Shite in Miniature II

[59Impala]

The ones still having access to a memory may remember that I snatched this at a recent toy fair.

 

 

 

Well, today I received a parcel from that France.

It contained this:

 

 

 

Which enables me to do this:

 

 

 

But wait, that's not all!

 

In the haul containing the boat, there was also this:

 

 

It's my only Norev with a tow bar, so it's been relegated to do this:

 

 

 

 

But wait!

 

 

That's not all!

 

 

I also got this vintage Norev promotional kit:

 

 

They made bags from non warping plastic, matchbooks to enable kids to set their models on fire

and stickers to be stuck to white R16s!

I believe that the boat and trailer were originally sold as a set with a 1957 Chrysler New Yorker convertible as the tow car. I am knowing this as I have such a set and have a feeling that I must have bought it when I was knee high to a grasshopper on a day trip to that France place. If I wasn't feeling so lazy I'd take a photo or two but I'm all comfy on the couch. Should you wish to see this magnificent combo I'll venture into the model car museum upstairs in Impala Towers when I'm feeling livelier with my trusty camera device. Other Norevs are lurking in the museum as well!

[Junkman]

I believe that the boat and trailer were originally sold as a set with a 1957 Chrysler New Yorker convertible as the tow car.

It was a '58 New Yorker and guess what I'm after like the devil is after a soul?

[Felly Magic]

Oh my goodness Mr Impala, I think you will make Junkman all discombobulated with that photo

[Junkman]

discombobulated

 

I actually had to google that. And yes.

[Felly Magic]

I advertised the remains of that donor Fiesta Vanguards on facebook, and it sold within seconds! It has made the donor parts free. Now that is model bangernomics!

[UmBongo]

 

I got this highly accurate and well scaled box set for Christmas.

[59Impala]

I am now going to discombobulate JM with not one but two Norev 1958 Chrysler New Yorker convertibles, each with their own boat. Forgot that I had two in different colours as you do. Other Norevs lurking in the cabinet. Anglias on the window sill. More Norevs elsewhere in house somewhere.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Norev Anglia love.

Because I lurve Anglias.

[mercrocker]

Don't know about JM, but I am feeling pretty discombobula-thingy at that lot...Wonderful, particularly those Anglias.   

[Felly Magic]

Oh my god, I feel all of a flibbertygibbets now. When JM sees that lot, he may need a paramedic, or a large whisky. Mr Impala you truly are a mini shite god!

[Split_Pin]

JM has gone quiet, I fear he has indeed seen it. Someone close by should check that he is still ok!

[mercrocker]

[Felly Magic]

I think JM might be sat in a corner rocking and dribbling LOL

[Conrad D. Conelrad]

All my Vanguards. Anyone want them?

 

 

Marina with annoying chip on grille (there since new!)

MG ZT with missing wing mirror

Hidden Treasures Allegro (also with a missing mirror, FFS)

Dolomite and Dolomite Sprint, amazingly undamaged. 

 

£20 for all, posted (to uk).

[mercrocker]

Ah, those would be from the limited edition "BLARG Quality in Action" range, each box featured a miniature Warranty Defect sheet and a screwed-up facsimile PDI docket.

[Split_Pin]

Would you sell the ZT separately?

[Junkman]

Painted plastic Norev Simca 1500? Now that's indeed rare.

Could you please post some detail photos of that one?

[Felly Magic]

Bugger I'd have the lot if I wasn't broke, arse! Don't get paid til the 28th

[59Impala]

Painted plastic Norev Simca 1500? Now that's indeed rare.

Could you please post some detail photos of that one?

Your wish is my command. However it is a Jetcar de Norev and thus made of metal unlike a real Simca 1500. It is parked with its plastic estate version complete with wonky opening tailgate. I also found a metal Norev Chrysler 180 the other day, remember buying that back in the 70's. 

 

 

 

 

[59Impala]

I shall now pose a 'what is the make and model' of the real car question. And where was it sold? No doubt there will be some who will get it straight off but there is no prize as I'm a tightwad.

 

 

 

[eddyramrod]

It looks like a Farina Wolseley,, but by the phrasing of the question I'm going to suggest it's one of the wide-bodied Australian models?

[mercrocker]

DiTella 1500, as sold in Argentina.   A55 Mk2 Cambridge with a Riley frontage.

[Conrad D. Conelrad]

Would you sell the ZT separately?

 

I could, yes. But the postage is going to be the same for one as for all, so it'll be like, seven quid. 

[MarvinsMom]

mercrocker will have got it right, 

 

it is a BMC farina, and that grill is definatelya Riley one.

[59Impala]

DiTella 1500, as sold in Argentina.   A55 Mk2 Cambridge with a Riley frontage.

I should insist on the full name but I can't be arsed But you are correct with model and country so you win! Didn't they also make a pickup version? Nice model of a rare car, presumably some kind of partwork I guess, I picked it up from the Ebay.

[59Impala]

It looks like a Farina Wolseley,, but by the phrasing of the question I'm going to suggest it's one of the wide-bodied Australian models?

Sorry Eddy, as you'll see it is the Argentinian Farina with a wondrous name. The Aussie Austin Freeway and Wolseley 24/60 were the ones that you're thinking of. Trax did a model of the Austin a couple of years ago but it sold out pretty quickly. I think there is a real Freeway over here.

[Felly Magic]

Anyone lend us £20? LOL,  those Dollops and Marrxist are winking at me. Conrad I will PM you later mate

[Junkman]

Your wish is my command. However it is a Jetcar de Norev and thus made of metal unlike a real Simca 1500. It is parked with its plastic estate version complete with wonky opening tailgate. I also found a metal Norev Chrysler 180 the other day, remember buying that back in the 70's. 

 

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Metal. Pah.

 

Thank you so much for the pics, though!

[egg]

FOR SALE.  All playworn and in from my childhood years!

 

They'll cost £3 each to post probably, but available for £1 each posted, otherwise not worth it to you, given condition. Bulk buys preferred!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[egg]

OK, £1.50 for the Merc, as it is a bit rarer**

 

[egg]

Very play worn Daytona and speedboat, which I should have left in the box 30 years ago. FoR sale £4.00 posted.