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Hi all,
I love my 40 Series, and am slowly getting towards a full set of known colours, 45 down, 25 on the list to get, anyway some news, the maroon Vanguard turned up and great news it is for real.........









So at least that ones off the list now, anyway also picked up this Blue / Cream Oxford..........



Of course it's sun faded green, the hubs are part faded too, but at least it will hold the space in the cabinet till a real one turns up.



The reason I'll keep it is it has a completely different line of two toning to my "proper" cream / green.

Also picked up this...........




Interesting as there is no other colour under the cream on the body, and a cream Oxford is unlisted.



Till you turn it over and grey paint shows on the inner hubs and chassis, oh well, I'll keep it as a conversation piece.......

Chris Warr.

Congrats on the rare Vangaurd and nice to see there is NO rear axle clip, nice one starni999.

GHOSTHUNTER.

Crazy but true,
I wait 30 years for a maroon 40e Vanguard, then sod me another one turns up 7 months later!



Chris Warr.

Chris, are you serious, another maroon Vangaurd, to add to the one you already have, Jeeez, some folk have all the luck!!!

Double enjoyment for you Chris, well done..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................(need to find out where Chris is doing his shopping).

Ghosty.

Hi Mate,
To be honest I was amazed, it sat on Ebay for a week, correctly described "Rare maroon 40e Dinky Vanguard", starting price £49.99, as I had one I put £50.00 on it for a laugh, and won it! No other bids. Even in this condition you are into 10% of a mint price around £1,500 - £1,700, so a result to say the least.
I've offered it to a mate as a potential swop, if he doesn't want to, I'll put it on the Toyfair table, or better still offer it up for a straight swop for something Dinky and interesting.
Chris Warr.

Chris, I just love these old cars's, thanks so much for the images

Hi all,

Gets better yet! 20 years after I virtually sold my soul to get a Black 40b Triumph, another one comes along for nowhere near the £!

Chris Warr.

Youv'e done it again Chris, I don't recall seeing one of those let alone two together, fantastic.

As I wonder around this forum looking at the different threads, topics and all associated pictures, certain pictures stand out and the picture above is noe one of them and will remain in my mind for many years to come and somehow, the played-with look helps, amazing, thanks for showing them.

Ghosty.

Well done Chris

Very nice indeed Chris, I've never seen one let alone two. And both have their headlamps!