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very nice Mike ....took me ages to find a nice metallic jag

Love that Jag Mike!!! very nice mate!!!!

Thank you friends.

after the examination of the models,
unfortunately found a fake.

I think the 36a Austin has no original rivets and axles.

Greetings Mike

I agree with you Mike about the Austin, but it may not actually be a 'Fake', it might be a 'Restoration' that somebody decided was worth doing, especially if the model was purchased as a 'Beater' and the model represented an owner's real car.

This model will move into 'Fake' status as soon as it is sold with a description saying the model is mint and genuine, so be carfull how you describe this model if and when you sell it.

Greetings from the UK.
GHOSTHUNTER.

GHOSTHUNTER wrote:I agree with you Mike about the Austin, but it may not actually be a 'Fake', it might be a 'Restoration' that somebody decided was worth doing, especially if the model was purchased as a 'Beater' and the model represented an owner's real car.

This model will move into 'Fake' status as soon as it is sold with a description saying the model is mint and genuine, so be carfull how you describe this model if and when you sell it.

Greetings from the UK.
GHOSTHUNTER.

Thank you Ghosty.
The seller had very little idea of Matchbox models.
He had bought this model in this state, and resold again.
He has no guilt.

Whether restoration or fake. I get annoyed still a little.

Greetings Mike

Without a minimum of all-round photos there's always an element of gamble involved. Sometimes they work in your favour, sometimes they don't. Sorry about that Mike.

johnboy wrote:Without a minimum of all-round photos there's always an element of gamble involved. Sometimes they work in your favour, sometimes they don't. Sorry about that Mike.

Thank you Johnboy.
But as a sedative, a beautiful mountain tour with Nico
and 14d Iso Grifo.
A beautiful day for father and son.
On our mountains in Austria is still snow.

Gruß Mike & Nico

Looks like you guys had a great time,and what a beautiful view.

Hi Mike,hope u and Nico are fine.Great to see son & dad enjoying their Matchbox models in the weening snow
numi

GHOSTHUNTER wrote:I agree with you Mike about the Austin, but it may not actually be a 'Fake', it might be a 'Restoration' that somebody decided was worth doing, especially if the model was purchased as a 'Beater' and the model represented an owner's real car.

This model will move into 'Fake' status as soon as it is sold with a description saying the model is mint and genuine, so be carfull how you describe this model if and when you sell it.

Greetings from the UK.
GHOSTHUNTER.

The minute it is restored it is not original.......ERGO It may as well be a fake IMHO