £5.95
DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION
Sherman Mk III, 4th & 7th Royal Dragoon Land Rover Lightweight with canvas tilt, DESCRIPTION
Guards, France 1944 RAF Police Land Rover FC Ambulance, 24 Field Army
REF. NO. 76SM004 REF. NO. 76LRL007 REF. NO. 76LRFCA003
RRP £13.95 RRP £6.25 RRP £10.95
1:76 OXFORD OMNIBUS 1:76 OXFORD SHOWTIME 1:72 OXFORD AVIATION
DESCRIPTION
Water Bowser,
Alan Sparkes
REF. NO.
76WB001 DESCRIPTION
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John. Can you tell your fellow
I developed an interest in
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began collecting model cars
My collecting theme is
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centred around 1:43 scale
W e’ve run a lot of competitions and prize draws in Model Collector over the years,
but this has to be one of the most exciting ever! Imagine working closely with the team
t at
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main focus of your collection? I've collected Dinky Toys and War II – although admittedly Vanguards and Oxford Diecast
Supertoys, Matchbox Dinky, some pre-war cars have also form the main part of my
A Firstly, may I say a big

thank you to Taff (a.k.a.
Lyndon Davies at Oxford
Corgi Classics – the cars and
1:50 scale buses, Vanguards,
Oxford Diecast, Whitebox and
crept in. I've always tended
to buy my models at the time
of release, and as well as new
collection, I’ve also added,
and continue to add,
complementary models
Diecast) for making this prize many more 1:43 scale models. tooling, I also look out for trim from other manufacturers.
draw possible and to you for I now have around 1,000 and specification variants.
organising the prize draw. models in my collection. Although models from Dinky,
Q Do you regularly enter
competitions, and have
you ever won anything before?
A Over the years

I've entered a lot of
competitions and have had
some successes, including
a 1:1 scale car many years ago!
Q When you were informed

you’d won our exclusive
Oxford Diecast 25th Anniversary
Prize Draw, run in the October
2018 edition of MC, had
you already mused on the
particular casting you’d like to
have customised exclusively to
your specification, or had you
simply entered the draw never
dreaming you'd actually win?

A When I entered the prize
draw, I never thought I'd be
lucky enough to win. Although,
naturally, I did muse over
which model I would choose
to have customised if I did.
Q Tell us a little about your

eventual model of choice,
the car it’s based on and how
and why you decided upon it?
A My initial choice would

have been the 1:43 scale
Weymann Fanfare Coach
announced earlier in the year,
finished in Midland Red livery.
But while I knew that Midland
Red had operated a number
of Leyland Weymann Fanfares
for a short time, I didn’t
have any pictures.
My alternative choice was,
most of my working life, I was
already familiar with the design
and development process.
Q Did the end result live up
to your expectations? Q What has been the highlight
of the whole experience?
therefore, a 1:43 scale car.

As a teenager during the
1960s, the MG Magnette was a
Initially, Adrienne did some
research on the Midland Red
Weymann Fanfare but could
A When Lyndon opened the
box and presented me with
the prize, my expectations were
A Working with yourself and
Lyndon and meeting you
both in person has been
car I had lusted after, the styling only find a small picture; this exceeded! To see that finished a real pleasure. Having read
seeming so different to anything confirmed that the Midland model, customised to my own Lyndon's book A Journey
else back then. So, for many Red version was built to a personal specification and Through Time, I had always
years I had lobbied Vanguards different specification than beautifully mounted on a hoped to meet him. So, to have
to do an MG Magnette ZA/ZB. that of the Oxford Diecast gorgeous display plinth that the chance to talk to him about
Imagine my delight, then, casting, thus eliminating carried a dedicated inscription my life long hobby and share
when I read that Oxford Diecast my first choice. was wonderful. When Lyndon my thoughts about the Oxford
was going to produce one. Finalising the full first contacted me about the range of 1:43 scale models (and
A red MG Magnette ZA was specification for the actual prize he wrote: “This is a Corgi Vanguards!) was both
bought as soon as it became prize was straight forward. first for us, as we have never informative and enjoyable.
available and this began the I had already determined the attempted to do this before”. I even managed to include a
start of my Oxford Diecast casting, colour and registration His words highlight how plug about the one model I
collection, which now includes number. Adrienne checked special this prize is to me. would like to see in 1:43 scale!
over 120 models. that this did not clash with Totally fantastic! Once again, a big thank you. MC
As I had never been lucky any past or future models of
enough to own a 1:1 Magnette, the MG, then asked for some
on winning the prize I decided additional information to
to create a ‘pure fantasy’ model complete the full specification
– an MG Magnette ZB finished for the model to be made:
in the colour of my first car, an MG Magnette ZB.
a Speedwell Blue Austin Seven/
Mini. For the registration
number I chose JAC 1,
my initials.
Q How did you find the

working with Product
Manager Adrienne Fuller at
Oxford Diecast on this project?
And what, if anything, did you
learn that you perhaps didn’t
already know about the design
and development process?
A As a Chartered Engineer who

had worked in the motor and
motor component industries for

| roll up, roll up for the mystery tour…
The joy is in the

RESEARCH
Ian McDermott revels in the fact that there are still more questions than answers…
A
lthough I understand new contact in France its home country – which just Those who felt side-lined
there are collectors and decided to test his goes to show the premiums that by the modern era started to
who like to have every knowledge. He directed me can be commanded by selling look back in reverie on the
last morsel of info laid out to a website that featured a in a model’s indigenous market. perceived values of community
for them in the price guides, car of the same pressing but For me, however, the identity and its simple pleasures as a
there are those of us who lithographed rather than of this model’s manufacturer way of escaping the reality
like nothing better than to painted. Helpfully, it featured remains unverified. Who was of tower blocks and the
follow the lead on a good a maker’s name on its rear, right? I still occasionally scan permissive society.
story. One would think that SMJ, which my contact the Internet to see if anything Goody Toys is one of
with the passage of time, informed me translated similar has turned up, in the the enigmas of British toy
there’d be little information roughly as Societe- hope that this will shed further manufacturing. What little we
left to unearth regarding old Marsellaise de jouet. light on things, but as yet to know about the brand is almost
toys, but the truth is the more So, was my example a no avail. As Holmes would not entirely based upon the scarce
you dig, the more you realise later, possibly post war, doubt say: “A two pipe problem”. examples that have survived.
there is still to be discovered. cheaper (being painted Many years ago, now, the
Here then, is a snapshot of rather lithographed) re-issue? Hidden in plain sight learned collector and toy
some of my experiences, Or had, perhaps, another One only has to look at British historian Robert Newson
along with a few deductions, manufacturer acquired the cinema during the 1960s to see published an excellent article in
numerous further questions dies, just as Chad Valley did the emerging nostalgia for the Model Collector on the subject
and plenty of intrigue… with the Burnett dies before 1930s and the war period. By of early Timpo Toys, in which
the war? I pondered these the ‘60s the modern age had he noted a distinct similarity
My French mystére possibilities for a little while, arrived, with the teenager, hire between the Goody Toys’
Now, this may not be much before an identical model to purchase, the welfare state Morris and the Timpo Toys’
of a mystery in its home mine surfaced on eBay, and increased car ownership. Streamlined Saloon. A Morris?
country but it’s a tale, this time attributed to M.L. Aligned with the newfound Well. both the saloon and the
nonetheless. This lovely large (Martinan & Larnaude). It sold prosperity, the pre-war period coupe certainly display enough
tinplate coupe was purchased for three times what I had paid quickly began to be looked of the styling cues to resemble
from a vendor in the UK via for mine, albeit to a collector in back on as another age entirely. a pre-war Morris 14. This is
eBay. I made a cheeky offer on
an already low asking price and
to my surprise it was accepted.
On receipt, I unwrapped
what appeared to be a barely
used toy, in vaguely 1930s'
Peugeot styling, which was
an impressive 36cms in length.
Even the key was still attached
by some coarse twine. The
paint resembled red oxide
primer, so a gentle polish was
called for. I then researched
eBay France, cross referencing
as I went. I thought the model
may have been the work of
Charles Rossignol, a prolific
French maker; however,
Our writer, Ian, bought this gorgeous French tinplate
I could not find a match coupe on eBay, but despite several interesting leads,
with which to compare it. he has yet to verify its manufacturer.
Months later I made a

Many years ago, now, collector and
toy historian Robert Newson pointed
out, in a published in Model Collector,
that there were distinct similarities
between this Goody Toys’ Morris and
the Timpo Toys’ Streamlined Saloon.
We still, however, know very little
about this long obsolete British brand.
unusual in itself, as Morris was a

marque virtually ignored by toy
companies in the pre-war era.
The Goody Toys Morris is
heavily stylised, with a nice
thin-walled crisp casting. The
construction is an amalgam
of Dinky Toys, Tootsietoy and
Manoil practices of the time. for including a railway item who was copying who! stablemate by three years.
The wheels are, arguably, a little here; it could have been an oil Getting back to the girl on Now, I’ve stated that in
too small, but the overall effect cabinet or a road sign. Anyway, the trunk, who made her and privately owned car guise this
is one of real period charm. many railway layouts feature when? This one could keep model had never boasted an
How rare is this model? vehicles and that’s my excuse! you occupied for some time! interior – that is apart from
Well, In the past 35 years of The Johillco figure of the little the one in the shot shown here!
collecting I’ve only seen a girl is well known and dates Friday afternoon specials This appears to have been put
handful of examples come up from the late 1920s/early We’re on safer ground this together by a production line
for sale. Its scarcity, however, 1930s. A common sight on time, but it’s a conundrum perfectionist, bearing in mind
is not reflected by its current platforms at the time, she sits nonetheless... Dinky Toys’ the interior was an additional
market value and until more atop her trunk, complete with American cars of the late 1950s component and not simply
information comes to light it bag and bucket, ready to take were superb models; two-tone a short cut. It also features
will probably continue to be the train to the seaside. The paint schemes, windows, spun the spring suspension
consider no more than trunk is brown and there is hubs, white tyres and silver usually found on the taxi cab.
a delightful little curio. some nice detailing touched detailing made them very I think the cream interior
in too. The copy (shown to ‘cool’ indeed. Amongst these would probably have worked
Copies the right) however is a crude was No. 178 Plymouth Plaza, better with the two-tone blue
If you love a good mystery then execution, typical of the produced from 1959 to 1963. exterior paint scheme, but
collecting lead vehicles, petrol backstreet casting outfits that It always sported spun hubs maybe that’s being a tad
pumps and figures is definitely flourished in Britain up until and never featured an interior. pedantic. I’d still love to
the route to take. Aside from the 1950s. It also dispenses As per Dinky policy, the casting know the story of how it
their immense charm, they can with some of the luggage was expected to earn its keep came about, though!
be quite inexpensive to acquire for some reason, maybe in a and so in 1960 the Plaza was
and, furthermore, they enliven nod to austerity? On its own transformed into an American Bet you’ve never seen an example
a display of diecast or tinplate it seems an odd item to have taxi. This was achieved by of Dinky Toys No. 178 Plymouth
Plaza fitted with an interior and spring
models like nothing else. copied, so I suspect it was the addition of a plastic roof
suspension before! Was this, we
As a source of reference, part of a larger range or set. sign, spring suspension and wonder, an experimental factory
Norman Joplin’s lead figure Petrol pumps, figures and vac formed interior moulding. sample produced prior to these
book, is invaluable, being signage were all similarly This clocked up lots features being included on the
comprehensive enough for cribbed from other more sales and outlasted taxi cab version, or perhaps the
result of a production line worker
research but not always manufacturers. It’s known its non-commercial
taking it upon his/herself to make
conclusive enough to that some of these copies a couple of improvements?
}spoil the fun. were also copied, sometimes
I also make no apologies making it impossible to know
The original Johillco lead

figurine (right) alongside a
somewhat cruder copy (left).

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The little British five-inch-long plastic space
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but is clearly based on a model by the
American firm Premier.
Not of this earth

Tudor Rose, Kleeware and
Popular Playthings were all
pioneers of plastic, the new
wonder material of the 1950s originally offered in a choice
and a game changer as far of colours: silver, red and the
as toys were concerned. The blue (as featured). The work in Philippe Salmons’ excellent
toys produced by these manu- of an unknown British firm, it Dinky book it was believed shed ‘new’ light on a subject.
facturers, along with their was clearly based on a model to be an early colour trial. The internet can also be a
Hong Kong subsidiaries, have by the American firm, Premier, However, Vectis Auctions marvellous resource for
really come into their own of albeit with some modifications. has sold at least two examples tracking down rare items
late. What really interests me It was, apparently, also over the years and some have and making new discoveries.
about the British space toys available with a friction motor. shown up in the online Becoming a member of a
is their American links. Many Judging by the persistence of collectors’ forums, too. specialist online forum will
were copies of toys by Marx enthusiasts when it comes to I bought this care worn allow you to trade information
and Pyro and it’s the ‘bread- research, I’m sure this one won’t example very cheaply, with fellow collectors world-
crumb trail’ that makes the remain a mystery for too long! as I rather suspect nobody wide. Likewise, eBay’s many
research so intriguing…. thought it should exist in international sites are good
These toys have a devoted On trial these colours and therefore for spotting things you never
band of followers, who collate Some models gain a reputation questioned its authenticity. even knew existed; be careful,
and share information. This built on years of conjecture The general consensus now, though, as viewing these
is what led me to the brilliant and un-pooled knowledge. however, is that this was a new-found treasures can
Alphadrome robot and space This Dinky Toys model is one legitimate production run become addictive, not to
toy database or danefield.com. of them. The No. 30v Electric scheme. It’s certainly not mention expensive! For
It’s a mine of information, with Dairy Van is well known in an unattractive colour international research,
photos and write ups on some its Express Dairies and NCB combination, so the reason Google translate proves
incredibly rare and covetable liveries of cream and red or for its short-lived run will a very useful tool. Add a
models. Many of the early ex- grey and blue. Introduced remain a mystery. I believe little common sense into
amples were sold without boxes in 1949, it enjoyed a long there’s possibly more the mix and you’ll be surprised
or branding, which can make production run, being information still to surface the results you can yield.
identification very difficult. finally deleted from the here – it’s definitely one There’s something so
The little, five-inch-long, range in 1960. to watch! satisfying about research
blue space car illustrated here The grey and maroon and if it can bring one drop
was part of a consignment of version is rare, so much so Postscript more to the pool of collectors’
unsold warehouse stock that it only made it into the Books and magazines such knowledge that can be no
discovered recently. It was price guides recently. Indeed, as this are excellent reference bad thing either.
points and I’ve personally filed Now then, Watson, can
The ultra-rare livery on this No. 30v Electric Dairy Van (usually found in lots of articles away for future you tell me who made this
Express Dairies cream and red or NCB grey and blue) has now been reference. It can be refreshing road sign? MC
acknowledged as a legitimate production run colour scheme rather than being to sometimes read a 30-year- Can anyone
created for a factory colour trial as originally thought. old article that appears to identify the
firm that
manufactured
the road
sign shown
centre?
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| 914 and more
The Class of ’
Stephen Paul Hardy takes us back 50 years to Karmann’s most The IAA ’69 press photo (top left),
vibrantly colourful era, as he considers the models available a UK ’67 version (below left) and
and the gaps yet to be filled… real examples of the 911S Targa
modelled by GT Spirit.
L
ots of things were C111 and slick street designs 914. I will say now I sit
happening in the German from Opel and BMW were being unreservedly in the “love An April 2019 release,
motor industry on the eve prepared for display as cars for it” camp. I did when it was the GT706 911S Targa is a
of the 1969 IAA (Frankfurt the '70s. Volkswagen launched launched and the passing of reissue of the 1967 version 911
Motor Show). The racing legend its functional 181 and, in half a century has done nothing Targas – GT001ZM (bamboo)
917 was making its debut, while partnership with Porsche, to change my mind. Indeed, and GT001CS (green) – released
concept cars like the Mercedes a crowd puller which became if the Automotive Good Fairy in 2013, which I mentioned in
an example of what is now granted me the one wish The Zuffenhausen-Osnabrück
frequently referred to as a so many of us dream of being Connection (MC Feb 2019).
Marmite “love it or hate it” offered – the chance of owning The updating of this resin cast
automobile, the VW-Porsche a brand new example of any model brings it not only in
car I could name – it would stunning red but shod with
unquestionably be ‘that one'. later-style black-accented
But before delving into the Fuchs wheels, and the
fascinating backstory of the 914 combination of red, black
and my pick of the scale models and chrome makes for a very
that represent it, a recent attractive model indeed,
release from GT even if, in detail, it is not
Spirit warrants a perfectly authentic to
quick, but original equipment (OE)
related, specification. The model is
detour… fabulous in all respects, with
a wealth of fine interior and
exterior detail. They say a
picture paints a thousand
words, so I’ll let the photos
do the rest of the talking here.
There are two aspects of
GT Spirits’ expanding back
catalogue that I personally
like very much…
The GT Spirit 911S

Targa recently released under
reference number GT706.

Saving up just a little bit more pocket money for a
GT Sprit model, Stephen suggests, is unquestionably
the more deeply satisfying choice
First is the balance, in for a GT Sprit model is

cost-benefit ratio terms, of unquestionably the more
the quality and accuracy of deeply satisfying choice.
modelling you get for your Secondly, I like model
outlay. In February I made ranges offering a catalogue
two comments about the that grows to cover successive 1971/72 glass rear window Professor Heinrich ('Heinz')
Norev offerings I was road variations of a marque’s Targa (and matching coupé) Nordhoff shaking hands on
testing: “As such, I think it production history. I find to close the late F series gap up a joint ‘sports car’ project in
makes a very acceptable representation of the to the G series 911models?” mid-’66. Nordhoff’s untimely
display piece” and “As development of a car far death in 1968, however,
representatives of what more pleasing when displayed The significance of numbers threatened to jeopardise
I consider to be the very best in consistent scale and By 1966 Volkswagen was the project. His successor,
era for the 911 .... I'm more (importantly) consistent already beginning to think Kurt Lotz, had to make the
than content with them”. style of detailing/finish. about a successor to the much transition to MD without the
Although I recognise that GT Spirit hit this point admired typ.34 ‘Razor Edge’ usual benefit of a hand-over
the Norev and GT Spirit offer- perfectly and, in context, Karmann Ghia launched five and with nothing more
ings target different market its representation of successive years previously, with the than the Porsche-Nordhoff
sectors (and come with dif- generations of Porsche cars is lucrative North American gentlemens' agreement as the
ferent price tags), when push exemplary. Sufficient for me export market very much foundation for the sports car
comes to shove saving up just to make the plea to the brand’s in mind. Simultaneously, project. And, it's rumoured,
a little bit more pocket money product planning team: “ Can Porsche was looking to expand Nordhoff had already invested
we please now into the sports car market 5 million Deutsch Marks into
have a sector below the 911. These the development costs of the
were coinciding interests that 917. purely because of his belief
resulted in Ferry Porsche in the positive publicity air-
and Volkswagen’s cooled engines would bring.
Managing Lotz drove a hard
Director renegotiation over the project,
which eventually brought
forward a new company
VW-Porsche-
Can we please now have a 1971/72

glass rear window Targa, and a
matching coupé?

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This era of Porsche-led press and

publicity material brought forth some
truly memorable photographs.
Vertriebsgesellschaft mbh, (the

VW-Porsche Sales Company)
based in Ludwigsburg, to the
north of Stuttgart. This
company represented the
joint interests of Dr. Ing.
h.c. F. Porsche AG and
Volkswagenwerk AG and
secured the launch of 914
production. All the publicity
material carried the
company’s logo and address,
with the earliest brochures
following a quasi VW A4
portrait format. Very soon
landscape format became
the norm for flyers, with
brochures developing into
lavish, glossy publications
matching the Porsche 911 publicity photographs. September 1969, to introduce latest versions of the existing
brochures in style and format. Perhaps the most the 1970 model year range – VW range, the new 181 and
This era of Porsche-led press interesting of all, though, was no doubt in time for the IAA. not only the 914 but the 911
and publicity brought forward VW's own general model range Produced in a period-typical as well; a rare and not to be
some truly memorable press/ brochure 152.958.00, printed in VW-style, this showcased the repeated occurrence.
The 914 design comprised of
a mid-engined (the first built in
Germany in series production),
two seat, sports car, with Targa
style roll bar complete with
removable roof centre section
and pop-up headlights. The
all new design drew heavily
on existing mechanical parts
from both companies and was
introduced in two air-cooled
engine versions. The 914/4
having the 1.7l four cylinder
The IAA 1969: both journalists

and toy makers alike were inspired
by the orange test cars.

Karmann also actively promoted its
own product range
exhibited one at the 1970 as Porsche and imported American excursion (and sales
engine with Bosch electronic Earl’s Court Motor Show. The through the US Porsche- success) was that increasing
fuel injection from the VW 411E conversion, though, pushed Audi organisation. safety compliance legislation
introduced the year previously; the price even higher in an era The 914 had a very brief resulted in the overall look of
the 914/6 having a 2.0l six- when the £-DM exchange rate but dramatically successful 914 design being totally spoilt
cylinder engine carried over made buying a German car period in motor racing, at by increasingly visually
from the 911 T 2.0. The 914 distinctly unattractive here the time when Porsche was dominant bumpers – a fate
model designation followed in the UK. As CAR magazine still on riding high on the that afflicted many other
Porsche tradition by using pointed out at the time, you successes of the 911 and 917. contemporary European sports
the vehicle’s project number. could buy two Lotus Europas So well balanced, though, models sold in that market.
During the car’s six year for the price of a 914/6 in 1970! was the mid-engined layout In terms of automotive
production run all the With marketing in Europe that the 911, with its production history,
bodies were manufactured channelled through the joint predictable tail-sliding a retrospective look at the
at Wilhelm Karmann GmbH. company, 914/4 sales were tractability in ice and snow, 914 places it at the very centre
The 914/4 was fully finished handled by VW dealerships was preferred by the majority of the most vibrant era of
at Karmann, while the 914/6 and 914/6s via Porsche of Porsche’s drivers for Karmann production,
trimmed bodies were shipped concessionaires. UK sales competition use. Nevertheless, available in an eye-catching
off to Porsche’s Zuffenhausen were all via the Porsche some of the most dramatic range of paint colours and
plant for completion with concessionaires. While rally photos of the era feature options packages. The launch
engine and associated technically very well received 914s, generally in their model 914/4 came with
mechanicals. Rationalisation as an excellently performing distinctive orange paintwork. standard VW 4-bolt steel
saw the 914/6 being dropped driver’s car, the range Competition use prompted the wheels. A few 916/6s sported
fairly quickly, with a myriad suffered from a fair degree of development of wider wings Porsche standard 5-bolt steel
of detail changes, including identity uncertainty in the as a factory option, resulting wheels, but the majority were
engine options, introduced eyes of many motoring in the informally named 914 shod the charismatic five-
year by year. Only ever journalists, and indeed the GT. This was an option order- spoke Fuchs wheels from the
produced in LHD, a handful buying public. Far clearer was able on street use models if 911 series. Factory options
of cars were converted to RHD its identity in North America, the purchaser so wished. The included steel 4-bolt Lemmerz
in the UK by Crayford, who where it was sold badged only down side of the 914’s North GT wheels that looked
Karmann’s paint/trim colours and US Porsche advertising of the mid ’70s ...

| 914 and more
Schuco’s 914 in L13M Saturngelb with Mahle alloys (left) and Minichamps’ L65K
Ravennagrün with Lemmerz steels.
identical to the VW ones but of 914 production also saw Minichamps’ 1970/71 914GT, in both cases driven by Björn Waldegaard.
differed in having a unique plaid cloth facings to the seats the 914’s successor came in to Ferry Porsche on his 60th
ET40 offset, 4- and 5-bolt alloys colour coordinated to the the form of a model that had birthday, coincidently also
by Mahle (usually affectionate- exterior paint. The first been developed for, but which in September 1969. An even
ly described as the ‘gas-burner’ generation VW Scirocco’s were was later rejected by Audi, wilder development was that
style), and finally two more by then also passing along becoming instead the first of dropping an eight cylinder
4-bolt style alloys – the ‘Baby Karmann’s production lines water-cooled Porsche 908 racing engine into a much
Fuchs’ and a Pedrini version and using the very same production model – the 924. modified 914 body known
similar to that of the Mahle. paint colours and similar That, however, didn’t as a 918 or 914 S.
Paint colours offered on plaid trim themes. The happen until after further Not all 914s, though, went
the 914 included some of the introduction of that ‘new exploration on the 914 theme to young, or young at heart,
brightest, quintessentially generation’ water cooled VW had been undertaken by sports car enthusiasts. As a
70s, shades used on European sports coupé sounded the Porsche, who producing a successor to service weary
production Volkswagens. death knell for not only the limited series of fixed roof Porsche 356 cabriolets, the
Indeed, many of them were Karmann Ghia but the 914 as coupe, dubbed the 916, 914’s Targa configuration also
unique to cars manufactured well in the VW model range. versions. A metallic silver found favour across Europe
at Karmann. The closing years As for the Porsche catalogue, 3.0-litre 916 was presented with many police forces – most
Authentically detailed Minichamps 914/6 (GT)s

and representative 916 in black.

notably in The Netherlands – alloys in authentic Gemini Blue The Minichamps model 914-related memories prompt this
for motorway patrol work. metallic, Ravenna green and has been around for a while month's 'Signing Off' on p.81.
Finally, the 914 concept Canary yellow finishes, now and part of its attraction
prompted several stylish body- supplemented by a 914/6 is in the number of colour although, when comparing
work designs from leading version in Signal Orange variations released (with the models with photos of the
stylists of the day, now with (classic) Fuchs alloys. more apparently due later this actual cars, the Minichamps
captured in 1:43 scale, but Part works have also summer). Representing a 1970 offering gives a more accurate
that’s a story for another day ... provided lots of reasonable 1:43 914/4, with roof panel removed representation in certain
scale variations on the theme. and Lemmerz GT sports detail respects.
50 years of scaled-down 914s Recent past and current wheels, it remains one of the AutoArt's 1:18 scale model
The toy industry was quick to offerings include those from best proportioned 1:43 scale set a benchmark, yet to be
pick up on the 914 as a subject Herpa, Wiking, Matchbox, Hot models of the 914 ever made. surpassed. Being diecast, it
and over the past half century Wheels, Schuco, Minichamps, The original street version comes with a whole gamut
a host of examples have been Detail Cars, Spark, AutoArt, has been supplemented of opening features and a
modelled. Working up through Tecnomodel, and (although with versions representing substantial amount of fine
the scale sizes, these include slightly outside the remit of well-know cars seen at detailing. Available in Metallic
offerings in the past from MC) the fairly extensive array Le Mans, two of the three Silver, Ivory or Signal Orange,
Schuco, Siku, Faller, Dinky, of 914s in 1:32 scale from 1970 Marathon de la Route it represents the 1970 914/6.
Gama, Solido, Märklin, Playart, SCA slot cars of Spain. team (the third was listed In August 1970 I spent some
Politoys, Revell, AutoArt and The Minichamps and but has yet to appear) and of my Saturday job earnings
Bandai. Of the now obsolete Schuco 1:43 scale issues, the 1971 Monte Carlo Rally. on a copy of CAR magazine,
versions, Revell’s 1:18 diecast together with the AutoArt Minichamps has also added which triggered a deep longing
offering deserves a particular 1:18 scale model, are single representations of the for the 914 featured on the
mention, as it was available in my nominated best 914/6 and 916 to the range. cover and splashed across the
914/4 guise with ‘Baby Fuchs’ representatives of the 914 story. The more recent Schuco centre spread. The AutoArt
release is of a slightly later replica is probably as close as
version with roof panel in I'll ever get to realising that
place and nice representations dream, but, in my opinion, it
of the 4-bolt Mahle alloys. As is one of the best scale model
far as I know, it has only ever cars ever made. That is, of
been issued in a single street course, unless and until...
colour (Saturn Yellow), along And it's here I feel we’ve
with two police versions (one come almost full circle, because
in a green and white German there's a gaping hole in GT
Polizei scheme and another Sprit’s excellent catalogue
in a very eye-catching Dutch of Porsche models – one that
Rijkspolitie scheme for sale in needs filling with at least
the Netherlands). Schuco also four street variations and a
issued all three Marathon handful of GT versions
de la Route team versions – covering the 914 story. MC
WORTH A WATCH
Some fascinating footage of many of the “new cars for the
seventies” shown at IAA 1969 can be seen in this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvKUdF_9fiA

| pre-production prototypesassic
FORD
ANGLIA
FIRSTS
The Ford Anglia Van prototype
finished in Castrol Wakefield
Motor Oil – a livery that
was never actually put
into production.
Adrian Hall share details of the fascinating

Lledo Vanguards Ford Anglia prototypes
he’s managed to acquire...
A
round 1995-96 Lledo Martin Kennedy not only
announced that it was listed all of the models within Adrian’s first
going to be producing a the Vanguards range but also prototype
new range of 1950s' and 60s' displayed some variations, acquisitions
family cars to a constant 1:43 along with some of resin Lledo My first purchase in around
scale, which would contain a prototypes. I must admit, 2006 was a red Ford Anglia Van
lot more detail than its then I felt very jealous at the time, with Castrol Wakefield Motor
The underside showing the
current ‘Days Gone’ range. as he had six or seven resin Oil stickers and the words George Turner makers stamp
The first vehicle in this new Anglias shown on his website 'Est 1899' on the sides. and date
range was to be the Ford and I often wondered how he'd The van’s overall shape and
Anglia 105E, as model managed to get hold of these. dimensions look and feel very painted silver. The grille and
number VA1. Three more With the increase in populari- much like the final Vanguards quarter lights to the windows
models into the range came ty of a certain internet auction diecast issues, save for the fact are actually a little finer than
the Ford Anglia Van, as VA4. site, however, I’ve managed to the model is made of resin and the diecast production exam-
To help evaluate this new pick up three resin prototypes is, therefore, very light. The ples. Overall it is a very nice
range, Lledo looked to George over the years: two vans and a interior is a pale grey colour model, although I can see why
Tuner Models to produce some saloon, all bearing the George and the wheels are single piece it wasn’t developed any further
resin prototypes for its new Turner Models stamp under- mouldings. The grille and as the Castrol sticker doesn’t
vehicles, finished in various neath. I’ve been lucky in the bumpers are painted silver really suit the shape of the Ford
colours and liveries. fact that all three are proto- with the indicators picked Anglia Van. The underside is a
In 2002 I started collecting types that were never actually out in orange. The headlights, smooth black base with the G.
the Ford Anglia models from issued as production models. wipers and door handles are Turner Models logo imprinted
the Lledo Vanguards range. into it with the date, 31.3.1995
I often referred to a great My next purchase from the
The Ford Anglia prototype for the
website at www.martin same internet auction site was
model that would go on to form part
kennedy.com to see of the two-piece Heartbeat set in its a couple of years ago and was
which models had generic police livery. a Ford Anglia saloon. It’s dark
been issued. blue in colour and features a
The underside of the blue Ford

Anglia saloon

of the VA4 Ford Anglia van:
The Ford Anglia van VA4001 – the AA van in yellow,
prototype in a plain, but
VA4007 – the London Transport
quite rich, green finish.
van in red, and VA4005 – the
RAC van in blue with a white
roof. All three looked pretty
The underside, showing the
George Turner maker’s stamp much identical to the final
and date. issued products and must
have been good enough to
the day of the auction, so I had pass off for production.
to leave the bidding in the
underside is again a smooth capable hands of my wife. Aston’s Lot 107
black slab with the G. Turner Looking at the estimates that All six Ford Anglia saloon
blue plastic light in the centre Models imprint and the date Aston’s had suggested, it was resin prototypes acquired
of the roof. I assume this was 31.3.1995. Yet again, this colour obvious that I could only afford in this ‘Lot’ feature a smooth
intended to be the basis for a scheme for the van was never one of the lots, so I told her that black base with the Turner
Police car. Although this version put into production. while I'd prefer the set of nine Models logo imprinted into it,
was never issued, a very similar I was so pleased to have prototype and pre-production and the date 31.3.1995 engraved
black version was released as picked up these three unique vans out of the four lots, it under the front axle.
part of a two-piece Heartbeat models, as they add to the didn’t really matter which lot All of the models have a silver
set. The saloon has a very pale history of the other Vanguards (if any!) I ended up with. foil like substance over their
grey interior and one piece cast models I have on display. Just after dinnertime on July grille and bumpers, as well has
wheels. The indicators and rear 10, my wife texted me to let me having the door handles, badges
lights have been painted in the Aston’s Auction House know how much she'd spent. and wipers highlighted with
correct colours. The grille and Now, thankfully, my wife is So, I had clearly won one of the silver paint. The models also
bumpers are covered in a silver very supportive of my Anglia four lots, but which one? I had have their indicators picked out
foil; with the silver foil that had collecting hobby – although she to know, so I messaged her back in orange. All but the Broad-
covered the rear bumper all but has put her foot down about from work. I was very surprised speed models feature wing
disappeared on this model. The me buying a third full size 1:1 when she replied explaining mirrors (or what’s left of them)
underside is also a smooth black Anglia! Her understanding she had won all four of the lots and registration plates, which
slab with the G. Turner Models of my hobby means that she that I had wanted. She added were not fitted to the finished
logo imprinted into it and the does keep her eye open for any that Aston’s had struggled to production models. The wing
date 31.3.1995. ‘new’ Ford Anglia models that get £10 for some of the lots. mirrors for the production
My final, recent, internet may appear. July 6, 2018 was This was a real surprise to me, models were supplied on a little
purchase was another Ford just such an occasion. My wife given the uniqueness of the plastic sprue for the purchaser
Anglia van. This van is painted was on The-Saleroom website, models that were being offered, to fit. Similarly,
in a pale green colour, with no which lists pretty much every but I was not complaining! there was a
livery adorning it. The van has auction house that has an I couldn’t wait to pick up my
a black interior and one-piece online presence, when she new acquisitions that weekend.
The list of
cast wheels. As these models came upon a whole host of I am now the very proud owner registration
were not really intended to last Lledo prototype and pre- of a further 18 prototype and numbers issued
that long and are quite fragile, production samples to be pre-production colour sample with the early Lledo
you can expect some damage offered by Aston’s auction Ford Anglias. Vanguards models
for the purchaser
to them, and in this instance house on July 10. The models
to fit
the van is missing one of its being sold had all belonged to Aston’s Lot 53
rear quarter bumpers. The a former senior manager at The first ‘Lot’ that we acquired
Lledo. Amongst the 100+ lots consisted of ten early produc- The smooth black baseplates fitted
were four that particularly tion samples of various Lledo to Adrian’s prototype saloons, all
Adrian’s three early diecast imprinted with the G. Turner Models
production samples featuring different interested me, as they all Vanguard vans. Amongst the
logo and the date 31.3.1995 engraved
liveries for the Ford Anglia Van. contained Ford Anglia models. ten vans, there were three early on their front axles.
Unfortunately, I was at work on diecast production samples

| pre-production prototypes
Two of differing resin prototypes for

VA1001 acquired by Adrian.
black one). The green carries the registration TGJ 337. (the equivalent of today’s
wheels are finished off Once again, this was not one of British Touring Car Champion-
selection of with silver hubcaps and both the numbers supplied with the ship), which lead to him
stick on number plates models carry the registration production models. The becoming champion in 1966.
for the purchaser to choose number 615 JOB. Spookily, this underside of this prototype The prototype features a black
from and stick onto the blank was not one of the registra- has a sticker with the model interior and minilite wheels.
front and rear number plate tion numbers supplied for the number VA1002 written on it. There are racing number
areas on the model. purchaser to fit. Unfortunately, stickers on the front doors and
Most of the diecast Anglia one of these prototypes has lost Lledo Vanguards resin bonnet. ‘Team Broadspeed’
saloon models (there were a one of its wing mirrors and its prototype for VA1003A features on the front wings,
few exceptions) that were front number plate, but I am The production model that with Ford stripes along the
produced feature the front still pleased to own it. resulted from this prototype bottom between the wheel
door windows half open, but was issued as part of the arches, and John Fitzpatrick’s
all of the resin prototypes Lledo Vanguards resin Broadspeed Racing Anglia’s set. name appears on the roof
feature the front windows prototype for VA1002 The real life maroon and silver just above each front door.
fully wound up. The next model up has a white Ford Anglia was driven by The prototype doesn’t include
body with a maroon roof and John Fitzpatrick for Team any bumpers, wing mirrors
Lledo Vanguards resin stripe along both sides. This Broadspeed in the British or registration plates but is
prototype for VA1001 decoration is for a Ford Anglia Saloon Car Championship otherwise pretty much how the
Lot 107 featured two VA1001 Super, which in real life had final production model looked.
prototypes, both of which are a 1200cc engine compared
The resin prototype for the
painted in an all-over green to the 997cc fitted to the base John Fitzpatrick
shade. Both also feature a and deluxe models. My model Broadspeed Anglia.
grey interior, but one has a features a maroon interior with
black steering wheel, while the a black steering wheel. Cream
other has a grey one. (The final wheels are enhanced with
production model featured a silver hubcaps and the model
Adrian’s resin prototype

for VA1002.
carries the registration number

The diecast production model of VA1002 (left) alongside its resin prototype (right).
The underside of the

prototype, carrying a sticker denoting
the proposed model number.
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Another resin prototype, this a décor trial sample
for Anita Taylor’s Broadspeed Anglia.
A fine display pairing, Adrian’s two Broadspeed Note how Adrian’s Police prototype and the Heartbeat set
Ford Anglia prototypes. Sergeant’s car looking remarkably similar.
devoid of any bump-

ers, wing mirrors or
registration plates,
The generically liveried Vanguards
but, once again,
Ford Anglia Police Car prototype.
appears to be very
close to the production model
Lledo resin prototype that went on to be released. mirrors (or what’s left of them)
for VA1003B wheels sport silver plated and registration plates. As
This model was to be the other Lledo Vanguards resin hubcaps. The ‘Police’ signs at with the previous saloons,
half of the Broadspeed Racing prototype for VA1005 the front and rear come in the the wing mirrors for the final
Anglias set: a white and gold This is the prototype for the form of stickers, and the model production models were
Ford Anglia as driven by final production model of the carries the correct to prototype supplied on a little plastic
Anita Taylor for Team Broad- Ford Anglia, issued as one half number plates of MVN 478C. sprue for the purchaser to fit.
speed during the 1960s. The of the Heartbeat set (the other Similarly, there was a selec-
decoration is very similar to its model being a green Triumph Aston’s Lot 111 tion of registration numbers to
sibling, except for the fact that Herald). It's based on the I’ll start with the six resin choose from, which could be
the racing number is 7 and it sergeant’s black Ford Anglia prototypes included in this stuck onto the front and rear
has Anita Taylor’s name on the police car. The prototype is , Lot, which, like the saloons, plates. All of the vans featured
roof above each door. The pro- as you'd expect, painted black, all feature a smooth black decoration in the form of stick-
totype features a black interior with a grey interior and a black base with the Turner Models ers, which, understandably
and minilite wheels. It is also steering wheel. The silver logo imprinted and the date have started to peel around
31.3.1995 engraved under the the corners here and there.
front axle. All have a silver
painted front grille and Lledo Vanguards resin
bumpers, as well has having prototype for VA4001, AA
the door handles, badges and The prototype for the
wipers picked out with silver Automobile Association (AA)
paint. Nearly Van is, not
every one surprisingly,
features finished in
wing yellow and
features a
yellow plastic
headboard just
above the front
doors, with an AA
The Vanguards
When looking at these van baseplates, it’s very easy to differentiate between prototype for the
the resin prototypes and the diecast pre-production colour samples. Ford Anglia AA Van.

Providing a good comparison: AA Van side views of the

the production sample (left) and the resin prototype (left) production
resin prototype (right). sample (right).
So, what about the previous model, sports a dark

differences I've previously blue interior. The Hotpoint
Road Service sticker in black. Lledo Vanguards resin alluded to? Well, I'll start signs and side stripes are, again,
The same sticker also appears prototypes for VA4002, Hotpoint with the model carrying the the turquoisey-blue colour and
on either side of the van. The Three Hotpoint resin proto- registration number 174 ATE. the stickers on the door are
AA logo also adorns both front types featured in this lot and all This has a grey interior and positioned at the bottom of
and back doors. The interior is of them are very slightly differ- black steering wheel. The the door. The wheels are the
a black plastic moulding with a ent. This provides some good wheels are one-piece grey same blue colour as the van,
black plastic steering wheel. insight to the thought processes plastic items, although one of but the hubcaps and discs
Yellow wheels are enhanced involved in coming up with a them is missing on my example. representing the headlights
with silver hubcaps and the livery and colour scheme that The Hotpoint signs and side have a chrome finish to them
model carries the registration everyone is happy with. stripes are on a turquoisey-blue rather than the silver painted
number 496 DLM. Sadly, this All three vans are painted colour and the stickers on the ones of the previous two models.
model is also missing one of its in the same light blue colour door are mounted centrally. The final Hotpoint
back quarter bumpers. and sport Hotpoint stickers on The Hotpoint Van YBJ 533 has production model features the
When comparing the their sides and across the back a dark blue interior and steering dark blue stripes and Hotpoint
resin prototype with the early doors. A blue flash is shown wheel. The wheels are the same signs, with the wording on
production sample from Lot down both sides, with the blue as the van, with silver hub- the front doors towards their
53, you can see it is a fraction words ‘Spares and Service’ in caps. The Hotpoint signs and bottom edge. It also has a black
wider, taller and longer than the white within the flash, towards side flash are a dark blue colour plastic interior. Like all of the
diecast example. The prototype the rear of the van. There is and the stickers on the doors final production models of that
seems to have a little more a sticker on each front door are positioned more to the time, the wing mirrors and
panel definition and the wipers featuring the following words bottom of the door rather number plates were supplied
are definitely better. The yellow on three lines: ‘Hotpoint’, than being central. in a small plastic packet for the
paintwork on the AA prototype ‘Domestic Appliances’ and Finally, we have FOO 836B, purchaser to fit.
is also a little darker than that ‘Spares and Services Division’. which, as you will see later, When checking out the
of the early production sample All three vans have chrome appears to be a popular production model’s box, it looks
and final production models. wing mirrors fitted to the registration plate for Lledo like the prototype FOO 836B
It’s a very nice addition, though. front wings. prototypes and which, like the may have been used in the
Hotpoint van Hotpoint van

registration registration
number number
174 ATE. YBJ 533.

Hotpoint van registration
number FOO 836B.
‘artwork’ on the front. It is Hotpoint van registration number FOO 836B featured as the box ‘artwork’ for
definitely a resin prototype, as has the number 24 above each the production models.
you can see the black baseplate wheel, a small crown sticker
and no join in the casting where midway along its sides and a ber 602 EXU. Funnily enough, from the roof’s edges. There
the chrome plastic grille and ‘Post Office Telephones’ sticker I have a couple of photographs are large red BEA stickers on
bumper insert would be fitted. on the passenger side rear of the real 602 EXU and it the front doors and British
door. These features were features the wording shown European Airways stickers
Lledo Vanguards resin all replicated on the final on the resin prototype and not on the van sides. There is a
prototype for VA4003, production models. that shown on the final pro- ‘Follow Me’ sign across the
Post Office Telephones The stickers on the front duction models. It makes you back doors, as per the final
The Post Office Telephones doors are a little different, wonder why it was changed. production models. As part
van was another model that however. The prototype of my ‘Reality Check’ series
would appear in a two-piece features the words ‘Post Lledo Vanguards resin of articles in MC, I've been
set; this time the ‘Post Office Office Telephones’, ‘Telephone prototype for VA4006, trying to research this livery
Telephones Service Vans of the Manager’ and a fleet number British European Airways but have come up short. I have
50s and 60s’ that also featured of ‘18722’. The production The prototype for the BEA van photos of the Anglia Van with
a Morris Minor Van. The models differed slightly, is painted a light grey colour headboards on the roof read-
prototype is painted green, carrying the words ‘Post and features a black and ing ‘Follow Me’, and I have a
although, as you may be able Office Telephones’, ‘Telephone white chequered roof. The photo from British Airways of a
to see from the photographs, it Manager, City Area, London’ in pattern goes right to the gutter BEA van in grey with large red
is a slightly lighter shade than three lines and a fleet number on the van, whereas on the BEA signs, but have not seen
that which appeared on the of ‘FU95124’. The prototype final production version the any photos of vans featuring
final production models, and has black wheels with chrome black squares are smaller and both. Maybe someone reading
sports two brown plastic hubcaps, a black interior and contained knows differently?
ladders on the roof. The van carries the registration num- away
Post Office
Telephone Van
comparisons, resin
prototype (left)
Issued production
model (right).
The Vanguards resin prototype Post Office Telephones

Ford Anglia Van.

My prototype has one-piece
grey wheels and displays 352
XMY number plates. These,
again, do not feature on
the set of number plate
stickers that were
issued with the van
that went on sale, so did
Lledo have a photo of The Vanguards resin prototype
352 XMY in the BEA livery BEA Ford Anglia Van.
that it modelled?
The final three models of wheel. It has a large maroon
Lot 111 are all diecast pre- Whitbread sticker affixed to
production colour samples, each side, a royal crown on
and once again their decoration each front door, the fleet
comes in the form of stickers. number F.1066 at the rear of
The grille and bumpers are each front wing and the
now a chrome plastic moulding Whitbread and Co Ltd Head
sandwiched between the upper Office address applied to the
and lower body casting, as per rear of the doors. The van
the actual production models, does not have any holes in
with the edges either side of the wings for wing mirrors, so
the grille painted in the body none are attached. The brown reading ‘London Transport’ Whitbread pre-production
colour. All of these prototype wheels have silver hubcaps in white. The van has black Diecast model looking how the
vans have the indicators picked and there is a FOO 836B wheels with silver hubcaps final production model looked
out in orange, which I find quite registration number fitted and the same registration
strange as most early Thames/ front and rear. Other than the number as the Whitbread Van, vehicles there were intended
Anglia vans sported white fact the decoration has been FOO 836B. Unfortunately, to appear in the box. The first
indicators, as they also printed on to this prototype, it has lost one of its wing box shows the artwork for
incorporated the sidelights. it is pretty much mirrored by mirrors. Once again, the the two-piece ‘Post Office
the models that actually rolled prototype is very close in Telephones Service Vans of
Lledo Vanguards off the production line. colouring and decoration to the 50s and 60s’ set, featuring
pre-production model the production model issued. the Ford Anglia van in green
for VA4004, Whitbread Lledo Vanguards GPO livery and the Morris
The first of the colour pre-pro- pre-production model for Lot 96 Minor van. The two vehicle
duction samples in this lot is VA4007, London Transport This ‘Lot’ of box lid artwork illustrations are also repro-
the Whitbread van, which was This model is painted red for ‘Vanguards’ special limited duced to a smaller scale and
yet another model that would and has a black plastic edition sets trial samples is a stuck on the side of the box.
appear in a two vehicle set: interior and steering wheel. little bit of sequence, but I felt The second prototype box
the Whitbread Service Vans The livery consists of a London it was better to be dealt with shows the artwork for the two-
set. The prototype is painted Transport roundel and an at the end of the article, and piece ‘The Broadspeed Racing
in brown, with a grey plastic address on each side of the hopefully it will be obvious Anglias of the 1960s’ set,
interior and black steering van, with the words ‘LT why as the article pans out. featuring the maroon and
Posters Abbey, 1234’ on The ‘Lot’ contained six white Broadspeed Anglias
each of the front doors. prototype boxes, of which two that were raced in the 1960s,
There is also a sticker are associated with the Ford although the No. 7 car does not
across the back doors Anglia. Both of the Anglia feature a gold roof. As with the
boxes feature a ‘Vanguards’ previous box, the two vehicle
The London Transport background piece of paper illustrations are reproduced
pre-production diecast stuck to a square yellow box. to a smaller scale and stuck
sample. On the front of this paper to the side of the box.
are cut out shapes featuring The icing on the cake for
artists impressions of the two me is that I now have two
The pre-production sample (left) alongside the final production model (right).

The Esso Aviation Services
pre-production diecast sample.
prototype boxes and the resin

prototypes of the vehicles that
were to appear within each set.
I much prefer the artist’s
impressions on these boxes to
the model photos that were
finally used, but I suppose it Precious pieces of hobby history to secure so many prototypes passed around and discussed
was cheaper to take photos When looking at some of the from the auction. in the Lledo design offices.
than it was to pay someone early production models boxes, For those of you that worry If you have any prototype
to draw every single model collectors’ cards and promo- about your expensive resin models and/or prototype
that was to be issued. tional material that was part of models developing fatigue boxes, from any manufacturer,
Comparing prototype and the Vanguards launch, it’s nice or warping in the future, we would love to hear
production boxes reveals that to see photos of some of the I can only say that the George from you! MC
numbers were recrunched. prototypes that I now own and Turner resin prototypes of 23
On both the prototype boxes a will cherish. I am so glad that years ago still look good to this The prototype Ford Anglia GPO van
limited edition of 7,500 sets is someone had the foresight to day, even after, presumably, teamed up with its prototype box.
specified, while the actual save these ‘moments in time’. being handled, played with,
production boxes show a I am also very grateful
limited edition of 5,000 sets. that my wife took the time
to search The-Saleroom for
A pre-production mock up for the anything related to the Ford
‘Post Office Telephones Service Vans
of the 50s and 60s’ box. Anglia, and that she managed
The prototype
packaging for
the ‘Broadspeed
Racing Anglias
of the 1960s’ set.
The prototype
Broadspeed
Anglias, matched
with their prototype
box.
The prototype boxes were

used to advertise the gift sets
in the 1st Type folded
catalogue included with the Prototype boxes for the GPO and Broadspeed sets (top), along with their
initial production models. counterparts, i.e. the boxes that would be put into actual production.

| a new take on an old classic
SCENICRUISERS
Paul Brent Adams inspects the Matchbox versions released over 50 years apart…
I
n recent years, Matchbox does not generally exist outside vehicle. So, in order to fit inside also reduced the gap between
has produced new takes on the UK; elsewhere everything a normal Matchbox box, an the front and rear wheels.
several of its older models. is a bus! Back in the 1950s, the accurate scale model would
These are not simply re-issues best-known vehicle operated by need to be very small and No.66 Regular Wheels
of the original castings but the company was the General narrow compared with most The first Matchbox model of a
completely newly tooled items. Motors Corporation Sceni- of the other models in the 1-75 Scenicruiser appeared in 1967,
Some, such as the DUKW cruiser. This was built from series. Fearing such a model as No.66 in the 1-75 Series,
amphibious truck looked at 1954 to 1956 and remained in would look rather insub- fitted with black plastic Regular
previously (Nov 2018), are very service well into the 1970s. In stantial, Matchbox therefore Wheels. In addition to reducing
different to the originals. 1961-62 the fleet was rebuilt. adopted a technique that rail- the length, Matchbox also
Others, such as the Sceni- The original twin four-cylinder way modellers call 'selective used single wheels on both
cruiser bus covered here, are engines were replaced by a compression'. They kept all rear axles, but, fortunately,
strikingly similar, despite single eight-cylinder engine, the main features of the real this is not overly obvious as
having been produced five and the vehicle’s name was vehicle, but made it shorter by the wheels are such a close fit
decades apart. They all, changed to Super Scenicruiser. reducing the number of win- inside their arches. The model
however, show the changes The Scenicruiser had a dows along each side, and in depicts the rebuilt Super
in diecast design that have oc- raised rear section, with plenty the roof. The real Scenicruiser Scenicruiser version, as it has a
curred between 1967 and 2018. of space for luggage below. had one long window on the single large engine access hatch
At the front, there was a single lower deck and four on the at the rear. It sports a white
Cutting a long story short entry door and inside seating upper deck. There was one roof plastic interior, with three rows
The American company Grey- for 43. The bus had three axles, window in the front section of seats on the lower deck, and
hound operates long-distance with twin wheels at the rear. and three in the rear. Match- six rows on the upper deck,
inter-city bus services. In Only the forward rear axle box reduced these to three plus a seat and steering wheel
Britain these would be called was driven. side windows and two roof for the driver. The flush-fitting
coaches, but the distinction At 40 feet (over 12 metres), windows in the rear, with a windows were originally clear
between a bus and a coach the Scenicruiser was a long small window at the back. This plastic, later changed to clear
The original model also features three large windows in its roof,
one less than the real Scenicruiser.
The original Matchbox Greyhound Coach featured an all-metal body, with

either clear or orange-tinted windows, Regular Wheels and blue and white
Greyhound markings along its sides.

The Superfast version had new
wheels and mountings, but was
otherwise similar to the Regular
Wheels version. The side markings
were changed to grey and white.
orange (described as amber in

some listings). The model was
finished in silver, with the
blue and white coloured trim
restricted to the side stripes.
These carry the name ‘GREY-
HOUND’ and a sprinting
greyhound logo in blue and
white, later changed to grey
and white. The baseplate is
metal and is painted black.
The model is described as a
'Greyhound Coach' on the box
but the model itself is simply
marked as 'Coach' on the base-
plate. Other markings include
'Made in England by Lesney'
and ‘“Matchbox” series (the
word Matchbox always appear-
ing in double quotes) No. 66’.
The roof of the original casting was flat and the body rather box-like, The original casting sports two small
No.66 Superfast Wheels and one large window on the lower
whereas the new version is slightly more rounded.
Matchbox introduced low- deck; with a single window in the roof.
friction Superfast wheels in
1969. The date the Scenicruiser the wheels, which were of the original baseplate to take the Regular Wheels version.
changed over to these new early, narrow Superfast type, new axle covers, each carrying The colour scheme remained
wheels is given as either 1970 with five-spoke chrome hubs, the Superfast name and the as before, with grey and
or 1971, depending on which though. The original axles abbreviation 'PAT APP' (patent white side labels. Baseplate
of the various listings you were replaced by much thinner applied for) added behind the colours varied, my example
consult. The changes to the ones, with new plastic mounts. rear axles. This model rides being black, the same as
model were not confined to Cut-outs were made in the very slightly higher than the the original.
It is not obvious that the rear axles only have

single wheels, as they fill the wheel arches. The real
Scenicruiser had twin wheels on both rear axles.
The upper deck has only three large windows
instead of four, necessary in order to shorten the
body while retaining the look of the real bus.
The baseplate on the original Regular wheels version

(top) was modified to allow the fitting of Superfast
wheels. These were of the early, narrow type. Each of
the plastic axle covers featured the word 'Superfast' on
them. The model is referred to only as a 'Coach' on the
baseplate, but as a ‘Greyhound Coach’ on the box.

| a new take on an old classic
The original and the most recent

versions: the most immediately notice-
able changes are the Superfast wheels
and the much greater use of plastic.
MB1089 – the new version

The new version from 2018
is very similar to the old one
and only a couple of milli-
metres longer. The windows,
glazed with clear plastic, are
now more deeply recessed.
Most, especially those in the
roof, are smaller than before;
the exception being the rear
window, which is about twice
the size of the original. The
small front side windows have
also lost their central pillar –
on the right side this actually The two small front windows on the
forms the edge of the door. The new model have lost their metal central
roof is slightly more rounded pillar, which is now moulded as part of
the window itself and has all but disap-
and less box-like. The length The first release on the new 2018 The roof windows on the new model peared. Rear view mirrors have been
has been reduced in the same casting: only the white upper body are much smaller than on the earlier added as part of the upper body casting.
way as before, by omitting one is metal, the rest is orange or silver version, and are now recessed rather The small lights along the sides have
window per side in the rear plastic. than flush fitting. been picked out in red and orange.
section. Although the body is
the same width as that of the also featuring. As usual
original version, overall width with Thai-made Matchbox
is slightly greater, as rear view models, there's a tiny elephant
mirrors have been added on logo. The accompanying card
each side. This model depicts carries the description ‘1955
the original Scenicruiser, GMC® Scenic Cruiser’ and
with two small engine access has the number 8/125, there
hatches. Again, there are having been 125 models in
single wheels all around, the 2018 Matchbox range.
although this time of the wide Only the white upper body
Superfast type, with chrome is metal; the orange lower half
hubs. The name on the plastic being plastic. The baseplate, greater use of plastic in the new lights are picked out in red and
base is ‘GMC Scenic Cruiser’ incorporating the front and rear version, it is very slightly heavier orange on the diecast upper
(two words) rather than bumpers is fashioned from than the original! body, but none of the lights on
‘Scenicruiser’. Both the silver-grey plastic. The orange This first release on the new the plastic lower body have
Matchbox and Mattel names interior has just five rows of casting has a fictional colour been coloured.
appear. The model number is seats, two on the lower deck, scheme of orange and white,
MB1089, with the date ‘2017’ and three on the upper, plus a with a yellow and orange stripe From box to blister
and ‘Made in Thailand’ script seat and steering wheel for the along the sides. The side panels When the original Sceni-
driver opposite the entry door. carry the words 'Matchbox Bus cruiser appeared, Matchbox
All the windows are glazed with Line – Travel in Style' in black, models still came in small
Tampo printing is confined to the
metal part of the new model, the livery clear plastic, the windscreen white and orange. The fleet cardboard boxes, with end
here being fictious. having gained wipers. The number, 58, appears behind flaps. Superfast models then
bizarre thing is that despite the the windows. The small side had the Superfast name added
The new model has wide Superfast wheels, again there are single wheels on the
rear axles; with a plastic base. The model is identified as a GMC Scenic Cruiser.

The side windows of the new version
are slightly smaller than on the original
models and a slightly different shape.
The latest Matchbox card design, with

the artwork now depicting the model
against a scenic background. The
accompanying card describes the
model as a 1955 GMC® Scenic Cruiser. The luggage compartment doors are indicated by raised lines on the original
model and by recessed lines on the new version.
The front window treatments are

completely different, with the original QUICK COMPARISON SPECS
model being more accurate. The new Model Name Greyhound GMC Scenic
model is fitted with side mirrors, Coach Cruiser
making it wider than the original. Ref. Number No.66 MB1089
Year of Release 1967 2018
to the boxes. The new model, that reflect the different eras Scale (approx) 1:160 1:156
however, comes packed in the in which each was produced. Length 76 mm 78 mm
usual clear plastic blister on The original was issued in the Width 24 mm 27 mm
a colourful backing card. The all-metal days of the 1960s, with Height 26 mm 28 mm
artwork on these cards has plastic confined to the wheels, Height - Superfast 27 mm
recently been updated, so windows, and interior, while Weight 42 g 44 g
instead of just showing the the new model uses plastic for
model we now get a scenic much of the body. The other
background, providing an major change can be seen in
altogether more attractive look. the windows; the new version is
generally more accurate, except
Summing up the Scenicruisers when it comes to the small
This time around the windows at the front – here,
original and new castings are, the original is clearly superior.
at first glance, very similar, but It has to be said the flush-
look a little closer and you'll glazing of the early version
spot a number of differences also looks much better. MC
The destination board above the windscreen is flat on the original model but has
a recess on the new version. The new model also sports windscreen wipers.
The Scenicruiser had two diesel engines, while the upgraded Super Scenicruiser
The large roof windows of the original give a good view of the white plastic had a single engine. The change meant different access hatches at the rear.
interior; while the much smaller (and more accurate) windows of the new version The rear windows on the old and new Matchbox castings differ greatly in size,
make it difficult to even count the number of seats. the new version again being more accurate.

| Seat Ritmo models
PART 2
Stradavarious
Having looked at Fiat Ritmo/Strada toys in
the June 2019 issue of MC, John Harrison
now reviews contemporary toys of its
Spanish cousin, the SEAT Ritmo…
A
lthough now part of the the cars themselves were only red. It also features an orange This is one of just two models
Volkswagen Group, the marketed there. I shall begin rooflight; although I am not that Ibertren, a Spanish model
SEAT Company was with the smallest SEAT Ritmo sure if this is prototypical as railway company based in
formed in 1948 to manufacture toy and work upwards in scale. it’s significantly larger than Barcelona, has produced – the
Fiat cars under licence, and Unless otherwise stated, a British revolving rooflight other being a Mercedes-Benz
the SEAT Strada was produced all are diecast and all feature of this era would have been. L406 minibus. These models
from 1979 to 1982 (although ‘glazing’ and interiors. There’s a 'POLICIA' (police) are sold in polythene packs,
production of the Fiat Strada version, too, in metallic gold each containing two vehicles,
actually started in 1978). IBERTREN – SEAT Ritmo with rooflight – in this so you cannot buy mint and
In 1982 SEAT replaced the This is a plastic HO scale instance a blue one. There’s boxed, only mint and packeted!
Ritmo with the SEAT Ronda model of the four-door saloon also a plain orange version. The Ibertren SEAT Ritmo
(‘Ronda’ being Spanish for and, while not to quite the All are fitted with black was clearly intended to be an
‘round’). The Fiat engine same standards of quality we plastic wheels.
inherited from the Fiat 124 see in offering from the likes of
was swapped for a power plant Herpa and Wiking, it’s a pretty
newly developed by SEAT and decent replica. One version
Porsche, and was so referred features ‘BOMBEROS’
to as the ‘System Porsche’ (fire brigade) on its side
engine. A dispute occurred and is finished in
between Fiat and SEAT as to
whether the Ronda breached
the licensing agreement and
SEAT had to change a number
of components on the Ronda
in order to resolve this. So,
although this article primarily
deals with contemporary
SEAT Ritmo toys, for the sake
of completeness I have also
included the one SEAT Ronda
toy I have.
All the models that fol-
low were manufactured in
Spain – perhaps not surprising The Policia version of the
because, as far as I am aware, Ibertren SEAT Ritmo.

Pilen’s approx.
1:55 scale SEAT
in its metallic blue
and ‘POLICIA’
finishes.
Other versions
include those with
‘S AUTOPISTA’ (auto-
Guiloy’s four-door 75 CL is
pista = motorway) and
unfortunately far too wide for its
‘PATROLIA’ (patrolia = patrol) length and height. The front doors
represents a four-door car, labels on their sides and open and the moulded diecast
sports opening front doors rooflights fitted, and those baseplate incorporates the drive shaft,
accessory to railway layouts, so and, although it’s really only in a number of other liveries- exhaust, etc, albeit not very realisti-
cally. Aside from the versions shown,
perhaps I am wrong to put it in made as a toy, I’d say it is a rally schemes, etc.
know are apple green, metallic forest
the contemporary toy category, reasonably good representation green (one with the same decals as
but I presume it was produced of the actual vehicle. GUILOY – SEAT Ritmo 75CL the red rally car above), shocking pink,
at the same time as the real car. We know Guiloy’s four-door metallic silver and yellow versions,
GUISVAL – SEAT Ritmo model is a 75 CL as that's the which feature various different decals.
PILEN – SEAT Ritmo Slightly larger than the Pilen, badging that appears on its
I would describe this model this model, again representing front wings. It’s really not a be relatively scarce. I have so
as 1:55ish. Versions I’m aware a four-door car, also features very good representation, far managed to acquire two
of come in metallic blue, opening front doors. It’s not though, being far too wide for examples: one finished in plain
yellow and as a white a bad little offering but shape its length and height. The front red and the other sporting a red
‘POLICIA’ car with a roof box. wise is a bit too narrow. There doors open, and the moulded rally scheme and carrying race
If you visit http://swiftysgarage. are many different versions diecast baseplate incorporates number 3 and Marlboro
net/topic/7500509/1/ you can to seek out. I doubt anybody the drive shaft, exhaust, sponsorship. I am also aware
find pictures of what seem to has catalogued them all and etc, but I suspect not very of a plain apple green version, a
be dark green and yellow pre- I would be most surprised if realistically. metallic forest green one with
production colour trial models. anybody had managed to get Although I believe there to the same decals as my red rally
Like the Ibertren version, a complete collection! Plain be many differently finished car, and shocking pink, metallic
and many other Ritmo/Strada colours include blue, metallic versions of this model, the silver and yellow examples
models, the Pilen version bronze, red, white and yellow. limited results from featuring various different
extends the base upwards to internet searches decals. Some photographs
form the distinctive front and I have run posted online show the decals
rear bumpers (interestingly, suggest all may which have applied crookedly,
the base/bumpers on the two so they could well be owner
metallic blue Pilen Ritmos rather than factory-fitted.
I have are in different shades of The decals on my
grey). The model, which red version are
fairly neatly
applied,
but
Slightly larger than the Pilen, the Guisval SEAT Ritmo also represents a four-door
car and features opening front doors. As well as those illustrated here, there are
many different versions to seek out.

| Seat/Ritmo models
Mira’s CLX represents the top-of-the-range SEAT Ritmo

and comes a vast variety of colours and liveries.
close inspection reveals they are and metallic blue, gold and ROMÁN – SEAT Ritmo intended to be a toy, but shape
not quite straight, which I feel silver for the 1982 version, This is a product of the wise I would say it’s too
bears out my theory. so some colours are non- last fling of tinplate as a narrow. The delight of this
prototypical. Features include material for making toy cars, model, however, is in its tin-
MIRA – SEAT Ritmo CLX opening front doors and, on although its base and wheels plate decor. While artistically
The CLX designation appears some versions, a tow hook. are plastic. There’s no it can’t compete with, say, that
on the diecast baseplate of The latter has enabled the indication on this model as to seen on the old Wells-Brimtoy
this model. This was the model to be sold in twin packs which member of the Strada/ buses (where passengers
top-of-the-range SEAT Ritmo, with a trailer; ones I have been Ritmo family it’s intended included men smoking pipes,
save, that is, for the sporting able to identify are a caravan, to represent but, as it’s of mothers with children, etc),
Chrono. Mira’s model a trailer with a motorbike Spanish origin, I think it’s its style does echo that era.
represents a four-door car and a trailer with a dinghy safe to assume it’s meant Rather charmingly, it features
and seems to have been made sporting an outboard motor. to be a SEAT Ritmo. a moustachioed driver and
available in a vast variety of Like the Guiloy model, Having said that, my his passenger, both wearing
colours and liveries. Plain Mira’s CLX suffers from example is liveried as a green cowboy-style hats, and a rather
colours I’ve been able to poor proportioning, its and white American police car strangely reproduced pattern
identify are black, light blue, bodywork looking too wide with ‘PD; (Police Department) of light on the windows. One
metallic blue, metallic apple for its the length. and ‘SHERIFF’ markings. It’s incongruity is the rooflight,
green, red, metallic silver, As explained, I've been work- of similar size to the 1:24 scale which is just painted on, so
white and yellow. Interestingly, ing my way up in scale, but the Fiat Ritmo Polistil model, but lacks three-dimensionality.
the real car only came in Pilen, Guisval, Guiloy and Mira slightly longer. It’s perhaps There are also other guises/
metallic brown and silver for models are all of similar size, rather unfair to discuss liveries to look out for. Another
the 1981 version of the CLX ranging from 1:55 to about 1:50. accuracy, as it’s clearly police themed model comes
in light blue and white. There
Roman’s charming, approx. 1:24
are two versions of this; one,
scale, tinplate toy, can be found in a again, with a painted roof-
variety of different guises. The interior light, similar to my American
houses a friction motor. police car, and another with
a ‘proper’three-dimensional
roof bar with working lights.
There’s a fire chief's car, too,
with choice of painted roof-
light or working roof bar. This
is red (of course!) and white
and the driver and passenger
are wearing their fire helmets.
Adding to the throng there’s a
rally car, in yellow with a blue
roof, carrying politically
incorrect Marlboro ads and
rally number 1. Of course, in
this version the driver and
co-driver are wearing crash
helmets, and as such don’t
look as nicely detailed.
Another version comes in the
form of a white Iberian Airlines

This approx. 1:21 scale
Platsicos Albacete toy is described
on its baseplate as a ‘Ritmo 75’,
but there was in fact no such model
designation; there were, however,
75CL and 75CLX models.
a quick check online reveals

other colours available are sky
blue, lime green, red, white
and yellow. As with the Guisval
SEAT Ritmo, however, as well
as the versions in plain colours
there are also various other
options, such as rally cars and
a rather striking black and
yellow Barcelona taxi. I am
only aware of having seen one
SEAT Ronda (in Calais) but as
far as I can tell Guisval’s model
is a fairly good likeness of the
car with pilot driver and air match. In order to conceal GUISVAL – SEAT Ronda (Spain) four-door version, with open-
hostess passenger. Finally, the friction motor within To conclude this listing, ing front doors.
reverting to police cars, there the interior, the rear seats are I should mention this model, My model came in a plastic
is a Spanish National Police not made quite correctly, which represents the successor display box and, while we're
car, in yellow with red and but fortunately this is no to the SEAT Ritmo – the SEAT used to models coming in
white stripes. Looking at overly noticeable. Ronda. On its plastic baseplate boxes with transparent covers,
photos of this particular model My example of the model is it is described as being 1:43, the packaging for this one
on the internet, it appears to dark brown, but looking online but I would say it’s slightly is slightly different, in that
have conventional ‘glazing’ reveals there are steel blue, larger than that. My example it cleverly angles the model
rather than an artist’s grey, pink and red versions out is finished in magenta, but towards the viewer. MC
impression of windows. there, too. If you decide to buy
Certainly, of the versions just one example, I would
available, this is the most recommend going for one of
boring one. the light-coloured versions,
This model does not, of as the characteristic
course, have an interior, with circular door handles
seats, etc; the space instead are more noticeable
houses a friction motor. against the paler finishes.
PLASTICOS ALBACETE –
SEAT Rimo 75
Albacete is a Spanish city The Guisval
and ‘plasticos’ translates SEAT Ronda.
into English as ‘plastics’. Yes, This model was
you’ve guessed it: this (approx issued in various
colour finishes
1:21 scale) plastic model was
and guises.
made in Albacete. Described
on its baseplate as a ‘Ritmo
75’, there was in fact no such
model designation; there
were, however, 75CL and
75CLX models. While it boasts
no opening features, etc,
it’s an acceptable enough
addition to the collection.
I mentioned in my previous
article that the Fiat Strada/
Ritmo had distinctive hub-
caps with parallel stripes.
These were not fitted on the
SEAT Ritmo, but the wheels on
this model look to be a good

| Dinky Toys police vehicles
Policing the playroom

PART 2
Michael Driver concludes
his investigation into
the police response
by Dinky Toys
I
n Part 1 I looked at how,
during the 1930s through
to the 1960s, Dinky Toys
brought some much needed
law and order to playroom
games. As the ‘Swinging 60s’
progressed, however, the way
Britain was policed was
rapidly evolving and Dinky paper stripes applied to each was presented in blister
The Dinky Toys No. 254 Police
Toys was just as quick to of its sides and its lower tail- packs and then later, until Range Rover: the later model (left)
capture and incorporate the gate. Its roof box with ‘Police’ production ceased following sits alongside the first issue with
changes being seen. signage and blue light box factory closure, in hanging aerial (right).
included an aerial. The window boxes.
Police Patrol Range Rover interior was moulded in light lar, as it remained in
Joining the service in October blue plastic, with the front Ford Escort Police Car production until 1977.
1971 was Dinky Toys No. 254 seats having tipping backs. Dinky Action Kit
Police Range Rover, which This came in a yellow Introduced in May 1971, Police Vehicles Gift Set
made its debut in an illustrated card end flap box. the Dinky Action Kits were The No. 294 Police Vehicles
advertisement in that month’s The model was later revised, promoted in Meccano Gift Set, introduced in 1973,
Meccano Magazine. Based on however; changes including Magazine ads as the “Die-cast as a replacement for the
the existing casting for the blue and orange fluorescent models you make yourself”. Gift Set No. 297. The No. 250
No. 192 Range Rover, with its stripes to the sides and tailgate, Joining the range in October Mini-Cooper Police Car was
jewelled headlights, the police silver cast headlights and that same year was the retained, as was the No. 287
version was finished in white Speedwheels. The car also No. 1004 Ford Escort Police Car. Police Accident Unit, but
and had fluorescent orange lost the roof aerial. This version This kit clearly proved popu- the No. 255 Ford Zodiac was
The Dinky Action Kit No. 1004 Ford Dinky Toys No. 294 Police Vehicles Gift Set included
Escort Police Car, introduced in October 1971, the Mini-Cooper and Police Accident Unit that had
allowed enthusiasts to get hands on. featured in Gift Set No. 297; a Police Range Rover,
Image courtesy of Vectis Auctions. however, replaced the Ford Zodiac.

swapped out for the No. 254
Police Range Rover. The new Dinky Toys No. 732 Bell Police
set came packaged in an Helicopter, complete with accessories.
illustrated card end flap
box similar to that of its A pilot was also include in
predecessor and featured a the blue cockpit with its
card insert stand to hold the clear canopy. To assist with
models in position. This set emergencies when it landed,
remained in service until 1977. two warning signs and two
cones were included. The
Bell Police Helicopter model was presented in a
In 1974 the Dinky Toys police blister pack prior to its deletion
force took to the air with the in 1980, although it remained
No. 732 Bell Police Helicopter, on sale for some time after the
as mentioned in the January factory closure. I have never
Meccano Magazine quarterly encountered this model in the
for that year. It was modelled later hanging window boxes
to 1:60 scale and feature a introduced in 1977.
spinning main rotor and rear
rotors in black plastic. The Ford Capri Police Car
lower part of the lattice work This is an interesting addition
boom was crafted from as it’s modelled to 1:25, The
white tinplate, with ‘Police’ first of these large models,
stickers adorning either side. the No. 2162 Ford Capri, was
The top section of the boom discussed in the January 1974
was fashioned from orange (quarterly issue) Meccano
plastic, as were the skis. Magazine. The No. 2253
Ford Capri Police Car was Two different examples of Dinky Toys No. 255 Police Mini Clubman. both featuring
then announced in the next with Speedwheels but note how the later one is fitted with plain black wheels.
The No. 2253 Ford Capri Police Car,
which Dinky Toys modelled to the quarterly issue, April 1974,
larger scale of 1:25. of Meccano Magazine. ished in white and had fluo- police signs and the cones.
The Police version was fin- rescent stripes applied to the There was no slide opening
sides, while the doors featured driver’s door or police driver but
a round crest for the ‘Lancashire the model did retain the near
Constabulary’. There was an side opening door and the roof
opening bonnet which lifted to radar gun. Omitted, however,
reveal a detailed chrome plated was the plastic roof aerial. The
engine. The opening doors had model was first shown in the
plastic chromed door handles Dinky Toys catalogue of 1975
and there were chromed plastic and was sold in a blister pack.
windscreen wipers. A red It possibly also appeared in
‘Accident’ warning sign featured hanging boxes before deletion
on the boot. The fully detailed from the range in 1978.
light blue plastic interior
included front seats with Police Mini Clubman
folding backs. Remaining in The No. 178 Mini Clubman had
production until 1976, this been In the Dinky Toys range
model was sold in a blister pack. since 1975 and in the April 1977
(quarterly) issue of Meccano
Police Accident Unit Magazine it was shown as a new
[2nd Version] model in a police livery as the
This second Police Accident No. 255 Police Mini Clubman.
Unit version was a replacement The model was finished as a
for the original No. 287 model ‘Panda’ car in pale blue, with
and was based on the revised white doors, ’Police’ labels and
Dinky Toys casting of the Ford a ‘Police’ roof box. It had a black
Transit Van under the new plastic interior and was, initially
number of 272. ‘Police Accident fitted with Speedwheels, which
Unit’ script and fluorescent had silver centres — later issues
labels were applied to each side. would be fitted with all-black
This version was updated with wheels. The model came in a
Introduced into the range in 1975, Dinky Toys No. 272 Police Accident Unit a lift-up rear door, which when hanging window box and was
was a new casting incorporating an opening lift-up rear door. elevated gave access to the two around until 1980.

| Dinky Toys police vehicles
Dinky Toys No. 244 Plymouth Police Car, with speed camera protruding from the
rear window.
Dinky Toys No. 269 Police Accident Unit – the final version
with a policeman in charge of the new-style Ford Transit van.
Plymouth Police Car The No. 240 Dinky Way Set – with its
The No. 244 Plymouth Police card road layout, plastic road signs,
Car was reviewed in the Janu- other vehicles and a Police Mini
Clubman (shown here placed on the
ary issue of the 1978 quarterly
box lid).
Meccano Magazine. It used the
casting of the No. 278 Plym- the aforementioned No. 272
outh Yellow Cab. This police and appeared in the Dinky
version had black sides and a Toys catalogue of 1978 as a
white bonnet, roof and boot. ‘New’ model. This New Transit
‘Police’ labels were affixed to utilised the casting of the
the front doors and on the boot, No. 416 Motorway Services
while the roof featured a clip on Ford Transit with the revised
plastic siren and red lights. Pro- grille, and to this was added
truding from the nearside rear a new ‘Police’ roof box.
window was a simulated speed Included with the model were An export version of the set
camera, while an aerial was the usual warning signs and [No. 237] replaced the Police was moulded in white plastic
included on the near side rear cones, but there was now a Mini Clubman with the and the model was fitted with
wing. The plastic interior came policeman in charge! The standard No. 178 Mini Clubman. Speedwheels. The hanging
in red and the car was fitted larger hanging window box The sets were deleted in 1980. window box in which the
with Speedwheels. The model has an insert which displays model was packaged featured
was packaged in a hanging all the sets components. Police Land Rover a card insert piece that se-
window box. It also featured in The set was deleted in 1980. The last Dinky Toys catalogue cured the Land Rover and the
the Crash Squad Gift Set before of 1978 illustrated a number Policeman figure. This model
its deletion in 1980. Dinky Way Set of new models. One was the remained in production until
Incorporating the No. 255 No. 277 Police Land Rover the factory closure.
Police Accident Unit 3rd Version] Police Mini Clubman, the marked as ‘New’, which
Once again, this Unit was No. 240 Dinky Way Set featured adapted the No. 344 Land Volvo Police Car
changed to reflect the latest in a 1978 Meccano Magazine re- Rover. This was finished in Converted from the No. 122
Ford Transit Van. The No. 269 view, which stated: “Dinky Way dark blue. A white plastic rear Volvo 265 Estate Car, the
Police Accident Unit replaced is a brand new fun packed prod- cover section was fitted to the
uct which teaches budding young casting, sporting ‘Police’ labels
Dinky Toys No. 243 Volvo Police Car
Dinky Toys No. 277 motorists the rudiments of road on each side and on the front
came complete with a policeman and
Police Land Rover, with accompanying sense while they are still playing head board and sported a blue his dog, plus signs and cones.
Police officer. on the living room carpet!” light on the roof. The interior

Dinky Toys No. 264 Rover 3500
Police Car also came with a police-
man. For reasons unexplained, Dinky
decided to included a tow hook on
this model.
No. 243. This was basically

the same as the previous
Volvo but had a dark blue
bonnet and doors, which
had ‘Politi’ spelt out in white
lettering. There was also a
New Plymouth Sheriff ’s Car,
as No. 244, fi nished in white
another warning sign were with light blue front and rear
displayed on the card insert wings and boot. This sported
contained in the hanging crests on the bonnet and
window box. doors and Police’ script in
This model remained in black. On the roof was the
production until factory closure. identification ‘980’, along
with the roof box from the
Police Crash Squad Gift Set No. 264 Rover 3500 Police Car.
One of the last gift sets A conversion of the
produced by Dinky Toys No. 123 Princess 2200 HL
was the No. 299 Police Crash Saloon to police guise was
Squad, which came in 1978 also produced, fi nished in
Dinky Toys No. 299 Police
Crash Squad Gift Set, and was mentioned in the white, or white with a black
ready for American-style October Meccano Magazine roof, with ‘Police’ decals
accident scenarios. (quarterly) of that year. adorning the bonnet, doors
The set brought together and boot, and fitted with the
the No. 244 Plymouth roof box from the No. 264
The box for the No. Police Car and the No. Rover 3500 Police Car.
299 Police Crash Squad
Gift Set could be cut up to create an 732 Bell Police Helicopter, Had we not seen the
accident diorama for Dinky Toys. used the existing casting of the complete with two ‘Police’ demise of Dinky Toys,
No. 180 Rover 3500. Since this warning signs and two cones. it’s anyone’s guess which
No. 243 Volvo Police Car was white, all it needed was The hanging window box further police vehicles might
appeared as a ‘New’ model in the addition of blue and yellow was printed with cut-outs of have beenmade or adapted
the 1978 Dinky Toys catalogue stripes on the lower sides of the crashed articulated vehicles, from existing models in the
and was reviewed in the July body and ‘Police’ script on each warning signs, hazard lamps range. Suffice to say, though,
issue of the quarterly Meccano of the rear wings. A separate and barriers, which, once the that these toys that patrolled
Magazine of that same year. ‘Police’ roof box in plastic was models were removed, could toy land for so many years are
Finished in white, with blue clipped to the roof above the be cut out to create an accident today viewed with much
and fluorescent orange stripes front doors. The plastic interior scene (well, it was only a box!) affection by today’s adult
down its sides, the model was moulded in black plastic collectors, as they evoke not
sported a ‘Police’ roof box. and the opening boot could The final police models only memories of hours of
On opening the tail gate, a be lifted to access a ‘Police’ Right up to the factory closure playtime fun but also of the
police dog and a warning sign warning sign. Strangely, at the end of 1979 there were police comic strips and radio
could be found within the the car was fitted with a plans in place for the release and television programs we
moulded brown plastic interior. tinplate tow hook – what of new Dinky Toys in 1980. grew up with! MC
A policeman and another did Dinky intend it to pull, These were outlined in the
warning sign were also I wonder. A policeman and ‘Into/the/80s’ trade catalogue.
included, secured on the card Amongst them was a New
insert of the hanging window Volvo Police Car (European) as
box. This model could be found
in shops for some time after
the factory's closure.
Rover 3500 Police Car Dinky Toys Austin Princess

Another Police car was A prototype for Dinky Toys Police Car prototype; this was based
illustrated in the 1978 Dinky No. 243 New Volvo Police Car The Dinky Toys No. 244 on the standard Dinky Toys Austin
outlined in the ‘Into/the/80s’ New Plymouth Sheriffs Car prototype. Princess casting but finished in its
Toys Catalogue as a ‘New’
trade catalogue. Image courtesy Image courtesy of the Dinky Toys new police livery and with a
model. This was the No. 264 of the Dinky Toys Encyclopaedia. Encyclopaedia. police roof box added.
Rover 3500 Police Car, which

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£31 2
In excellent condition,
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What's it worth? We report back prices being
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realised in the salesrooms and online and flag up Despite some wear
FOR
to the window box
forthcoming auction dates for your diary... packaging, the Austin
£43 2
1800, Ford Zephyr

VECTIS AUCTIONS with figures and
Dinghy on Trailer in
The Andy White Collection this Tri-ang Spot-On
Gift Set were all in
Mid-May saw a specialist sale at Vectis in Thornaby, focusing generally excellent
condition and the lot
entirely of the collection of classic toy enthusiast Andy White did considerably
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models from big name British brands such as Dinky Toys, £240-£280 estimate £28 8
Corgi Toys, Tri-ang Spot-On, Budgie Toys, etc, some rather had suggested.
splendid gift sets, and much more. Let’s take a look at some
of the highlights…
Doubling the top
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FOR end of its £200-£240
£48 0 estimate when the
gavel fell was this
Tri-ang Spot-On No. Catalogued with an estimate of £50-£70 and the
145 London Transport acknowledgement that, while being in generally lovely
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Ovaltine ads. Toys No. 306 Tractor did notably better than anticipated.
This Dinky Toys

No. 138 Hillman Imp
Saloon, featuring red
SOL D
FOR interior with luggage
The catalogue £28 8 case, spun hubs and
estimate for black tyres, more than
this No. 316 SOL D
FOR tripled the top end of
Maintenance £26 4 its £60-£70 estimate.
Truck in Public
Works Dept livery,
was £60-£70), This Dinky Toys No. 171 SOL D
but the level of FOR
Hudson Commodore £31 2
interest ensured Sedan from the Andy
that this Budgie White Collection
didn’t go ‘cheap’ absolutely smashed its
£50-£60 estimate.
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£50 4
Also almost
tripling the top
end of its catalogue
estimate (£80-£90)
was this “excellent
plus” example
of Dinky Toys
SOL D No. 141 Vauxhall
FOR Victor Estate.
£26 4
This Dinky Toys trade box

This second issue of Corgi Toys Chipperfields SOL D containing six examples of
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cages, in “good plus to excellent” condition, the top end of its £120-£140
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£28 8 The Corgi Toys No. 404 Bedford SOL D
Dinky Toys No. 176 Austin Dormobile Personnel Carrier snapped FOR
£13 2
A105 Saloon. up by one happy camper at the
Warwick & Warwick sale.
Corgi Toys No. 303 Mercedes-Benz

300SL Open Roadster.
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Corgi Toys Lotus Racing Team FOR
Gift Set (GS37). £96
Dinky Toys No. 109 Austin Healey 100 Sports Car.
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SOL D Shackleton clockwork Foden FG 6-wheeled
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Joys of June
■ Amongst the pickings on eBay in early June was a
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cherry red Dinky Toys No. 504 Foden 14-Ton Tanker Flat Truck 17 July
with second type cab, offered by a seller in Malton. with Tailboard, Warwick & Warwick, Warwick
Boasting only very light wear, this attracted 33 bids, finished in Tel: 01926 499031
eventually selling for £521 at close of auction. mid-blue.Again, www.warwickandwarwick.com
with only very light wear to both the box and model itself, this
attracted plenty of interest, selling, after 17 bids, for £530. 22 July
UK Toy & Model Auctions, Wirral
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an AutoArt
1:18 scale 22 July
Bugatti Wallis & Wallis, Lewes
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Veyron in
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two-tone
ice white 30 July
and blue looked immaculate, offered complete with box, Special Auction Services, Berkshire
packing and certificate. This prompted jsut six bids, Tel. 01635 580505
after which the car sped off to its new home for £235. www.specialauctionservices.com

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look unbalanced with its short
bonnet and long boot, so they
redesigned the rear wings for
Whatever our special the Consul version, giving it
interests, we all like to collect a forward-sloping tail light
models of cars we have owned. cluster, as opposed to the
From time to time, you print rear-sloping Zephyr/Zodiac
letters from frustrated readers version. The latter emphasised
seeking information or advice the length, while the former
on models of unmodelled created an illusion of being The Ford Consul Mk 2 ‘Highline’ (1956-1958) with its higher roofline, forward-sloping
family cars that mean a lot shorter (which it wasn’t). tail-light cluster with small round reflectors and shorter chrome rubbing-strip.
to them. I’ve been fairly To enhance the illusion,
fortunate – my own 105E they made the rubbing strip
Anglia, Mk 1 Cortina, Mk 1 along the side around a foot
Granada, Rover SD1 and Skoda shorter on the Consul.
Octavia Estate have been easy In 1959, the range received
to come by. Similarly, my dad’s a mid-life facelift, with the
1955 E Model Vauxhall, Mk 3 roofl ine being lowered an
Zephyr 4 and Triumph 2000 inch or two (hence the
were easy acquisitions. Even nickname ’lowline’), new
my father-in-law’s taste for dashboard and interior and
exotica, such as his 1966 W100 new wide stainless-steel
Grosser Mercedes 600 and his windscreen surround.
1969 Jensen FF, have presented At the same time, the The Mk 2 ‘Lowline’ (1959 -1962) with its lower roofline, rear-sloping tail-light clusters with
no problems. I’m still missing Consul’s unique rear wings large round tail-lights incorporating reflectors and full-length stainless-steel rubbing-strip
my FD Vauxhall Victor, were abandoned, though its
Vauxhall Omega and Mk 3 new tail light cluster remained
Scorpio, but that’s partly different from the Zephyr/
down to my reluctance to pay Zodiac’s. Its shorter rubbing
the higher prices commanded strip was also dropped.
by hand-built models. In the 1960s, I was delighted
I have, however, recently to see Revell advertising a
plugged one gaping hole. My range of 1:43 scale plastic
dad and my brother both ran construction kits of British
Mk 2 Ford Consuls. Dad’s was cars, with the Mk 2 Consul
the original ‘highline’ version amongst the launch models.
and my brother’s the slightly They were expensive at 9s 6d Ixo's 1:43 scale model of a Ford Consul Mk 2. Note the higher roofline, forward-sloping
revised ‘lowline’ variant. When (48p) when compared with tail-lights with large tail-light/reflectors, full length rubbing-strip, smaller rear window –
the range originally came out positioned lower, perforated disc wheels and thinner rear bumper.
Airfi x’s 1:32 scale range of cars
in 1956, the 4-cylinder Consul at 2 shillings (10p). 1:43 didn’t grey plastic instead of white. at a bargain price, what was
shared the basic body structure sound much different from Whereas Airfi x cars had clear advertised as an Ixo 1:43 scale
of the 6-cylinder Zephyr and 1:32, but it looked a lot plastic mouldings for the diecast model of the Mark 2
Zodiac, save for the fact that smaller – in volumetric terms, windows and light lenses, Consul in French Police car
ahead of the A-pillar the it’s 2.4 times smaller. But the the Revell came with a sheet guise. I placed an order and
larger-engined cars had an higher price of the Revell of clear acetate to cut out it arrived from Poland a few
extra three inches added to model brought what the and fashion into your own days later. It’s a De Agostino
the wheelbase to accommodate manufacturer advertised as windows – very tricky for part-work, made in China,
the longer motor, making their silver parts. I assumed this that big, wrap-around rear and a reasonable model,
front end noticeably longer. meant vacuum-plated screen. My Revell model but a curious amalgam of
The two types sported the same chrome-like fi nish, so it has long since been lost, highline and lowline features.
rear-end, with a huge luggage was a disappointment to and the kit is very hard to To my eye, it has the higher roof
boot. The stylists, however, fi nd that it simply had the come by now. of the highline and it certainly
worried that the Consul would chrome parts moulded in Recently I spotted on eBay, has the forward-sloping rear

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end of the highline, but it has

the longer rubbing strip and
revised dashboard of the
lowline. It has the wide
stainless-steel windscreen
surround of the lowline
painted on and the longer Part of former 1:1 Wolseley 1500 owner Robert van der Klugt’s charmingly presented display, including his clever conversion of the
rubbing strip of the lowline Matchbox Wolseley 1500 into the gorgeous police car seen left.
moulded in. Strangest of all,
it has a forward-sloping Along came a Wolseley…
version of the lowline’s very During a short holiday in Eastbourne recently, Robert’s little green
distinctive rear-sloping I was able to obtain Model Collector’s June plastic Wolseley, a
very lucky find
tail-light cluster, with its huge issue. Page 77 interested me greatly, because
during a visit to the
round reflector. It has what of the Kellogg’s models shown and described. Sandown Toyfair.
I suspect is a generic hubcap In 1976 I bought a real Wolseley 1500 from
but is a good representation its first owner in Dunstable, and so,
of the type used on both types naturally, as a lifelong collector, I am always free with Kellogg’s
of Mk 2 Consul. Its generic on hunt for models of that car. I try to visit Cornflakes appears
perforated disc wheels don’t the Sandown Park Toy & Train Fair every to be a common
match either version of the year in May. On one of those occasions I saw misconception,
real car, though. a Kellogg’s model on a table and I asked the as another of
Viewed from the front owner if he possibly had the Wolseley our readers/
the model is good, but from somewhere, too. Alas, no. During my final contributors, John
the back it doesn’t look right stroll I passed this table again. The seller Harrison, has since (in the July issue) pointed out
at all, and that’s not just called out to me, pointing toward another that they were actually give-aways in boxes of
down to the rear wing/tail Kellogg’s car. It was a Wolseley! It had just Sugar Puffs. For most of us who grew up in the
light faux pas. I’ve traced been swapped for the other model. What a ‘pre-Health & Safety’ generation/s, though,
the problem to the huge stroke of good luck! I’ve haven’t come across I guess a little confusion is understandable, as
wrap-round rear window, another example since. we were bombarded (in a good way) with a whole
which isn’t huge enough and ROBERT VAN DER KLUGT variety of cereal thrillers. By the way, thanks for
is actually positioned too low EMAIL the fantastic photos. I absolutely love all the
– look at my sketches and extra little touches you’ve incorporated into
you’ll see what I mean. What a lovely story! That Wolseley was clearly your Lesney Matchbox Wolseley 1500 conversion,
I know I shouldn’t be so meant for you, Robert. Interestingly, the and the way you’ve staged/accessorized the
picky – at last I’ve got my understanding that models in this series came models on display in the photo you’ve sent. Ed.
Mk 2 Consul, and since
A better business model

it’s a cross between the
two different versions
we had in our family, In these days of internet buying, the concept of a model shop, into which one can enter and browse
I’ve got a compromise before buying is becoming a thing of the past. So, what is the current retail model? By illustrating
model which can serve models via the computer screen and using large warehousing stock control techniques, many
as either. What have I got manufacturers and suppliers are able to minimise their costs while also helping to keep buyers’ costs
to be grumpy about? to a reasonable level. This is all well and good, but imagine if a manufacturer did not use a third party
GEORGE MACDONALD to distribute its own goods and, instead, attempted to maintain some kind of personal contact with
EMAIL its customers? What if the same manufacturer kept its customer base abreast of new developments
with a regular newsletter/magazine and followed this up with really good after sales service?
I’ve got to say that That we have such a situation with Oxford Models is remarkable. I recently took delivery of a
I am wildly impressed couple of its 1:43 models, to which Dom had awarded 10/10 in his review section. He was right
by how you’ve, quite – the paintwork, level of detail and quality for the price were all terrific. However, one of the cars
literally, turned feeling must have slipped through quality control and was missing its front seats. Upon contacting
grumpy into an art form, Oxford to see if it had some spares that I could fit, I was sent a completely new model, along with
George! Thanks so a requesting to return the incomplete one using the pre-paid label also included. I have no axe to
much for providing grind in praising the company in this way and would hope, though might not hold my breath,
these incredible line that all such problems across the spectrum of our hobby might be dealt with as efficiently as this.
drawings to illustrate DENNIS TREBBLE
your points. Ed. EMAIL

your letters
Model Collector, MyTimeMedia Ltd, Eden House, Enterprise Way, Edenbridge, Kent TN8 6HF
1:43 scale Gap I was, therefore, delighted when Oxford Diecast introduced the
1:76 version and, in particular, the Darien Gap model. With the Quest
I thoroughly enjoyed article in mind, I examined the model with a magnifying glass and
Steve Coles feature on was surprised not to find Duckhams logos. Indeed, a quick search on
the Trans-American the internet revealed that the recommended oil for the Rover V8 was
Expedition in the July Duckhams Q20w-50. This all brings me to the ‘minor’ issue Steve
issue. As a young lad in the has with the 1:36 scale Corgi version, which sports large Duckhams
early ‘70s I recall reading logos on its rear wings; logos which, Steve states, should not be there,
an article about the because Duckhams hadn’t been involved in the Expedition.
Expedition in a magazine In view of all this, I have to ask if it was more than just a coincidence
called Quest (copies of that these logos were included on the later Corgi model?
which can be found Oxford Diecast’s beautifully detailed little 1:76 Hopefully, Oxford Diecast will bring out a 1:43 scale version.
scale Darien Gap Range Rover. Any chance we
on eBay), which was What a fine model that would be!
can now have this model in 1:43 scale, please!
published by Duckhams ASHLEY COOPER
Oils to publicise all of its motorsport activities and various EMAIL
sponsorship deals.
Since then I've always admired the early Range Rovers, I’m so glad you enjoyed Steve’s feature , Ashley. The detailed
collecting all four Dinky versions, which, apart from the wheels, packed into OD’s 1:76 scale version is fantastic, but I agree it
are, for their time, a good representation of the real vehicle. would be fab to see a 1:43 scale version, too! Ed.
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I just want to say a big thanks for the Hastings Classics Hillman Hunter model that I won NEW HILLMAN
in your May 2019 prize draw. It came as a lovely surprise! HUNTER
MK 1
I had read with great interest Dom’s review of, and 10 out of 10 score for, the model. This
brought back boyhood memories of my father’s red Hillman Hunter, so the model holds extra
nostalgia for me! I particularly remember the black vinyl seats, which would get extremely hot to N ot only do we think the Hillman
launch model for Hastings
white metal series but our
the ultimate 10/10 accolade
Hunter Mk 1 is a fantastic
Classics’ exciting new 1:43
reviewer, Dominic Borrelli,
in this month’s New Releases
choice of
scale hand built
has awarded it
sit on in the summer months! I entered your prize draw (never thinking I would win) and then
Introduced to the British public section (see page 19).
in 1966, the Hillman Hunter
become the most prolific of went on to
the Rootes Arrow range of
It remained in production family saloons.
for 13 years, through the transition
to Chrysler UK, and on to 2005 from Rootes
as Iran’s national car, the Paykan.
Hastings Classics’ handsome
ordered an example in Tahiti Blue from Frank Jones at British Heritage Models. I was really
new model captures the shape
Hunter Mk 1 to a tee; the Polar and stance of the
White paint finish is flawless,
really super detailing. Indeed, and there’s some
close inspection of the interior
touch: a copy of Autocar magazine reveals a lovely little
left casually lying on the front
We should also point out that passenger seat!
wing mirrors, not included
are included for the buyer in our photographs,
pleased with my purchase. I especially like the detailed front grille and how well the shape of the
(or in this case, winner) to
This version in Polar White fit.
(the model will also be made
been strictly limited to a build available in blue) has
of just 100 (individually numbered)
pieces, priced at £99.99 each, certificated
so we’re delighted to be able
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for your collection in this month’s
real car has been captured.

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So, I am lucky enough to have both versions of Hastings Hillman Hunter displayed alongside
before the closing date of May
24, 2019.
Good luck, everyone!
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Watching the detectives… Coventry Cricket

I thoroughly enjoyed the series on British cars produced/marketed in Ben Earl’s letter in the July edition was
foreign countries. interesting and I'm grateful for the photos of
Like myself, other readers may have noticed a few examples of British cars in the estate car, which will now need to be hunted
famous American movies. For example, in the first Dirty Harry move an Austin down! One minor point, though: the first
1100/1300 (known as an Austin America) makes an appearance towards the generation Plymouth Cricket, based on the
end when the yellow school bus enters the bridge/tunnel; while approximately Hillman Avenger, was made here in the UK and
three quarters of the way through the second Dirty Harry movie (probably The exported to the US, rather than made there. It was
Enforcer) we get to see another Austin America, this time a red one. This can be quite common to see Avengers with Plymouth
spotted from a bird's eye view camera position and is quite dusty looking. badging in Coventry where I grew up, as the trim
Now, to the biggest surprise – Bullitt; in the scene were Steve McQueen parks parts were available to the car workers building
his Mustang at the brow of a street corner to go over to a newspaper stand, them. The Brazilian Dodges were made in Brazil
parked right in front of his car there’s a tatty blue Hillman Imp! and were substantially different, with lots of
Or, to finish, how about the black Morris Minor in American Graffiti? local content and design tweaks.
PETER GASTON MAZ WOOLLEY
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I think we all love a little movie car spotting. Perhaps there should Nothing better than a little local knowledge!
be a special collectors’ edition of Goggle Box! Ed. Thanks for this input, Maz. Ed.

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Stradavarious indeed
Paddingtons' closure I have just read Part 1 of the
In Model Collector July 2016, I wrote a feature on what Stradavarious series of articles
could only be described as a treasure trove of classic (MC June 2019). Although not
models. Paddingtons in Ventnor, on the Isle of Wight, very clear, being photos of old
stocked Dinky Toys, Corgi Toys, Spot-Ons, Matchbox photos, I have attached a couple
and so lots more. In fact, there were numerous models, of pictures of the Polistil 1:25
decades old, still in Ritmos 1 and 2 that I owned
their original boxes several years ago.
on the shelves. Also, while reading about the
So, I am saddened Hot Wheels’ Abarth, I was
to report that certain that the one I had back in the
Paddingtons has ‘80s had a metal baseplate and not
now ceased plastic as described. Remembering that
trading and looks my son Lewis had one, we checked it
to be closed for and it, too, is metal. The images I’ve
good. I understand sent you show the paint loss on the
Sadly, now closed: the treasure trove that was
from a source on Paddingtons, in Ventnor on the Isle of Wight.
bumpers and the base. It’s not bad for a
the island that this toy, but I always thought the oversized
is is due to the ill health of proprietor Harry Rees and rear lights made the rear view
his good lady wife, Shirley. The shop also had a break in, look like a Fiat 127 GT. I thought
with much stock stolen. What remains will apparently perhaps John Harrison might be
be offered for sale at auction. Although my visits there interested in this variation.
were infrequent, the welcome was always warm and RUSSELL WILCOX
the stock surprising. Harry told me some time ago that EMAIL
he was considering the long term future, but it is still
disappointing that the shop has had to close down. The
attached picture, taken on one of my visits, shows the
Reading Stradavarious Part 1 brought to mind
door ajar. This was in happier times. Through the pages the 1:25 Polistil Ritmos 1 and 2 that Russell
of Model Collector, and on behalf of readers and those Wilcox once had in his own collection.
who did pay Harry and Shirley a visit, I would like to
offer heartfelt thanks and wish them a speedy recovery.
It was always a pleasure doing business with them.
MICK HAVEN
EMAIL
Thanks for the update, Mick – although that really

Interestingly, Russell has come across two examples of Hot Wheels’ Fiat Abarth that feature
is sad news. Ed. metal rather than the plastic baseplates described in John Harrison’s feature. Russell has
always felt the oversized rear lights (demonstrated by this battered example from his son’s
toybox) make the back of the model look like a Fiat 127 GT.
Route 62 for me right through Central London and then over a long section in
south London as far as Crystal Palace, it will have been seen
Following Model Collector magazine’s suggestion that Bachmann and used by numerous travellers at various points along the
(parent company of EFE) would welcome thoughts about routes, way and thus might stir many nostalgic memories, giving it
destinations and fleet numbers for EFE’s forthcoming 1:76 scale broad cross-section appeal.
Craven-bodied RT bus, I’d love to see one portrayed as it operated There were a number of other routes on which Craven RTs
during the 1950s/60s on Central Area’s route 63, in the all-red operated, as I have discovered from my collection of books
livery with the cream band dividing upper and lower decks. on LT buses. Examples can be seen in both Central and
I have lasting memories of RTs on this route, having used Country Area liveries, in both main styles used in the
it many times to travel to and from school and then later on late 1940s to the late 1960s.
my commute to work in central London, and I know from I have, of course, also submitted my suggestions to
my reference books on LT buses that at least one Cravens RT Bachmann, as suggested.
was run on this route and in this format KEITH ASHFORD
I don’t recall this route having been represented by any other EMAIL
contemporary model bus manufacturers in 1:24, 1:50 or 1:76
scales (eg SunStar, Corgi, or EFE) before, so I believe it would Thanks, Keith. As you point out, a long old route like that
add variety for established collectors. Also, by being a long would give the model plenty of appeal to those who live/lived
route, running as far north as Parliament Hill Fields, both north and south of the River. Ed.

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This annual show at Bearsted Green in Kent will
ENSURE THERE HAVE BEEN NO LAST MINUTE CANCELLATIONS take place on July 28. Up to 200 classic cars will
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JULY 2019 Sussex Air Ambulance and, operations permitting,
13 HAWKINGE Hawkinge Community Centre, Heron Forstal Avenue, the Air Ambulance Service hopes to make a
Hawkinge, Kent CT18 7FP 10am to 2pm £2 (SRP Toyfairs – 01322 662729) low fly-past during the day.
14 CARNFORTH Crag Bank Village Hall, 1 Jesson Way, Carnforth, Last year, during one of the longest, hottest,
Lancashire LA5 9UH 10am to 2pm £1.50 (CLS Promotions – 07792 795512)
summers on record, both organisers and visitors
14 COLCHESTER Langham Community Centre, School Road,
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14 COVENTRY The Connexion Leisure Club, Leamington Road,
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Ryton-on-Dunsmore, Coventry, CV8 3FL 10.30am to 3pm £3 (Barry Potter Fairs – 01604 846688) as she was there!). So, fingers crossed for wall-
14 LINCOLN The Exhibition Centre, Lincolnshire Showground, to-wall sunshine this time around and, if you’re
Lincoln, Lincolnshire LN2 2NA 10am to 2.30pm £2.50 (J&J Webb Toyfairs – 01522 880383) within striking distance, please think about going
16 WOOTTON BASSETT Memorial Hall, Station Road, Wootton Bassett, along and supporting this fantastic event.
Wiltshire SN4 8EN 6.30pm to 8.30pm £1 (Steve Clements Fairs – 01380 725322)
17 BURTON UPON TRENT Town Hall, King Edward Place, Burton Upon Trent,
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18 THEYDON BOIS Theydon Bois Village Hall, Coppice Row, Theydon Bois,
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20 LLANGOLLEN Llangollen Pavilion, Abbey Road, Llangollen,
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21 ASTON CLINTON Green Park, Stablebridge Road, Aston Clinton, children’s charity supporting event that is
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21 KIRKBY IN ASHFIELD Festival Hall, Hodgkinson Road, Kirkby-In-Ashfield, This year’s show promises more cars, more
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21 WIMBORNE Queen Elizabeths Leisure Centre Sports Hall, up close and personal with speed machines,
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across the whole festival. The new track layout
25 THATCHAM Catholic Hall, Bath Road, Thatcham,
will feature not one but two paddocks and some
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27 BRENTWOOD Brentwood Leisure Centre, Doddinghurst Road,
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27 HORSTED KEYNES Horsted Keynes Station, Station Approach, 10am to 4pm with some massive names in the music industry
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27 NOTTINGHAM Bluecoat Academy, Aspley Lane, Nottingham, a food festival, a funfair and numerous other at-
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28 MINEHEAD The Minehead Eye, Mart Road, Minehead,
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28 ORPINGTON Crofton Halls, Station Road, Orpington,
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4 PORTHMADOG Y Ganolfan Community Centre, High Street, free of charge
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8 WELLING Falconwood Community Centre, The Green, We try to make this guide as extensive as possible but
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Southampton, Hampshire SO15 0AJ 10am to 2.30pm £1 (Ron Lines Fairs – 02380 772681) Date and town/city .....................................................
11 STAFFORD The Prestwood and Argyle Centres, Stafford County
Address of venue .......................................................
Showground, Weston Road, Stafford, ST18 0BD 10.30am to 3pm £4 (Barry Potter Fairs – 01604 846688)
13 HOOK Hook Community Centre, Ravenscroft, Hook, ...................................................................................
Hampshire RG27 9NN 6.30pm to 8.30pm £1 (Steve Clements Fairs – 01380 725322)
...................................................................................
17 EXETER The Matford Centre, Matford Park Road,
Marsh Barton Ind Est, Exeter, Devon EX2 8FD 10am to 3pm £2 (Ray Heard Fairs – 01823 480097) County........................................................................
17 SANDOWN PARK Sandown Exhibition Centre, Sandown Park Racecourse,
Postcode ....................................................................
Portsmouth Road, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9AJ 10.30am to 3pm £6.50 (Barry Potter Fairs – 01604 846688)
18 BODMIN Bodmin Leisure Centre, Lostwithiel Road, Open/close times .......................................................
Bodmin, Cornwall PL31 1DE 10.30am to 2.30pm £2 (Chris Dyer Fairs – 07966 694579)
Admission price .........................................................
18 RAYLEIGH Sweyne Park School, Sir Walter Raleigh Drive,
Rayleigh, Essex SS6 9BZ 10am to 2pm £2 (SRP Fairs – 01322 622729) Organiser’s name .......................................................
20 WOOTTON BASSETT Memorial Hall, Station Road, Wootton Bassett,
Telephone ..................................................................
Wiltshire SN4 8EN 6.30pm to 8.30pm £1 (Steve Clements Fairs – 01380 725322)
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Ghosts of window shopping past
Stephen Paul Hardy reflects on missed opportunties and the benefits of hindsight...
Big Yellow Taxi (well, petite yellow This was an era when vibrant displays from the 1960s
914) time... The first 914 I ever saw yellows and oranges were being onwards now are.
was owned by a German tourist supplemented by vivid greens Hindsight, of course, is a
and parked on the roadside in a and a wild deep purple. wonderful thing and back we
Worthing side street on a gloomy Brand new 911s and the (very) gave little thought to recording
winter afternoon of 1970. An occasional 914s vied temptingly our surroundings and day to day
memorable occasion preserved as eye candy behind the panes. life for posterity. Several times
on 35mm slide film in the family On numerous occasions (and already this year I have searched
archives by my keen amateur always with disappointing results) the internet looking for old
photographer father. I would try and capture them on photos of specific garage
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owning my first car, one of my 120 format prints, which Malaya’ – and drawn a complete
weekend pastimes was to go wooed you with cheap mail blank. The same applies to
window shopping at local car order prices and “free” well known model shops of
dealers showrooms. One of the additional thumbnail extra the past. Like the glass in their
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‘What do you think?’ pursuits was Malaya Garage in In hindsight, the results become ghosted into
Write to us at: Letters, Billingshurst High Street, which were awful, with indifferent invisibility over time, because,
Model Collector, served as a Porsche main print quality that in all too few as aspiring consumers, rather
MyTimeMedia Ltd, Suite 25, dealership for West Sussex years turned from dull and than potential historians,
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Eden House, Enterprise Way, were so focused on. Sadly,
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Edenbridge, Kent TN8 6HF through the window glass (one comparatively rare photographs, this means that all we are left
email: lindsey.amrani@ didn’t dare enter onto the specifically of garage showroom with now are memories ...
mytimemedia.com showroom floor for a closer look! – and even high street shop – Now, where’s my camera?
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