egg Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 @Datsuncog - as Hennabm suggests, I'm pretty sure it's a nice looking original 1d - made between 62 and 67. Very happy with that man, cheers! Datsuncog and hennabm 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 Full Size Eddy has a friend in Cyprus with a red 944 like that.... :) Datsuncog and junkyarddog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 28 minutes ago, Amishtat said: Nothing there for my tastes, but thanks all the same DC and Eddy. However.. whether I like it or not I'm 40 today and received this little gem from my delightful O. H. earlier. Hey, Happy Birthday man! That's quite a delightful gift to receive... and be sure to fill in your Corgi Club application form with the correct age, yeah? Remspoor, Amishtat, Tenmil Socket and 1 other 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 Happy Birthday Amishtat! Amishtat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 10 hours ago, egg said: @Datsuncog - as Hennabm suggests, I'm pretty sure it's a nice looking original 1d - made between 62 and 67. Very happy with that man, cheers! Excellent stuff! It's just one of those weird things - as I was holding it, I just couldn't believe it could be an original. It just seemed too clean somehow (though there are a few chips and, now I look closer, a bit of a warp to the halves making up the plastic front roller). Call me crazy, but it feels too new to be a toy made over fifty years ago, y'know? Yet I agree that it is. Ah well, hoping that it fills a gap in the collection, at any rate! egg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 The VECTRA FUZZ are coming to get me Datsuncog, eddyramrod and Tenmil Socket 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 Crikey folks, we're officially a Hot Topic. Lawks. It has been a busy day alright! Cheers all; this place makes my Friday too. Off to horrify myself at the price of Impy Flyers Firenzas on eBay now... Amishtat and egg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 2 hours ago, Datsuncog said: Off to horrify myself at the price of Impy Flyers Firenzas on eBay now... DON'T DO IT !! You'll be in tears More tears than Holly Willoughby - who now knows 'it's never going to happen' Amishtat and Datsuncog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 Heh, I found out about the existence of the Lone Star Firenzas a number of years ago, after seeing them in a Vauxhall Motorist article at the launch of the Firenza to show the full range of colours. Never ever seen one in the metal, though. Apparently Vauxhall worked directly with Lone Star in secret to have the models ready for the launch of the real car - just as Corgi did with many manufacturers in the 60s. Just a pity they didn't repeat this exercise again. But yeah, I know that three figures for a really nice unboxed example isn't uncommon! Apparently Impy Flyers were priced at half as much again as Matchbox and Corgi Juniors toys, and they didn't have a brilliant distribution network, so never sold in anywhere near the same numbers - hence the comparative rarity. I'm kinda hoping that one day I'll strike lucky in a charity shop - hey, gotta have a dream... Split_Pin, Amishtat and junkyarddog 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyarddog Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 Yes,that's what I'm hoping for too. Datsuncog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 4 hours ago, Datsuncog said: Cor! please nab me that dragster if it's still there/not been requested already.... Datsuncog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 Yes, I thought that one might be of interest... wasn't sure if it was one you had already, but I'll be sure to try my best and snaffle it for you next week! bunglebus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 How did we all miss that !!! A proper Dinky to go with me Corgi rail dragster no less Well done Mr Bus capsuleboy and Sudsprint 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 Sorry I was up at 3.30am to get a flight back from Germany, so been a bit out of the loop today. Still, I managed to get a bit of Hot Wheels hunting in, and had some die cast delights waiting for me at home; First up, Racing Mini 20200207_115342 by RS, on Flickr Ford Group 6 20200207_115436 by RS, on Flickr Freeman Inter-City Commuter - I think this is the front... 20200207_115505 by RS, on Flickr Lotus Europa 20200207_115558 by RS, on Flickr Crapi 20200207_115606 by RS, on Flickr Mercury Commuter, with dags 20200207_115627 by RS, on Flickr Mercury with man, no dags 20200207_115641 by RS, on Flickr Um...Greyhound coach 20200207_115704 by RS, on Flickr Refrigerator Truck, missing its tailgate 20200207_115715 by RS, on Flickr Slightly tatty Bay 20200207_115744 by RS, on Flickr Lovely Fastback, missing a spotlight but I have 3 spares cars 20200207_115807 by RS, on Flickr Site Hut Truck - no hut 20200207_115834 by RS, on Flickr ISO Grifo 20200207_115932 by RS, on Flickr Ergomatic Cab 20200207_115955 by RS, on Flickr Anyone got a Kennel Truck for spares? 20200207_120047 by RS, on Flickr Two more of these, both somehow missing their engines 20200207_120113 by RS, on Flickr This one's going in the customising box 20200207_120204 by RS, on Flickr Dinky Mini also needs a donor car - missing a door and bonnet hinge is broken 20200207_120252 by RS, on Flickr 20200207_120407 by RS, on Flickr Another Miura 20200207_120430 by RS, on Flickr Managed to acquire two Zylmex buggies from different sellers 20200207_120452 by RS, on Flickr 20200207_120540 by RS, on Flickr Majorette BMW 20200207_120600 by RS, on Flickr 20200207_120615 by RS, on Flickr Siku 911 20200207_120644 by RS, on Flickr 20200207_120654 by RS, on Flickr This is an oddball - think this is a McDonalds Hot Wheels, plastic body. Not seen another 20200207_120716 by RS, on Flickr I like Moon stuff, the black Eight Crate is hard to find 20200207_120738 by RS, on Flickr Had to buy a job lot to get it but I know other Moon collectors 20200207_121816 by RS, on Flickr Black Zylmex seem to be flavour of the month - I want to compare this to the Corgi version 20200207_120838 by RS, on Flickr Lambo 20200207_120918 by RS, on Flickr Camaro, apparently 20200207_120939 by RS, on Flickr Special edition Hot Wheels T2 pickup 20200207_121029 by RS, on Flickr Asda have got some new stock in; 20200207_121227 by RS, on Flickr 20200207_121340 by RS, on Flickr 20200207_121439 by RS, on Flickr 20200207_121510 by RS, on Flickr This Baja is cool, look familiar? 20200207_121551 by RS, on Flickr 20200207_121625 by RS, on Flickr That list of Impy cars is going to keep me salivating for a while too! morrisoxide, Split_Pin, RoadworkUK and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadworkUK Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 2 hours ago, Datsuncog said: Ah well... so what about this collector card, then? I'd thought maybe the card referred to the model it came with, but seemingly not... YES! You captured the moment perfectly. Somehow, the crushing disappointment that your "Free collectors card" is essentially advertising propaganda for a random OTHER Matchbox car, wasn't enough of a blow to make things any less thrilling. In fact, I'm pretty sure I opted for a model that was slightly less exciting than the one hanging just above it on the Matchbox rack on more than one occasion, just to secure that vital collectible card. Which would latterly be thrown away along with the box. Datsuncog, Amishtat and Split_Pin 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 28 minutes ago, bunglebus said: Anyone got a Kennel Truck for spares? Two more of these, both somehow missing their engines I might be of help on those... I have a spare loose front grille for the MB Ford F100 I have a spare Soopa Coopa which has that VW engine The Majorette BMW is a new one to me eddyramrod and bunglebus 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 Sweet. Not too bothered about the buggies as I have about half a dozen of the things. Grille would be great though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 3 minutes ago, bunglebus said: Sweet. Not too bothered about the buggies as I have about half a dozen of the things Fit a Mini Ha Ha Radial motor hanging off the back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 I can't cos you've cornered the market! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 Sent a message to a mate who was a bit of a collector of rarities - before the values climbed.... He's the one who has the Airfix Vauxhall Victor kit etc and lent them to me long term so I could rub my grubby paws on them when I get the urge. So, just messaged the fella and guess what might be arriving at chez F4A tomorrow? It will be getting more of a molestation than Gordon the Gopher got, that's for sure. This is it - warts and all AndyW201, bunglebus, morrisoxide and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarvinsMom Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 twat...... sorry but having seen how much these wee cars are on ebay. and then you scoring one.. twat. Amishtat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 I may be But he isn't. Because he paid paid £8 for it in 2002 ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FakeConcern Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 I just picked up a few toys in Lewes junk shops today and I'm pretty pleased with them... First up a Corgi Police Mini Van... I had one as a kid and this is just how I remember it, but whe I found it recently it had the back doors replaced with a single one made from a bit of venetian blind & most of the paint was missing plus all the tyres had melted haha! The only bit missing is the Alsation dog! Was £2.50 so not bad.. I was tempted by a Dinky Jag Mk2 police car with all the bits still on it, a Corgi Rover 2000 Monte Carlo withone tyre missing and a Renault Dauphine convertable with screen still intact (not sure what make) I must say that an up to date database of what people want would be useful. I did post some stuff in Hastings a while ago and someone said they were interesting, but I didn't go back for ages and when I did they were gone so... Next up was a Sebastian Loeb Citroen C4 Monte winning VTS... Perfect condition no box for £4 And lastly a model I never wanted and hadn't been looking for... Brand new in box Welly 1:24 Mini Cooper, I couldn't resist Not even taken it out of it's box yet haha Paid £7 and it had stickers of £9 & £12 underneath. Happy with that bunglebus, Datsuncog, Amishtat and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyW201 Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 Ohh those Flyers! I've had a massive horn for the Firenza for some years. I've handled one in my sweaty mitts a few years ago at a local autojumble, but that's the nearest I've come to having one. And until tonight I was blissfully unaware of the Transit wrecker too. Gah! I'll have to console myself with a good perv over my Oxford Firenza instead. Not as charming as the Flyers version granted but it was a fraction of the price and it has Rostyles! eddyramrod, Amishtat, warch and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheffcortinacentre Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 Mate has 2 of those firenzas, I've had the transit wrecker since the 90's but missing the boom.? Datsuncog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted February 8, 2020 Author Share Posted February 8, 2020 Those Welly Minis are cool as they are actually Innocenti versions which I dont think anyone else has made. Inhave the smaller 1:32 version. Pictures of these always fascinated me as a child as they looked different with their quarterlights and different grilles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warch Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 Didn't BL pull the plug on Innocenti? I thought they looked rather better than the equivalent British built version especially with that dash with hundreds of dials. flat4alfa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sudsprint Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 13 hours ago, flat4alfa said: Sent a message to a mate who was a bit of a collector of rarities - before the values climbed.... He's the one who has the Airfix Vauxhall Victor kit etc and lent them to me long term so I could rub my grubby paws on them when I get the urge. So, just messaged the fella and guess what might be arriving at chez F4A tomorrow? It will be getting more of a molestation than Gordon the Gopher got, that's for sure. This is it - warts and all I think you need a model Gerry Marshall sprawled on the bonnet with his champagne, winners cup and three adoring ladies draped over him. eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FakeConcern Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 45 minutes ago, warch said: Didn't BL pull the plug on Innocenti? I thought they looked rather better than the equivalent British built version especially with that dash with hundreds of dials. Don't know all the ins & outs, but I think basically BL went bust and Innocenti was sold before BL got bailed out. They also had a (Bertone designed) Mini based hatch well before the metro... Sorry about the off topic... Sudsprint, warch and Datsuncog 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted February 8, 2020 Author Share Posted February 8, 2020 Those became DeTomasos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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