New arrivals

Three additions were put in front of my camera today,some of the pictures to be included in my catalogue.I never had a 24s French Simca 8 sport in my collection,as it took many years to find a really superband also affordable example.And now I did ! Here it is, with its British contemporary counterpart,no.106 Austin Atlantic Convertible.I have also been looking for a pre - war example of the no.23e Speed of the Wind Racing Car for many years,as a pre - war counterpart to my post - war variants. This blue example's condition is very acceptable,with some paint loss,some fatigueand tyres in fair condition.The white pilotand the racing numbers,however,are virtually without any surface damage.Finally the fawn no.39d Buick Viceroy Saloon. Not an example high on my wants list,but its condition was so dazzlingand the seller's 'buy it now' price so very fair that I could not let it go.

Kind regards,Jan

Three new arrivals, photo courtesy of seller....

Jonathan- All very nice French acquisitions ! Your Plymouth & Chrysler are same color as mine....my DeSoto is the dark green version.Am assuming you have somehow carved out a bit more display space.....very well done & congrats ! ! Best regards,Terry

Terry -- thanks and what a quick eye you have for new arrivals! I did not have the De Soto before, and my existing Plymouth and Chrysler were different colors.Alas I do not have more space -- at least not where these models should go. They'll have to park somewhere quite inappropriate so I hope they don't get towed or wheel-clamped.

Another first for Dinky. The De-Soto is the first 1:43 diecast model with a clamp. Photo by courtesy of L.A.P.D.

Oh no....I knew it might happen !

A nice Franco - American trio indeed.All of them seem to carry a too heavy load in their trunks...Kind regards,Jan

Hi friends.Here is my Peugeot 203 number 18 !The number 19 is on its way !

Some additions of the past few weeks below.A trade box with three no.27b Halesowen Harvest Trailers.The same colour racks are still packed underneath in their original tissue papers.A red no.36e Salmson Two - seater beauty,to replace a poorer example in the collection.Both a greenand a grey no.37a Civilian Motor Cyclist in very fine condition.Mostly they are rather play - worn.They may need some soft,gentle cleaning.A boxed no.415 Mechanical Horse with Open Wagon too,the latest version without ' 20 ' roundel.Both modeland box look perfect.It will replace an unboxed example.Also a fine no.564 Elevator Loader.I have some already,but I could not resist this one for its outstanding ' as new ' early all blue box,with all inserts present.Most of these boxes are very poor.Finally four boxes,each with one dozen large grey round tread tyres 10253.They are very welcome for replacing some originals on near perfect models,which often have flattenedor crushed tyres.About 1 / 3 are ' as new 'and supple,another 1 / 3 is a bit stiff,a gamble,but some possibly still useful,and 1 / 3 is really hardand most probably useless.As usual,I am extremely happy with these ! ! ! Kind regards,Jan

Lovely example,Richard.And the 19th forthcoming ! I am still waiting for a first suitable example ( near perfect and affordable) to come by...They tend to be rather pricey,despite many turning upand being unboxed only.Is that because of the many collectable variants ? Kind regards,Jan

Hello Jan.Perhaps you could try some high quality silicone grease on the very hard tyres.It may make them useable.Gently massage the tyres with your fingersand allow them to absorb the grease. Aftera few days they should be more flexible.

Thank you,John,for the tip ! I may try if I need more of these spare tyres than I expected.Kind regards,Jan