Ever Heard of ‘Go Cars’? The Forgotten Toy Cars That Came With Your Washing Powder!
Here is a short-lived range of cars that I knew nothing about until recently called 'Go Cars' which were made by Proctor & Gamble and given away with washing powder…
Mystery Toy Car
I was lucky enough to purchase this gem recently. As soon as I clapped my eyes on it I was smitten.Admittedly, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and…
Tekno Taunus PickUp
Tekno Bargain
I'm a big fan of the models produced by Danish firm Tekno especially the older models as they have a quality feel with a bit more detail than their contemporaries…
Dinky Toys 57-006 Nash Rambler Classic (Image Courtesy of Vectis Auctions Ltd.)
Lesser Spotted Hong Kong Dinky
I've just made a rash and semi expensive purchase which is not like me at all, so in an attempt to justify my spending spree I'll share it with you…
Hot Wheels Omni 024
Hot Wheels Omni 024
One reason I love the world of model cars is that you can easily collect vehicles from all over the world that you wouldn't see where you live in full…
Wiking N Gauge
Why I had to buy some Wiking Model Vehicles
I bought the vehicles pictured below a few months ago. A train enthusiast sadly passed away, and his family put his N gauge collection through our auction.Despite not being a…
My hobby has turned into a job!
As I write this, I still can’t believe what has happened to me over the last few months. To say my life has turned around would be an understatement! Regular…
Unearthing an Early Tinplate Toy Discovery
In with a recent purchase of motley old toys was a very old tin plate car, or rather some of a very old tin plate car!The fragile flat pack mystery…
My Diecast Model Car Collecting Highlights – Part 1
Scarborough; a very warm day; July 1974. I was seven years old.We had family on the East Coast and we used to go and visit twice every year; religiously the…
My Diecast Model Car Collecting Highlights – Part 2
July 1990. I’d been studying at Polytechnic (those of a certain age will know what these are!) for 4 years undertaking a degree course in Business Studies.On my way to…