Every model tells a story

[Bill Manzke]

Every model tells a story. This sad Rolls-Royce was a pristine new-in-box model that went through a fire. I couldn't resist the poor thing when I saw it on a seller's table in the scorched box (which I had to toss due to the smell.) It obviously experienced a fire before finding a buyer. Even the proud hood ornament curled over from the heat. It is obvious what parts are plastic versus diecast. The diecast roof rack is now brittle, as can be seen by the broken-off bits around the edge.

The seller I bought this from was British. The rolls would have been the right vintage to have been in the Swansea warehouse during the fire in 1969, but I'll never be able to prove that at this point. I still think it's cute.

[misterpop]

LOve it..Lets see some more everyone.

[GHOSTHUNTER]

Indeed, that Rolls-Royce has the open springs casting so is the earlier of the two distinct issues made from 1966 to 1969.

[Tinman]

That was a smokin' hot deal! Puts a literal meaning to "Fire Sale." More proof that you have a burning passion for collecting.

[misterpop]

I showed this before but think it deserves another outing.Bought it out of a model railway shop about 12 years ago and left it on the dashboard while I finished the shopping.

Global warming...

[Bill Manzke]

Ouch!