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Christmas 1968 or 69 ???
Girl with bird poo in hair = My Sister Mandy.
Smug looking boy in cowboy hat = My Brother Eddie.
boy with two bird poo in hair = Me.
Nervous looking girl = My Sister Julie.
top right corner = My Matchbox Motorway M3

cool pic Nick...thanks for sharing!

Knew I had some Christmas photos - think this was around 1958.
Loved that rocking horse.

it looks the same as one that a cousin of mine had if i remember correctly the legs were on springs and it moved along as you bounced up and down

Lovely boxed Tri-ang Express loco in the background.

Here is one that sold at Vectis.

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GHOSTHUNTER wrote:Corgi Toys Oldsmobile 88 'State Police' car...!

Ghosty.

My thoughts exactly Kevin. Here is a link.

http://www.vintagebritishdiecasts.co.uk/corgi/c237x.htm

Thanks Ghosty and Alex. That's what I figured it was too. I really had no idea though.. I thought it might be a Corgi because of the side, then noticed the two tone paint a beacon and what looked like an emblem on the door, so figured it was a police something. I then did a little searching and going by the shape came up with the Corgi Toys No.237 Oldsmobile "County Sheriff" Police car. Which you both have confirmed. Still have no recollection of having this model as a kid though, or what ever became of it. But there it was in the old photo sure enough.

zBret

Can I suggest you buy another example then, to complete a circle of ownership and this time keep tabs on it and don't lose it...

Ghosty.