Articles about commercial vehicles
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Dinky Small Auto Set
The 1953 US Dinky Toys catalog pictures a small red racing car that many collectors might not have seen before. In fact there are other cars in a little set. These were…
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Old Dinky Toy Lorries
In the pre-WWII days of diecasting, many Dinky Toys, especially trucks, were a blend of several makes that resulting in nice looking models. However, these were impossible to link to a…
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Dinky Supertoys Guy Vans
In 1949, Meccano introduced the first Dinky Supertoys Guy van, in the famous “Slumberland” livery. This was a most attractive model, finished in bright red paint, and featuring exquisite decals, in gold…
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Dinky Toys Triporteur
Both the French and English Dinky Toys factories make a huge variety of models right before and after WWII. Many of these were somewhat unusual. This is an example. It’s…
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Dinky Toys French Ford Trash Truck
This is another favorite Dinky Toys model of mine, this time made by the French factory from 1952 to 1955. It is the French Ford Refuse Truck, or Trash Truck, number 25v, and features…
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The Birth of Dinky Supertoys and the First Foden Trucks
The introduction of the First Type Foden Trucks.
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German Coles Cranes
Model and toy cranes have always been favorites amongst children and collectors alike. They offer tremendous play value, and their real-life counterparts are often seen working on a multitude of…
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Dinky Supertoys Fodens – the Second Version
The first version Foden trucks were an important part of the new Dinky Supertoys range, introduced by Meccano Ltd in 1947. (See my previous article The Birth of Dinky Supertoys and the First Foden…