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Post by Tom on Jun 9, 2023 14:42:00 GMT -5
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Post by Tom on Jun 9, 2023 14:45:39 GMT -5
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Post by oldirish33 on Jun 9, 2023 21:11:58 GMT -5
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Post by WallOfCars on Jun 10, 2023 6:55:02 GMT -5
Favorite of the bunch is the DS420 Jerry! Although more pedestrian, these are far more appealing to these eyes than most Rolls-Royces. Something about that lovely shape, and all for a remarkably low price if one can find a nice example.
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Post by 105epaul on Jun 10, 2023 7:40:02 GMT -5
Favorite of the bunch is the DS420 Jerry! Although more pedestrian, these are far more appealing to these eyes than most Rolls-Royces. Something about that lovely shape, and all for a remarkably low price if one can find a nice example. The DS420 was a favourite of funeral homes along with the hearse version, Oxford Diecast do both models at a reasonable price. My late uncle worked for a funeral company (the Co-Op for us British) and drove them all the time. As the cars spent so much time driving quite slowly every now and then they would give them an 'Italian tune up' by blasting along the motorway at 70-80mph. I wonder what other drivers thought as a hearse and limos zoomed past them! |
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Post by 105epaul on Jun 10, 2023 7:53:28 GMT -5
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Post by 105epaul on Jun 10, 2023 8:08:25 GMT -5
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Post by WallOfCars on Jun 10, 2023 8:45:52 GMT -5
Favorite of the bunch is the DS420 Jerry! Although more pedestrian, these are far more appealing to these eyes than most Rolls-Royces. Something about that lovely shape, and all for a remarkably low price if one can find a nice example. The DS420 was a favourite of funeral homes along with the hearse version, Oxford Diecast do both models at a reasonable price. My late uncle worked for a funeral company (the Co-Op for us British) and drove them all the time. As the cars spent so much time driving quite slowly every now and then they would give them an 'Italian tune up' by blasting along the motorway at 70-80mph. I wonder what other drivers thought as a hearse and limos zoomed past them! You're spot on Paul. As one from the States, these are extremely rare and esoteric here. I have seen a few in the wild, usually in terrible, rusty condition. I know both Oxford's well, as I have them both 
For anyone interested, one can burn up a weekend's time exploring the following sites for all things DS420! www.myds420.info/ |
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Post by DeadCanDanceR on Jun 10, 2023 10:07:34 GMT -5
Great models, Paul!
Have you posted photos of your cabinets? The glimpses you’ve shown us look fabulous!
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Post by ifhp on Jun 10, 2023 20:54:59 GMT -5
Great models, Paul! Have you posted photos of your cabinets? The glimpses you’ve shown us look fabulous! Wow, those parking structures look interesting. If you have time, please post some photos of them in the model structures section. |
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Post by ifhp on Jun 10, 2023 21:13:27 GMT -5
 Small Fords by Somerville and Vanguards by Michael, on Flickr  Small Ford Day by Michael, on Flickr  Small Ford Day by Michael, on Flickr  Small Ford Day by Michael, on Flickr  Small Fords (1932-59) by Somerville by Michael, on Flickr  Three Generations of Ford Popular by Michael, on Flickr  Ford Prefects by Somerville by Michael, on Flickr  Three Generations of Light Ford Vans by Vanguards by Michael, on Flickr  Fordson WOA2 (1942) by IXO (?) by Michael, on Flickr  Holiday Village 2019 by Michael, on Flickr |
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Post by JSB33 on Jun 11, 2023 7:30:32 GMT -5
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Post by Tom on Jun 11, 2023 7:35:26 GMT -5
Jeff,that Rover P5 is superb!
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Post by JSB33 on Jun 11, 2023 7:39:06 GMT -5
Jeff,that Rover P5 is superb! Thanks, it is a NEO. |
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Post by 105epaul on Jun 11, 2023 9:12:35 GMT -5
Great models, Paul! Have you posted photos of your cabinets? The glimpses you’ve shown us look fabulous! Thanks Julio. No I haven't posted photos of my cabinets on here but will have to get around to doing so at some time. I did post photos of my USA models on the old forum but never got around to photographing the contents of the others. There are various sort of themed sections including old models such as we all (I think) had when we were young, you'll have noticed my penchant for collecting old Corgi, Dinky etc so there are cabinets for them should the forum members wish to see them. Then there are the Aussie and Japanese vehicles, light commercials, British stuff, Europeans, race cars, heavy commercials etc. Plus as Michael (ifhp) noted, the parking garages. I collect too much  . |
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