barn find models, 60s/70s

[KM666]

I had to clear out a derelict house on the land I work, I found a box of old cars. Havent got a clue if they're worth anything or if they're rubbish. I've only really looked at ones that are complete although there is a Corgi rolls royce without wheels that I havn't a clue what it would've been.

Most have no date stamp and are a mix of Italian and British brands, but seem to have features and details far exceeding what i've seen from Corgi etc.

[KM666]

[KM666]

[KM666]

[MarkwG]

Was that you up in my mums loft - I can't see the first set, but the second look like a selection of Dinky & Corgi's: I recall the Renault, the kennel van, the TV Commer etc. No idea value wise, they all look to have been "enjoyed" enthusiastically, which probably won't help.

[Red Firecracker]

Bit of info on the first lot of them for you in order from http://diecastplus.info/ ;

Corgi 190 JPS Lotus, 1:18 scale. 1973

Corgi 260 Renault 16 TS. The original price was 7/6. It was available in met maroon finish at 1:46 scale. Released in 1969 withdrawn in 1969.

Corgi 151 Yardley McLaren-Ford M19A. Released in 1972 withdrawn in 1977.

Polistil FX4 - B.R.M. Marlboro P160 - '17'

Corgi 389 Reliant Bond Bug 700ES. The original price was 39p . It was available in orange, lime green finish at 1:43 scale. Released in 1971 withdrawn in 1974.

Corgi 486 Chevrolet Kennel Wagon. Based on 1959 Chevrolet Impala. The original price was 7/6 . It was available in red & white, red & blue finish at 1:50 scale. Released in 1967 withdrawn in 1969.

Corgi 479 Commer Mobile Camera Van. Fitted with either louvred or shaped wheels. Based on the Commer PB ¾ ton van. Marked Samuelsons on the front doors. Commer bus 2500 Series chassis. It was available in met. blue & white finish at 1:45 scale. Released in 1967 withdrawn in 1971.

Matchbox King Size K-18 Dodge Articulated Horse Box. Shown in the 1969 matchbox catalogue. The original price was 12/3 . It was available in red & fawn finish at 1:63 scale.

Matchbox 8E Ford Mustang. Fitted with lever operated steering. This was one of the last models before the introduction of Superfast wheels. The version with Superfast wheels does not have the lever operated steering. Shown in the 1969 matchbox catalogue for 2/4. The original price was 2/4 . It was available in white, orange finish at 1:65 scale. Released in 1966 withdrawn in 1971.

Matchbox 17E Horse Box. An AEC with opening side door that is a contrasting colour to the body. It was available in yellow & green, red& green,red & grey finish at 1:92 scale. Released in 1969 withdrawn in 1971.

Matchbox King Size K-18 Dodge Tipper Truck. It was available in yellow & blue finish.

Matchbox Superfast 11A Mercedes Scaffold Truck. With plastic scaffold tower. This was a transitional model available with both regular and Superfast wheels. It was available in silver finish. Released in 1970 withdrawn in 1972.

Corgi 159 Cooper Maserati Formula 1. It was available in yellow & white finish. Released in 1967

Matchbox King Size K-6 Allis Chalmers Earth Scraper. This model has 2 variations: K-6 A1 with silver metal wheels and the K-6 A2 with red plastic wheels. However some models had the front grille with or without silver. The original price was £1.99 . It was available in orange finish. Released in 1961

Corgi Rolls Royce Silver Shadow. Released in 1970 withdrawn in 1971.

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Edited by Red Firecracker on Monday 23 March 14:41

[4321go]

Please don't plan on an early retirement.....

[MarkwG]

Red Firecracker said:

Bit of info on the first lot of them for you in order from http://diecastplus.info/ ;
Corgi 260 Renault 16 TS. The original price was 7/6. It was available in met maroon finish at 1:46 scale. Released in 1969 withdrawn in 1969.

Blimey, I feel old - my aunt bought me the Renault from a long closed toy shop: I remember it clearly, although it was obviously a very long time ago...what I've never quite figured out is why I chose it, must have a latent "family man" gene - I think the front seats fold up & down, too?

[Red Firecracker]

MarkwG said:

Blimey, I feel old - my aunt bought me the Renault from a long closed toy shop: I remember it clearly, although it was obviously a very long time ago...what I've never quite figured out is why I chose it, must have a latent "family man" gene - I think the front seats fold up & down, too?

Yep. Nice little model that one.

[KM666]

Great info thanks! The renault has the wheel operated seats yes. The matchbox and corgi I had in the 90s really lack detail compared to these older models. Most have very flakey paint from those hot italian summers although the beige alfa, bond bug, le mans spright and mustang have the best paint. The f1 cars all have fairly grubby stickers up close especially the big lotus. The thing that most interested me is the lever mechanism on the 'axels' of the rolls royce and the details like dash sticker and gold steering wheel. Was it part of a different series like vanguards is now?

[Red Firecracker]

They were called 'Golden Jacks' and you could buy packs of spare wheels.

[MarkwG]

KM666 said:

Great info thanks! The thing that most interested me is the lever mechanism on the 'axels' of the rolls royce and the details like dash sticker and gold steering wheel. Was it part of a different series like vanguards is now?

I think it was a parallel series to Whizzwheels, or maybe preceded it? The levers are "jacks" so you can remove the wheels. I had a Rover P6 & a mate, the Mini Marcos. I think the idea got dumped as too expensive, somewhere I have a similar RR in silver with gold trim, very Puff Jayzee daddy