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…
USSR made 1/43 scale models by AGAT
Russian Diecast Model Cars
One of the great things about working in an auction house is the chance to handle and look at some things you have never come across before. Over the last…
Matchbox Superking Volvo (Image courtesy of Vectis Auctions Ltd.)
The Iconic Volvo 240
You've got 10 seconds to draw a car that someone will recognize, what are you going to do?Maybe a semi-circle with a smaller semi-circle at each end then give it…
We love a Unimog!
One of the few vehicles my cuz and I can both agree on liking is that four wheeled hardy perennial the Unimog.This true multi-purpose vehicle has been working hard in…
Si - With some of the Wombles!
Underground, Overground – My Wombling Adventure!
I can’t tell you how much I love this new job of mine! I don’t strictly regard it as a job – I’m simply being paid to do what I…
Corgi Ford Zephyr (image courtesy of Vectis Auctions Ltd.)
Diecast Ford Zephyr Estate!
I like an unusual model be that an unusual model of a common vehicle or vice versa. You often find that the tiny versions far outsold the full-size cars, possibly…
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…
Some of the Chargers in my collection
Dodge Charger – Just a Good Old Diecast Model
If you’re looking for a clean-cut American screen idol that won't disappoint you in real life and won't end up with a suspiciously jet-black top and a strange looking face…
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…
Lamborghini Marzal
In 1967 Lamborghini made a very striking and yet rather classy looking 4-seater called the Marzal. Designed by Marcello Gandini, sadly they only made one of them. The last time…