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by Capri 2.8
Wed Oct 02, 2019 3:33 pm
Forum: Beginners' Corner
Topic: 64a with 9 x 20 grey wheels
Replies: 17
Views: 9134

Re: 64a with 9 x 20 grey wheels

Hi, here are 2 more photos to tantalise you from E-Bay while you are waiting for close ups.
by Capri 2.8
Wed Oct 02, 2019 2:13 pm
Forum: Beginners' Corner
Topic: 64a with 9 x 20 grey wheels
Replies: 17
Views: 9134

Re: 64a with 9 x 20 grey wheels

My first thoughts on the photos available was that this is a factory axle crimped model but for my liking I need in focus images. Based on the flashing that is still on this upper casting I also wondered if this was not the original body for the painted base and jib. So I sent a message to Capri 2....
by Capri 2.8
Tue Oct 01, 2019 1:19 pm
Forum: Beginners' Corner
Topic: 64a with 9 x 20 grey wheels
Replies: 17
Views: 9134

Re: 64a with 9 x 20 grey wheels

Tinman wrote:I doubt this is original and strongly suspect tampering by an owner.
I agree it does look odd but it will stay in my collection, thanks.
by Capri 2.8
Mon Sep 30, 2019 1:48 pm
Forum: Beginners' Corner
Topic: 64a with 9 x 20 grey wheels
Replies: 17
Views: 9134

64a with 9 x 20 grey wheels

Hi, I have been collecting Dinky and Matchbox for years now, I can not afford mint ones so I usually buy battered ones and some of them I restore (shudder the thought) but at least I am saving them from the bin and they look good in my collection. The rarer ones I leave as they are. Recently I bough...