Articles about cars
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Dinky 139B/171 Hudson Commodore Sedan
The 1948 new Hudson Commodore Sedan was a revolutionary design when it was introduced. The construction of this car was entirely new and very surprising. Meccano Liverpool reproduced the American…
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Dinky 520 — Fiat 600 D
The Dinky 520, a miniature model of the Fiat 600 D, was launched by Dinky Toys France in 1964. This model pays tribute to one of the most iconic city cars…
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Dinky Toys 30 Series Cars
Here’s a look back at some truly vintage British Dinky Toys, some of the wonderful 30 Series models that were first made pre-war, then reintroduced again for a few years post-war.…
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Dinky Toys 36 Series
The Dinky Toys 36 series of motorcars was introduced in 1937 and was the direct successor of the 24 series introduced in 1934. Although very similar in appearance, the 36 series featured…
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The Dinky Toys 39 Series American Cars
These 39 series, along with their English cousins, the 38 series, really put Dinky Toys on the model map in the late 1930s. The 39 series showcased new American sedans when they were introduced…
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Dinky 510 Peugeot 204 — Comparing the Atlas and Norev versions
Although somewhat forgotten today, the Peugeot 204 celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2025. At the time, Peugeot adopted a single-model strategy. Although the 404, with its modern design and robustness,…
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Dinky 24V/538 Buick Roadmaster
The early 1950s were a busy time for Meccano Limited, with both their English and French Dinky Toys factories busy introducing desperately needed new models. Both companies came out with several…
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The Dinky Toys 38 Series Touring Cars
In 1938, Meccano Ltd. was reveling in its rapid rise in popularity and success of its new line called Dinky Toys, conceived in 1934. There were many series of models, both…