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…
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…
Tri-ang Mystery1 What is it??
Tri-ang Treat
Have you seen a Tri-ang racing car like this one? It looks to be a pretty early model; I'm guessing from the 1930s and the body is made of thick…
Can you identify this Mystery Tinplate Toy Plane?
Right folks, your help is required. What the deuce is this fun little flying mouse I've just purchased?I have searched every possible combination of names for toy gyro plane and found…
Auto Replicas No. 36 1958 Jaguar XK150
This is a great looking model. A white metal model which we bought ready made - you could also buy them as a kit. We bought this many years ago…