a searchable database of model vehicles http://www.diecast.plus.com/ copyright Nigel Gent en-gb Thu, 16 May 2013 17:58:42 GMT This 100mm long model had glass covered headlights, windows, with those in the door able to slide up and down. There was red or dark grey upholstery and fittings, the car had suspension and ‘prestomatic’ steering. Costing 5 Fr. (revalued Francs), the Panhard 24 CT sold in the UK for 7/11. The model came in dark grey, white Bronze and green, as shown in the 1965 catalogue. The 24CT represents Panhard’s last production car, with the parent company, Citroën, switching production at its Ivry plant to meet the increasing demand for 2CV vans. http://nigelsworld.homeip.net/diecast/detail.php?ID=1092 Thu, 16 May 2013 17:58:42 GMT http://nigelsworld.homeip.net/diecast/detail.php?ID=1092 It was also sold as part of a gift set of 6 cars intended for export to the USA and Canada. http://nigelsworld.homeip.net/diecast/detail.php?ID=882 Sat, 11 May 2013 08:11:13 GMT http://nigelsworld.homeip.net/diecast/detail.php?ID=882 Introduced in February 1951 and Shown in the Jan 1954 Meccano magazine and renumbered 422. http://nigelsworld.homeip.net/diecast/detail.php?ID=110 Sat, 11 May 2013 08:05:26 GMT http://nigelsworld.homeip.net/diecast/detail.php?ID=110 First produced in 1936 in 1937 the price was 9d. renumbered No250. Most likely based on a 1935 Leyland fire engine used by the London fire Brigade. http://nigelsworld.homeip.net/diecast/detail.php?ID=85 Sat, 11 May 2013 08:04:05 GMT http://nigelsworld.homeip.net/diecast/detail.php?ID=85 Renumbered 281 in 1954. http://nigelsworld.homeip.net/diecast/detail.php?ID=491 Sat, 11 May 2013 07:59:47 GMT http://nigelsworld.homeip.net/diecast/detail.php?ID=491 Renumbered 205 and 230. http://nigelsworld.homeip.net/diecast/detail.php?ID=611 Sat, 11 May 2013 07:58:40 GMT http://nigelsworld.homeip.net/diecast/detail.php?ID=611 French Dinky introduced the Panhard AML (Auto-Mitraileuse Legere/Light Armoured Car), 814, in 1963. Costing 5,5 fr. (new francs), about 11/-, the 72mm long model depicted the Panhard AML HE 60-7, which had a breach mortar and two machine guns. Panhard produced this highly successful 4x4 for over 30 countries. Powered by a Peugeot engine (petrol or diesel), the vehicle could achieve 90 Km/h on the road, with a range of 600Km. In France, the actual vehicle and the model replaced the imported Daimler Ferret (Dinky model 670). The twin radio antennae and a pivoting turret distinguished the model, which featured in the 1962 French Dinky catalogue. http://nigelsworld.homeip.net/diecast/detail.php?ID=1446 Fri, 10 May 2013 17:27:40 GMT http://nigelsworld.homeip.net/diecast/detail.php?ID=1446 64 seater double decker bus. Fitted with windows. Budgie also produced Routemasters numbered 704, 705 and 706. http://nigelsworld.homeip.net/diecast/detail.php?ID=1106 Mon, 06 May 2013 10:57:42 GMT http://nigelsworld.homeip.net/diecast/detail.php?ID=1106 Almost 16 inches long. The first set had 2 figures inside the coach, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. Later, for the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II the King does appear. This large version was made in Gold and Silver and only about 33,000 copies were made compared with about a million of the Small Coronation Coach. http://nigelsworld.homeip.net/diecast/detail.php?ID=5678 Mon, 06 May 2013 10:54:03 GMT http://nigelsworld.homeip.net/diecast/detail.php?ID=5678 http://nigelsworld.homeip.net/diecast/detail.php?ID=1313 Mon, 06 May 2013 10:43:40 GMT http://nigelsworld.homeip.net/diecast/detail.php?ID=1313