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This dates to 1968 - it is a bit damaged and too fragile to mount on the wall - I tried it and it started to crack under its own weight!

But It think it is a nice display piece, even though it has to just lean against the wall in my collecting room!

It was pricey but I think it was worth it

Sebastian

Congratulations Sabasrian
A very nice addition. Is this a new direction for your collection?
Enjoy!
Kurt

Kurt

Thanks for the comments

I don't think my collection has any direction !

Yesterday I received the following non matchbox job lot

(a) TAT plastic Bentley Continental - a bonus as I only really wanted the other item

(b) Triang Triumph Herald - this is incomplete but is a delectable and very accurate model

Tonight I decided to look for other models of the Triump Herald and found some Vanguards resin pre-production models for sale - I am trying to resist but its so very very difficult not to indulge !!!

Happy hunting and giving in to temptation

Sebastian

I would like to see your recent plastic models, especially the Bentley, but we currently don't have a general plastics section.

Do members want a section dedicated to plastic models such as those friction powered toys from Hong Kong.

Ghosthunter.

Ghosthunter

I have posted a photo of the Bentley and Herald in the Picture Gallery /Our Collections section as they have little to do with regular wheels so I thought this was more appropriate!

Enjoy

Sebastian

Thank's Sebastian, good place for them at the moment.

Ghosthunter.

Sebastian,
Very nice -- I think that you will enjoy this one. Please give us some pics after it is filled!!
Here are photos of the Display's American brother.
I had to add a replacement piece of plexiglass and also have to lean it against the wall so it is tilted properly to keep the models in. I think when these displays were in the stores, they had an arm or two to support them against the counter and were at about a 45 degree angle.
Bill

Durangokid

That's a great looking unit - I think it is in much better shape than mine.

Mine is really too fragile to start stocking it with models - I was going to clean it up but have decided for now to keep it original i.e. dirty and dusty - this option also leaves more time for diecast surfing!

I am a great fan of american car TV shows and as they say its only original once!!

Thats a pretty mouth watering collection you have there - has it taken long to put together ?

Sebastian

Sebastian10 wrote:Durangokid



Mine is really too fragile to start stocking it with models - I was going to clean it up but have decided for now to keep it original i.e. dirty and dusty - this option also leaves more time for diecast surfing!

Thats a pretty mouth watering collection you have there - has it taken long to put together ?

Sebastian

Sebastian,
I certainly understand your desire to keep the Display original --- hopefully, you can get some models in it as you please.
I have been collecting Matchbox "off and on" for many years -- I bought my first model in 1959 when my Dad took me to the local variety store. Although I like most all the Matchbox lines, my first love is "regular wheels" and I've also tried to add some Matchbox Dealer Displays over the years as I really like to display my models in them. Here are a few more samples of them below. I hope you enjoy collecting Matchbox and this is a wonderful forum filled with knowledgable and helpful people!!

If that is the reults of collecting on and off, can not imagine what it would be like if you took it seriously...

Ghosthunter.