TAXI ! Dinky ~ Taxi ~ # 36G

  Taxi !   I've been after one now for awhile,  and finally found one without a fare !  Released in the years 1937 to 1940,  then again post war 1946-1949.  Model features cast body, chassis and hubs, black tires.  Casting with open rear window, black chassis (1937-40).

1. Maroon lower body

2. Yellow lower body

3. Green lower body

4. Blue lower body

5. Tan lower body (upper body including roof can be red, green blue or black).

   Post war colors include brown, red, maroon, green and blue,  and has no rear window.

Dinky ~ Alvis Sports Convertible Tourer ~ # 38D

  To start off the new year on the right foot,  why not make it a Dinky !   A recent addition to our collection is this really nice Alvis Sports Tourer,  in great condition.  Made in 1940,  then again in 1946 to 1953,  model features cast body, headlights, steering wheel and hub, black tires, unpainted (prewar) or black (postwar) sheet metal base, plastic windshield, silver grille and lights.
1. Maroon body
2. Green body, brown interior, green hubs, unpainted base
3. Green body, black interior, green hubs, unpainted base
4. Blue body, unpainted base
5. Maroon body, various interior color, black base
6. Olive green body, various interior colors, black base

RAMI ~ 1928 Bugatti Type 35 Grand Prix Racer ~ # 6

  R.A.M.I.  ~ RAMI ~ Rami,   however you spell it,  it translates and stands for "les Retrospectives Automobiles Miniature",  and per Uncle Ed (Dr. Ed Force),  most of their models are based on the actual cars located in the French Auto Museum, in the castle of Rochetaillee, near Lyons, France. 

 This fine example, my first from RAMI,  is the iconic Type 35 from Bugatti.  Competing in both sports and grand prix races, the only difference being fenders over the wheels.  As this model doesn't have the fenders,  it would represent a Grand Prix version.

  Model was made in France in 1959,  and features a cast body, chassis, red seats, unpainted grille, front springs, and exhaust pipe, chrome spoked hubs !  Black tires.  Ref # 6.   I'll say that I'm overall impressed with the model,  and specifically the wheels, an important unique feature to these classic iconic Bugatti's !

Eligor ~ Dinky ~ 1925 Opel Cabriolet ~ Studebaker Petrol Truck ~ # 30P

Happy Holidays to all Diecast addicts across the World !

"A Christmas Poem" by Bert Donnelly,  originally published in C.A.R.S.  back in 1967.

            On Xmas I was heard, uttering great sounds of joy,
            For there in my stocking,  was an old Tootsietoy,
            My wife,  God Bless Her, had found a La Salle,
            She placed it in my stocking,  a real true pal,
            My pulse really quickened, and my eyes shone like stars,
            For this was like seeing,  a man straight from Mars,
            I hope others among you,  were as happy as me,
            By finding a Tootsie,  nestled under the Tree.

2 models this time,  and of course in Holiday colors !   First,  another nice Eligor model from France, a 1925  Opel Cabriolet with top up,  featuring boat tail back.  Cast body,  plastic roof, wheels,  and rubber tires.    Second,  a 1950-53 Dinky Studebaker "Petrol" Tanker,  cast body and hubs, black sheet metal base, silver grille, bumper, headlights and filler caps -  Made in England - no number on base.

 

 

 

Dinky ~ Hudson Commodore Sedan ~ # 171G

Happy Thanksgiving to all Diecast Enthusiast everywhere !  The holidays are quickly coming and thought I'd post another classic Dinky model,  this time with an interesting photographic twist !   Always thought of this car as a gangster - mafia type car that you'd see down at the docks !  This particular example has been restored / re-painted,  usually I find these not the best,  but this one I think came out really nice and is a good representation of the original.  Have a great weekend,  and be nice,  Santa is coming and he has lots of nice diecast models for those nice collectors   :)

 Featured this week is Dinky # 171G,  The Hudson Commodore Sedan.  Made in England between 1954 - 1959, features cast body, cast or turned hubs, black tires, black sheet metal base, silver grille, bumpers and headlights.  Identical to 139b until 1954 when new type base with big lettering was introduced.  Variants include :
1. Cream body,  maroon roof and hubs
2. Blue body,  tan roof and hubs
3. Red upper body and hubs,  turquoise lower body
4. Blue upper body and hubs, light gray lower body

 

Dinky ~ Triumph 1800 Sedan ~ # 40B

  A real classic this week from who else,  Dinky.  Model has some paint chips so it shows that someone had some FUN !     I just love these real old ones,  with the headlights set in on the fenders.  Made in England 1948 to 1954,  model features cast body,  turned hubs,  black tires,  no interior or windows, black base - no reference number.
1.  Dark Blue body, blue wheels
2.  Blue body
3.  Black body
4.  Cream body
5.  Grey body