Matchbox, Corgi and Hot Wheels cars. (2 Viewers)

[Gideon]

Matchbox, Tekno and Siku Jaguar E Types and 3.4 litres

First series Superfast!

 

[Gideon]

Little Red! The 75 series Matchbox Datsun Z series. Its not special to collectors but its very special to me.

When I described earlier in this thread about how my grandma used to get matchbox cars for me and wrap them for when I visited - I remember being about 3 or 4 years old and she bought me this one in this color. I carried it with me every where - dinner table, bath, kindergarden, my dads, back to my moms until I lost it. When I got this one it felt like a part of my 4 year old life was given back to me.

 

[Gideon]

Random Dinky and Matchbox.

 

[Gideon]

Random group of 1960's Dinkys

 

[Njja]

John, Thanks for the photos. I believe I saw some of these on another thread about a year ago. It's great to see them again.

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Yes I'm sure you did I will post Dinky pictures with just the slightest provocation.

I spent quite a number of hours as a kid going through the catalogs and selecting the models I wanted. They were fairly cheap in the 1950's with many planes and jeeps in the .85 range. The larger military trucks were $2.50,
and the top of the line vehicles and gift sets were $5. I got .50 a week allowance so about once a month I had $1 or so and traveled downtown to my local shop which was usually out of what I wanted.

One time I saved for many months to purchase the 10 Ton Transport Truck that was really something! When my Dad got home that thursday night with my .50 allowance I finally had the $2.50 to buy that truck. After diner my Mom convenced him to take us out to the hobby shop (for some reason opened late on thursdays then a big payday). The old man was pissed the whole time (his usual mood) we get to the shop and he lets me out of the car with a "hurry up" In I go and tell the man I want the #622 Foden Truck......"Sorry Kid I ain't got it".......oh no......ah give me the #651 Centurion Tank......good thing I had a second choice. "Look kid I don't have that either, and I don't have all day how much you got"........ah $2.50
"Okay heres a #626 Army Ambulance its got doors that open an its $2.50 now beat it.

I was crushed.....but what do you say to a 45 year old fat man with tattoos when you are 10? So I go out and get in the car and the old man says
"Lets see the dam truck that was so important you had to piss your money away on"........I open the box and take out the shinny new Ambulance and hand it over the seat to him with a meek "look Dad the doors open"

"What" he says....."Its a dam Ambulance are you nuts"? and over his head it sales just missing me in the back seat......not exactly a patient fun loving guy!

Today I have a beautiful collection of them and I can enjoy them anytime I want. I have quite a few #622, #651, and even #626 Military Ambulance.

Daughter has a lovely collection also presented to her when she bought her
1st home.

Dad.......well he's heading for 89 now and fighting with whoever just rang the bell!

 

[Gideon]

Some pre and post war Dinkys

 

[Njja]

Thanks for the inspiration Njja!

Pound for pound, it doesn't get much better than the Dinky Ford Transit Van series. I have more than what I photographed, these were just all in one box. These are heavy and have a wonderful feel to them. I had the fire appliance when I was a child and have loved them ever since.

Gideon:

I really enjoyed your photos of the Dinkys, your Turntable Fire Engine is terrific. I may break down and take a few more Dinky photos if there is any
interest.

 

[Gideon]

Pretty dang rare Tekno aircraft.

 

[Gideon]

Corgi James Bond group - all originals including the rare Mach 1

 

[Gideon]

Group of Marklin diecast trucks. The casting quality on these is better than most of the handbuilt makers.

 

[Gideon]

Gideon:

I really enjoyed your photos of the Dinkys, your Turntable Fire Engine is terrific. I may break down and take a few more Dinky photos if there is any
interest.

I'm not done yet. You got me on a roll

Hope everybody else is enjoying too. Tell me stop when you've had enough

 

[Gideon]

Corgi Mustang Fastback 2+2 and Corgi Buick Riviera. Gold is the worst color to have this model in, it dulls down over the years. The blue color is much better as it will stay glossy. Anyways, I want a real Riviera!

 

[Njja]

Uh Oh......I'm liking this stuff!

That Marklin crane truck is very sharp!

 

[Gideon]

Group of Corgis including a Ghia L6.4, E Type Jaguar 2+2, Pontiac Firebird and some others. The blue thing marked "Corgi" is a Reeves salesmens/collectors carry case. Pretty hard to find.

 

[Gideon]

Sabra made by Gamda Koor in Israel. An Impala, Mustang and 2 Chevelle wagons

 

[Gideon]

Uh Oh......I'm liking this stuff!

That Marklin crane truck is very sharp!

The Marklin stuff is incredible. Perfect, actually. There are no interiors. They focused on the casting quality and it shows. They are precision.

The autokran is a tough one. There is separate machined piece with teeth on it used to raise and lower the crane arm. That is usually missing.

Sometimes you can pick up the series at decent prices but often they go pretty high.

 

[Gideon]

Dinky Sea King - old store stock:

 

[Gideon]

Minty Dinky Foden Truck:

 

[Russell]

Gideon, Thanks for the photos. It's good to see all these toys from the past.

Johhn, you wrote,

Dad.......well he's heading for 89 now and fighting with whoever just rang the bell!

Glad his general good humor had no lasting effects

Also, I'm ready for more Dinkeys and others. Keep them coming.

 

[Njja]

The Marklin stuff is incredible. Perfect, actually. There are no interiors. They focused on the casting quality and it shows. They are precision.

The autokran is a tough one. There is separate machined piece with teeth on it used to raise and lower the crane arm. That is usually missing.

Sometimes you can pick up the series at decent prices but often they go pretty high.

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Yes I have seen it, I have several of their crane cars with my marklin trains but I do not have this truck. Ah something else to look out for!