33a Code2/3

[Rooster]

I have been working on my 33a's , Thought it was time to see what I have , duplicates and so forth. Here is a pic in progress but the real reason for post is I came across a model that had been classified as a code 3 but As I was looking I noticed front and rear axels were different ie front are FC and DC , Has anyone else seen this particular variation and if so is it a common variation ?

Work in progress

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[Rooster]

Is it possible it's a fake?

[nickjones]

Hi Rooster,
Welcome to the forum.
Re your mixed axle variation, I have one exactly the same, flat head axles up front and dome head on the back, It's in the first picture on this page.
http://www.vintagebritishdiecasts.co.uk ... /xx33a.htm
Although original and very desirable it does not have a code simply because it is classed as an error piece,

[Rooster]

Thanks for the reply , That's good to know. I'll mark it down as a 2/3 error piece , I'm glad I noticed as I was thinking of selling off as a dup.

[nickjones]

I try not to list error pieces as they would clutter up the listing tables, There are so many of them.

[Rooster]

Just for my cataloging , I list it as a code 2/3 , it helps me keep things straight .