Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Solido ~ Aston Martin 3L DBR1 ~ # 107

  The classic British sports car,  the DBR1  3L  from Aston Martin.  Made by Solido in 1959-1968,  features cast body,  gray or black chassis, plastic windshield, interior details and driver,  turned hubs,  tires,  suspension, big or small racing number decal,  painted grille,  silver headlights.   According to my info released in 3 colors,  Red, Yellow,  and Green.  The racing cars just look so much better with a driver in them to me.  I'm sure this particular model was involved in many races during its days,  some little damage,  but happy to know it provided hours of entertainment,  and might have won a race or two !







Sunday, September 13, 2015

Dinky ~ Austin A105 Sedan ~ # 176-G

 A classy Brit sedan this week from who else -  Dinky.   You just have to love the red trim and wheels,  another beauty from my favorite manufacturer of all time.

Made in England 1958 to 1963.
Sedan with cast body,  cast or turned hubs,  black or white tires,  black sheet metal base with number, windows, silver grille, bumpers and headlights

1. Cream body and hubs, dark blue trim,  black tires.
2. Cream body and hubs, lighter blue roof and trim,  white tires.
3. Turned hubs,  otherwise same as 2
4. Light gray body,  red trim and hubs,  black tires.
5. Light gray body, red trim and roof, white tires.
6. Turned hubs,  otherwise same as 5.