Another early one...

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Another early one...

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Hi all,
Finally managed to find a 22h Streamline Saloon, made from 1935 - 40,

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Missing it's rear axle and wheels, but I've got a suitable set somewhere.

A rare one this, makes a pair with 22g Streamline Tourer..

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Never given the name by Dinky, but it is a Chrysler Airflow, and is often mistaken for the larger Dinky 30a which was actually named as such...

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Another one that was never re-introduced after the war,not many left now.

Cheers
CW.
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Nice addition to the collection Chris and just look at the 'Patina', something very hard to fake. The saloon and coupe look good together.

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Cheers Mate,
The patina of these is impossible to fake, I've seen so many try over the years, but you can spot a real one miles away! :D
I've cleaned the roof, but I need to be really careful with it, it is nearly 80 :shock:
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Cleaning something like that is limited to wiping it over with an oil damped cloth.

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I love seeing the additions to your collection, these must be so scarce now. Any chance of a photo from underneath?
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What's the fatigue like? (I can see some front nearside.)
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Nice Find ! Really like these "real old ones", I'll have to start hunting for some.

Just curious, would you ever decide to "restore" any of these relics from the past ? repaint ? and if so, what is your
criteria for restoring them ? I'm on the fence about restoring, would depend on each piece and the condition, I
tend to keep them in original condition.
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Hi both,
Fatigue wise it's pretty good, a few cracks, but it's solid compared to most I've got :D
I would never restore any pre War stuff, it's just too rare, all I will do is replace a missing / damaged axle but only with genuine pre war Dinky parts. One good thing about these falling to bits is that I regularly pick up piles of odds and sods to use :lol:
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Lovely model, I actually prefer the 22h to the 30a, I think the grille looks better as part of the body casting.
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