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A Detailed Limited Edition Die-Cast Scale Model For The Adult Collector. Suitable for Children 14 years + The Esprit transformed Colin Chapman's small Norfolk-based company into a bona fide supercar manufacturer. It was closely based on a concept car built by Giorgetto Giugiaro's Ital design which debuted at the 1972 Turin Motor Show and used a modified Lotus Europa chassis specially made for the…

Scale 1:43 Limited Edition Yes Length 95mm Age Suitability 14+

The Mini Van was used by the UK military in a huge variety of transportation roles and, being economical, reliable and surprisingly capacious, was ideal for use on large RAF airfields where its lack of ground clearance wasn't an issue. The example modelled was used by the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, 'The Red Arrows', in a general transportation role in the early 1970s when the legendary displa…

The Capri modelled was first registered in September 1962, but little is known about its early history. It was extensively restored in 2010 by well known Ford Classic & Capri Owners Club member Dave Heath, who documented the restoration meticulously with over 900 photographs. He retained its original appearance and colours but fitted the 1498cc 78bhp engine and matching gearbox used in the rare Ca…

A Detailed Limited Edition Die-Cast Scale Model For The Adult Collector. Suitable for Children 14 years + Scale 1:43 Limited Edition Yes Length 87mm

Most initially expected the Herald to be phased out after Triumph's new front-wheel-drive 1300 saloon was launched in 1965, but it continued to sell well, partly because it was cheaper and partly because it had built up a loyal following. Thus Triumph gave it a facelift in 1967 and created the 13/60 (1300cc engine, 60bhp) using an over-bored version of the previous 1147cc 12/50 engine. Its styling…

A Detailed Limited Edition Die-Cast Scale Model For The Adult Collector. Scale 1:43 Limited Edition Yes Limited Edition Size 1500 Length 100mm Age Suitability 14+

A Detailed Limited Edition Die-Cast Scale Model For The Adult Collector. Suitable for Children 14 years + The Stag automatic modelled was built on February 17th, 1976 and despatched to London via BL’s regional agents, Henlys, on April 2nd. It was then sold by dealers H.R. Owen of Golders Green London to its first owner, solicitor Jeffrey Greenwood who, remarkably, retained it for almost thirty yea…

The Stag modelled was purchased from BL Dealers F.W. Warwick and Son, Petersfield, Hampshire, on June 12th 1974, by David Ford, from Hayling Island. It cost £3146.56, including a £41.45 laminated windscreen and a whopping £292.98 for a Radio-Mobile 108SR cartridge 8-track player. He had major engine repairs carried out on the car in 1980, which resulted in a court case with the garage concerned; c…

The Cortina modelled was first registered on October 6th 1976 and still carries the Ford Special Vehicle Operations plate on its slam-panel announcing that it was a special order; black paint with a cloud grey interior. This is such a rare colour combination that the current owner believes it may have been unique. The first owner was an Essex-based printing company but, after being traded in, it w…

A Detailed Limited Edition Die-Cast Scale Model For The Adult Collector. Suitable for Children 14 years + Scale 1:43 Limited Edition Size 1,400 Length 95mm

The TR7 modelled was built on January 23rd, 1981 at British Leyland’s Solihull factory; the former Rover ‘shadow factory’ was the third facility to assemble TR7s, earlier examples being built at Speke, Liverpool (1975-1978), and Triumph’s Canley plant, Coventry (1978-1979). It was registered by BL dealers Patrick Motors Ltd, Birmingham, on August 3rd, 1981 and was ordered in this distinctive colou…

The MGB modelled was registered in January 1974 and is presented as it was when new. However, it’s led an interesting life. When only eight years old, after being damaged, it was partially rebuilt by MG Specialists Chatham’s in Braintree, Essex, and returned to almost as-new condition. Since then it’s been well cared for by a number of owners as the car’s substantial history file proves, before be…

The Capri modelled was purchased from Ford dealers KT Group of Erith, Dartford, Kent, on June 30th 1987. Its first owner, a lady from Dagenham, used the car sparingly and sold it after less than a year to a new owner who also only used it rarely. Third owner Stewart Graham, from Bedfordshire, bought it on December 9th, 1990, at which point it had covered less than 8000 miles. Stewart kept the car…

The Land-Rover modelled was built on October 18th, 1951, finished in green, and despatched to ‘The War Department’ one week later. It was one of 1900 ordered for the Army priced at £560 each, and referred to in Army paperwork as, ‘Truck 1/4 ton 4x4 General Service Land-Rover MkII’. The current owner, West Midlands-based Sue Cummings, has traced its history and, almost by chance, found a picture of…

It became clear almost immediately after the Land-Rover's launch in 1948 that it could be used in a far greater number of roles than Rover had initially envisaged. The vehicle modelled is the first Land-Rover built for the fire service, and thus the first to leave the Solihull works painted red instead of green. It was actually the first of a batch of four dispatched in February 1949 to the Derbys…

A Detailed Limited Edition Die-Cast Scale Model For The Adult Collector. Suitable for Children 14 years + Scale 1:43 Limited Edition Size 948 Length 105mm

A Detailed Limited Edition Die-Cast Scale Model For The Adult Collector. Scale 1:43 Limited Edition Yes Limited Edition Size 1000 Length 112mm Age Suitability 14+

The Cortina modelled was purchased new from Forward Midland Limited, 289 Walsall Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham (whose invoice describes them as: 'Business Vehicle Consultants and Suppliers to Industry, Commerce and the Professions') on 20th September, 1978, by dairy manager Dennis Timms. He paid £3837.73 for it, of which £54.00 was for the optional vinyl roof and £12 was for the number plates. Denn…

A Detailed Die-Cast 1:43 Scale Model For The Adult Collector. Suitable for Children 14 years + Limited Edition

Subaru Impreza WRX Type RA STi V.II 555 Pure Sports Sedan. Sports Blue. The fantastic sales success off the first STi was a surprise to Subaru, although in hindsight it's hard to see why. However, on 22nd August 1995, only sixteen months after the first generation had been announced, they launched the STi Version II to meet this demand. Unlike the first it was built in Subaru's main production fac…

The Granada Mk2 range was announced in August 1977 and although it appeared to be an entirely new car it actually used basically the same platform and suspension as the Mk1 that had been in production since 1972. The style, however, was a neat pan-European sharp but understated and elegant design by Filippo Sapino, overseen by Ford of Europe Vice President of Design, Uwe Bahnsen, which had a CD of…

The Mexico was the entry-level Mk2 RS Escort but is amongst the rarest. All 2,290 produced in Saarlouis, West Germany, were RHD UK-market cars, and the Ford RS Owners Club (RSOC) believe that approximately 10% still exist. Most survivors have been modified but the car modelled is an exception as when current owner, Hertfordshire-based Loyd Gerken, had it comprehensively restored by Escort speciali…

A Detailed Die-Cast Scale Model For The Adult Collector. Limited Edition 1:43 Scale Model Suitable for Children 14 years +