Just out of interest
Following on from Al's recent posting about NASCAR, and the queries on the 1/43 scale, I thought I would show you my collection of 1950's Formula One cars. These are diecast toys made by Dinky Toys, roughly to 1/43 scale. I've pictured them on an A4 cutting mat to give you some idea of the size, but they are approx 2 1/2 inches long. I think 1/43 was chosen to be an ideal size for collectors and kids, and it is also the same scale as 'O' gauge model railways. Anyway, my brother and I had these toys when we were kids in the 1950's, and they were much used and abused. About 35 years ago I re-discovered them, and due to their condition decided to try and bring them back to their former glory and I still have them now. Mint condition, original examples, with their boxes are worth a lot of money now, but these are almost worthless but are still fun to look at. There are six in the series, Maserati and HWM
Hope you find them interesting, and thanks for looking.
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Craig Abrahamson said on February 17, 2014
Looks like the same guy posed for all the driver pics...lol
AL HOFFMAN said on February 17, 2014
I had my share of Dinkys back in the 50's but never knew these existed.
Thanks for sharing George.
Frank Cronin said on February 18, 2014
George,
These are great to look at. It is really nice that you still have them after all these years. The value to you yourself is worth more than any amount of money.
bob mack said on February 18, 2014
amazing preservation...thank you
neil foster said on February 18, 2014
I like 'em as well,I definately wouldn't write them off as worthless ,here in the U.K. this kind of stuff has always had a healthy market.
N.
Richard Mcstay said on February 18, 2014
I'm working over in Grasmere at the minute and one of the local shops has loads of diecast, some fetching up to a hundred quid!
neil foster said on February 18, 2014
Alright Rich ,I've done some hill walking round Grassere and know it fairly well ,where are you at ?
N.
Richard Mcstay said on February 19, 2014
At a place called the Wordsworth hotel. My mates the head chef, I'm helping him out for a couple of months till staffing issues are resolved. I'm doing Scafell this Tuesday if your up for it?
Simon Whitney said on February 18, 2014
Classic racers from the classic age George.
Nice to see them posted.
Mike Maynard said on February 18, 2014
Thanks for posting. I had a bunch of military Dinky toys as a kid, great memories.
Joe Caputo said on February 18, 2014
I love them, George ! They remind me of a few of my old toys I still have laying around. More memories ! I'll bet those little cars have a lot of laps on them.
Robert Bausch said on February 19, 2014
George, those are little beauties! I also have built up quite a diecast car collection over the years, mainly 1/43 but also several 1/18. More recent vintage than yours, and I doubt they are as collectable as yours! Thanks so much for showing, they do bring back memories.