New arrivals

Alas, my Dinky Toy collecting is winding down. At last and finally, no more room to display models. But here are additions from the last few weeks ... The rare Mexican armored car is not as nice as one I already owned, but it is a favorite of mine, and I could not resist a good price. Now, off to try cleaning my camera sensor to try to remove the damned spots (sigh) ...















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Jonathan, congratulations on your wonderful additions. All beautiful models in a very nice condition. Each model has its own peculiarity. I'm sure you'll find new space again. Kind regards, Jan Oldenhuis.

Thank you, Jan! I do have one model on my want list (the 288 Superior Cadillac 'Falck' ambulance, preferably the black-and-white version) but failing that, I may really be done. My Dinky Toys and displays all live in one small room, and I see no point in adding models I cannot display. I did obtain the rotating display seen in the middle of this picture this week. Even though it is faded and battered, it will help expose some models that are currently hidden ...

Just picked up a lot of 120 boxed models with quite a few boxed And unboxed South African Dinkys. More pics when I get an opportunity. Cheers Dave

Several more

Do we have a resident South African assembled Dinky expert? I have some queries. Please PM me if you can assist. Thanks Dave 146

I can say that the SA models have little value, but I would be happy to send you funds for postage so you could send them to me and get rid of this useless clutter! Seriously, with your treasure trove you have many more of these SA models than most of us. The expert on these is Clive Unsworth with his various published articles, and if you have the Dinky Toys Encyclopedia then you have a copy of one of the articles as well as pretty complete documentation.

I wait with eagerness the others photos. Richard

Arrived today, a fine 24xt Ford Vedette 54 Taxi, 40 euros only for a model hard to find without some obvious chipping. it's only the no. 24q Ford Vedette 49 remaining to wait for its taxi counterpart! Kind regards, Jan

This is the biggest collection Ive purchased, the 19 South African Dinkys in this lot are in the top left hand column and the second column from the left. The mid blue Ford Fairlane is in the bottom right. Apologies for the non Dinky items!All are pretty much factory fresh. Let me know if theres anything in particular would like to see in close up.Cheers Dave

Slightly closer

Wow Dave what an impressive very beautiful and cool collection you have acquired. That must have come from a serious passionate collector. Congratulations on that. The South African Dinky's are of course very special. I would really appreciate seeing that collection in a photo. Kind regards, Jan Oldenhuis.