Got Some Stuff!

[Cam]

I stumbled across an ad in Craigslist for a box of toys and called the fellow. He said he was willing to hold them for me as I was going through the city the next day. I duly picked them up and was delighted with what I found in the box. I think it well worth the $100 I paid for it.

Cam

[GHOSTHUNTER]

Hello Cam,

Are you really saying you got all those models in them pictures, in a box, for $100 .....................

The Dinky Toys "FAB I" alone would get you £70-£80 in the U.K.

Phew! what a win....................

GHOSTHUNTER.

[Ewan]

Well done mate - that is a fantastic haul

What make is the 'Woolworth' trailer in the top photo?

[Cam]

The whole shebang for $100. I couldn't believe my luck. The Fab 1 still has the pink striped roof and Parker figure, and all the missiles are still there. The others Dinky's are in great shape with minor repairs to be made. The Corgi's are pretty good but really of little interest to me, and a pile of Lesney's to fill out my collection. The Woolworth Trailer has no maker mark on it at all so I don't know who made it. It measures 57 mm long though. Even the Hotwheels Redlines I should be able to recoups some expenses with. All in all, a very successful trip.

Cam

[nickjones]

What a result!..
Re the woolworths trailer, the wheels look exactly the same as the wheels on the little cars in front of it in the photo, my guess it is the same make.

[Cam]

I have information from a member of another forum this small cars are part of a set made by Barclay. I also seem to have the tractor for this set but not the trailer and am missing a car. I have no idea what the Woolworth trailer is.

Cam

[Ewan]

The power of 'Google'

Here's a site dedicated to toys featuring the 'Woolworths' name, complete truck and trailer included. Doesn't include a maker's name but someone here will know it!

http://www.woolworthsmuseum.co.uk/Toys- ... olies.html

[SMS88]

The green Dinky Castrol truck is vvhtf, even in that shape it will go north of £100. Lots of desirable cars in collectable condition,what a blessing!

[GHOSTHUNTER]

Hello Cam,

I agree, the small cars in your first picture are 'BARCLAY', the larger red trucks are 'HUBLEY' but I don't reconise the Woolworth's trailer, the wheels do look like those on the Barclay cars, with the rounded axle end in view, instead of the crimped ends on view on the cars.

I would love to see the Dinky "FAB I" pictured on it's own, it looks to be in really good condition.

Regards,
GHOSTHUNTER.