New arrivals

Jan -- I purchased my Leyland Eight-Wheeled Chassis from a London newsagent, during my first visit to Britain in 1972. It wouldn't have been my first choice, but it was one of the only Dinkys in the shop. (Not a big seller, obviously.)It ' s not that ridiculous,though,apart fromthe ' five ton weights ' perhaps.As you probably know,they did drive these chassis around in this form,at least fromthe factory to the coachbuilders wherea body would be fitted.

Today ' s arrival...

But where' s the little yellow box I am used to seeing ? Just kidding....very nice Jonathan ! I ' m assuming it ' s still safely sealed in its package....Best regaled,Terry

Yes,Terry,this poor racing car will not only never be played with,it will also never be removed fromits plastic prison.Thank heavens this horrible style of packaging never spread beyond the racing cars ! Of course,they are now rare because most were torn openand the cardboard quickly discarded.

Eight French Dinky Toys have also been packed in blisters,they are so rare that I have not yet found pictures of all of themand I have never had one in hands.

Here are my two new companions: A Bedford articulated lorry with black hubs,the tenth of the familyand a ' triporteur ' with metal wheels.Kind regards.Richard

Today,two new John Gay items ! Richard

Not a bad example at all of the yellow 4th type export no.25f Market Gardener ' s Wagon arrived today.An unusual lot of plate still present on the radiator grille - headlights unitand some minor paint loss.A nice companion to the black wheeled yellow 3rd type model ! Also a green no.25a Wagon,a 4th type with coloured hubs,a bit more chipped,which may be a candidate for replacement as soon as a better one pops up.Nevertheless,two for the price of one ( or even less).Kind regards,Jan

Nice little trucks Jan.For me,a new John Gay model: Dunlop the worlds master tyre sticker on a yellow version.It has front position red lightsand rear red lights.It ' s the second model that I see with this look.Does some member meet already this decoration ? kind regards Richard

A new DS 19 is arrived.It ' s the first version with cream seats.It willjoin its sister with white seats.Kind regards Richard

Hi Gentlemen.I felt on a nest of Bedford van 410 ! !


Kind regards Richard

Richard,A fine brood indeed ! I like the Calberson especially !