New arrivals

Don ' t forget to warm them in water before attempting to fit them.Also use a cloth with a little grease to wipe on elderly tyres to prolong their lives - particularly the melted ones on pre - war models.

Hi friends.As announced by my message above,the 19th is arrived.It ' s a second type,first version,with smooth wingsand smooth ceiling.It ' s my only one in this configuration.Kind regards Richard

Bravo Richard mais a quand la 20eme ?

Bravo Richard mais a quand la 20eme ?

Export glazier ' s truck...

A lovely example of a lovely model ... and lovely weather, it seems! Kind regards Jan

Thanks, Jan! It is a delightful model indeed, and I only ever had a gray one before. (California weather nice for basking in the sun, not so nice for the fires it portends ... )

Jonathan--Another lovely example! I only have the grey version, and actually prefer this color. Yours does not have the decal or wording on the flat surface above the mirrors and glass....is that a later version??? Best regards, Terry

Thanks also to Terry ... yes, this a later early 60s version, rarer without the decals. I like the yellow too!

Jacques, thank you for your comments! When young I knew the name of Saint Gobain only through the Dinky, but in later years I owned several 1:1 Renaults and enjoyed seeing the company's name on the glass. And now I learn that the company dates from 1665 and was responsible for creating the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles. Is this the most venerable firm to have its name appear on a Dinky Toy? Or not appear, in the case of my export model! On a much less exotic level, here is an addition to my Dinky police force, as devised by John Gay. I believe the humble Bedford Van at least has the distinction of being the last Dinky Toy from Liverpool with a classic tinplate base. Unless I have forgotten something ...

Erm, I didn't think to receive another today, but can't complain ...

Jonathan----You are on a serious role lately...... congrats, especially on that new Simca Mirror truck. I seem to remember hearing something about that version without the decals, but had really forgotten about it. Yours is so nice and also somewhat rare, so that is pretty special, and your Austin Nestle Van is wonderful.....I always really liked the nice red color with the gold lettering. Best regards, Terry