Best Finds of 2013

[mike]

Our favorite 2013. Mercedes coach (green in color).
Long sought and found at an acceptable price.

[pannuage9@yahoo.com]

Stumbled upon this yellow hub original hidden within a multitude of less rare Lesneys. I call it the 'diamond in the rough'. Discovered in an hoarder estate clean-up here in the Mid-West, U.S. of A.

[shockwavediecast]

I was just about to throw a small box away, when it rattled. I found a #31 station wagon, #75 Alfa Carabo 'Streaker', Superking Brabham & a silver Superking Capri. I don't even remember buying them!!
Does this count as a best find?

[motorman]

I was just about to throw a small box away, when it rattled. I found a #31 station wagon, #75 Alfa Carabo 'Streaker', Superking Brabham & a silver Superking Capri. I don't even remember buying them!!
Does this count as a best find?

I call that a result!!!!

[gpwcollector]

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Hi all, here are 2 of what I consider "Best Finds of 2013" although I had a great year and bought alot of real nice models...

Please whittle it down to just one pre-1970 model.

OK, whittled it down to this one...26A SPW

[fintail]

Not a real rarity, but a nice surprise. Earlier this year I bought a car on ebay from a train guy. He then contacted me and told me he had a few other cars, and asked if I wanted them. One he described as a #50, grey plastic wheels, chipped, B box - I like 50a and it was cheap, so I took a gamble - he wasn't able to send pics. I was more than happy with what I received:



I also found this in 2013...wasn't exactly flea market pricing, but a model I really wanted, a treat for myself:

[gpwcollector]

I also found this in 2013...wasn't exactly flea market pricing, but a model I really wanted, a treat for myself:

Very nice model fintal...I think this is the one you out bid me on... BTW nice catch on the No. 50A

[fintail]

That would be me - to be honest, well over twice as much as I've ever spent on a single car, but for some reason, 39a with spw pushes my buttons. I think maybe only a MIB 66a SPW would get me going more.

I also found this in 2013...wasn't exactly flea market pricing, but a model I really wanted, a treat for myself:

Very nice model fintal...I think this is the one you out bid me on... BTW nice catch on the No. 50A

[SMS88]

My non RW best find of 2013 is this red seats 1946 assembled Dinky Alvis with the prewar components including the rare laquer baseplate - an absolute timewarp not to be confused with the common post war Alvis with ridged hubs,plain steering wheel and black baseplate

[kwakers]

I can't say about my best 'Finds' in 2013 Yet, It is simply not over! If I commit now, I may lose luck on the next three day's persuits.....LOL kwakers