-
Dinky Toys 289 Routemaster Bus
One of the most iconic British vehicles is undoubtedly the world-famous London Routemaster bus. This was produced by Meccano Liverpool in 1964 as model 289 and was made until the…
-
6 UK Dinky Toys repackaged by Meccano Paris for the French market (1950–1951)
To supplement the limited number of French models available at the time, Meccano Paris imported the UK Dinky Toys 14C, 27A, 27C, 561, 562, and 571 into France between 1950…
-
Dinky 39F Studebaker State Commander Coupe
The 1939 Studebaker Commander was a mainstream, stylish model with distinct yacht-like lines, designed by Raymond Loewy’s firm, and featured two and four-passenger coupe body styles with both standard and…
-
Dinky Toys 965 Euclid Rear Dump Truck
Meccano Liverpool produced several models with a tipping function. These were operated manually, such as the Muir-Hill Dump Truck, or with a turning mechanism, such as the Bedford End Tipper.…
-
Dinky Toys 153A US Army Jeep
After the war, Meccano Liverpool resumed production and announced the first new models as quickly as possible. The first new model selected was Dinky Toys Jeep No. 153A. It’s not…
-
Farm World in Dinky Toys Series 27 1948–1973
Shortly after World War II, production of a group of agricultural models began, later grouped together under the name “Farm Equipment”. It became a beloved series of agricultural models that…