New in Sir_Matchbox_96's collection!

[Sir_Matchbox_96]

Plus these two non matchbox items I gave to my father

[GHOSTHUNTER]

Super selection of finds you have shown us Linus and of course I love your Gold Rolls-Royce with the bonus Yellow base. A lot of collectors are under the impression it was only the Blue body versions of this model that came with Yellow bases, but they did spill over into the Gold era and you can fine both pale and rich Yellow on Gold models, nice find.

Ghosthunter.

[Sir_Matchbox_96]

Super selection of finds you have shown us Linus and of course I love your Gold Rolls-Royce with the bonus Yellow base. A lot of collectors are under the impression it was only the Blue body versions of this model that came with Yellow bases, but they did spill over into the Gold era and you can fine both pale and rich Yellow on Gold models, nice find.

Ghosthunter.

Thanks a lot Ghosty, especially for your information on the bases. I managed to find another colour I did not have before. Condition...yes, but was under 5€ postage incl.

[GHOSTHUNTER]

Thats quite a varid selection and nice to find a few harder coloured models. Thank's also for rescuing the #69 Rolls-Royce drop-top. Nice to know forum members are doing this while I am tied up rescuing other Rolls-Royce models...

Rich Yellow on a Gold body with narrow 'Superfast' wheels is an un-common combination so well done for finding that one, shame about the boot missing and unfortunately this component can not be replaced with a spare, the hinge bars are pinched on the inside of the body rather than held in place by the seat moulding. Can I ask you kindly for the wheel mould numbers, thank's.

Ghosthunter.

[Sir_Matchbox_96]

I rescued another model you will like for sure (It's pink LOL)

Wheel numbers of the roller:
drivers side back J 34
drivers side front J 15
passengers side back O 3
passengers side front J 18

(Yes I was mindful that it is a right hand drive vehicle...although...my one does not even have a steering wheel )

[Sir_Matchbox_96]

I was at another fleamarked three weeks ago and had some finds there.
I find a booth (I hope thats the correct word) with a lot of Superfasts in very good condition at 1€ each, I bought 16 items there.






Some Farm vehicles. The Dodge with trailer comes from a two pack or gift set, I was long looking for that colour.


Rolamatics with '6' label from Ford gt. I found a Ford gt, too, good comparison shot


The Ford gt has a turquoise base, the toe joe a black base, I was long looking for the black base.


Three German releases I had to rescue. Blue Cab from ARAL freeway Gastanker, yellow Mercedes missing it's yellow DEUTSCHE POST Container and Bmw Polizei at 0,50€ each.


Dodge Van not that common in TEAM PORSCHE livery.


This King Size Mercury Cougar was missing it's two back tyres, but I had some spares from King Size Mercedes Benz Binz Ambulance. This tyres are often hard and brittle, but my spares were soft and I was able to put them on.



Some non Lesney Matchbox items.


Best one was the Dinky FAB I, it still has it's front rocket with it. Back rockets are missing.

[GHOSTHUNTER]

I can honestly say with Hand on Heart, this is my favourite thread of the Day so far...

All these Rolls-Royce models being found by lucky forum members (especially those called Linus... ). The "FAB 1" will always be close to my Heart with so many memories from my Childhood and the example shown looks fabulous and from the detail I can see it is from 1975 production.

Ghosthunter.

[motorman]

Great finds, great value, well done Linus

[Taniwha]

Nice Beemer for half a euro!

Cheers,
Gavin

[Sir_Matchbox_96]

Thanks for your kind comments, guys!
Ghosty, when did lesney changed the canopycolour from tan to black?

Yes Gavin, I just could not leave it there, poor little BMW

Linus