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MOKOSEX
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Idris wrote:With those wheels, I would now guess at it being a Charbens no. 26., but as to its use......ashtray (or similar) decoration?
10 out of 10, my thoughts exactly,i have never seen this model before ,either in red or silver,i think its scarce
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Any chance of a shot showing the underside?
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Very nice! I've never seen one, there's a good picture of the red version on Nick's old crocks page below. It's noted as "quite hard to find" but that must be an understatement:

http://www.vintagebritishdiecasts.co.uk ... a25-28.htm
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Idris wrote:Any chance of a shot showing the underside?
Opps i thought i had posted a base shot
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johnboy wrote:Very nice! I've never seen one, there's a good picture of the red version on Nick's old crocks page below. It's noted as "quite hard to find" but that must be an understatement:

http://www.vintagebritishdiecasts.co.uk ... a25-28.htm
Thanks for link,i agree i think it could be described has rare,i will have to look out for a red one :D
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