The Very Best of 2017

[MatchboxFreak]

Did pretty well earlier in the year. I consider these two my "best finds" as I spotted both in group lots and was able to pick them up at bottom of the barrel prices




zBret

Very nice zbret! I remember when you posted these earlier this year. Hard to believe the bright red Ferrari could be over looked but there you have it: you spotted it in the back of the lot.
Congratulations! On two very nice finds.
Enjoy!

[tractorboy]

Did pretty well earlier in the year. I consider these two my "best finds" as I spotted both in group lots and was able to pick them up at bottom of the barrel prices zBret

The red Ferrari - what a great find Marcel. Certainly one that is is high on my wish list.

[zBret]

Thanks While I'm sure "Marcel" (matchboxmarcel) wouldn't mind having this pair- zBret "Gene" is happy to have them

zBret

[MatchboxFreak]

My bad Gene!
Sorry for the switch up.
Happy hunting! May the red Ferrari ‘s flock your way!
Kurt

[zBret]

Thanks Kurt. No worries, half the time i can't remember my own name

zBret

[GHOSTHUNTER]

I will give Bob Tutt some company by adding another 'Model of Yesteryear' in the thread.

I added this Simplex to my non R-R collection as it came my way quite cheaply and is interesting because of the baseplate, showing MADE IN MACAU instead of the usual ENGLAND and these are classed as 'Hard to Find' models.




My second 2017 find is this 'Factory Oops' with bad flashing over the front wheel-arch.


Ghosthunter.

[tractorboy]

My bad Gene!
Sorry for the switch up.
Happy hunting! May the red Ferrari ‘s flock your way!
Kurt

Ooops! Sorry Gene I did the same.

[DrJeep]

Did pretty well earlier in the year. I consider these two my "best finds" as I spotted both in group lots and was able to pick them up at bottom of the barrel prices

Very nice, Gene. My Ferrari "find" turned out to be a very worn Superfast, so not a find at all! Yours is lovely.

[DrJeep]

Here's my second - 51c AEC tipper with red Douglas labels, in good play worn condition. To borrow zBret's phrase, a bottom of the barrel find that no-one else noticed. Thin tipper braces and no tow guide. Sorry about the shadows - too dark for a daylight picture, but I think the colour balance is about right.

[Idris]

Here's my second - 51c AEC tipper with red Douglas labels, in good play worn condition. To borrow zBret's phrase, a bottom of the barrel find that no-one else noticed. Thin tipper braces and no tow guide. Sorry about the shadows - too dark for a daylight picture, but I think the colour balance is about right.

Welcome to the club!