Getting rid of some die cast

[wdfifteen]

I have too much crap. I've been downsizing since we moved to our new home a year ago, and now I'm taking a hard look at the hundreds of models I have and don't need. Most of them came to me as samples from Danbury and Franklin Mint. I'm thinning the herd. In a way I hate to see it go. I mean, it's my stuff! But it just sits and collects dust and it's time for a new chapter in my life. I'm doing it through Craig's list because I don't want to pack this stuff up and ship it. I sold 9 NIB model kits for $100 last week and it's kind of satisfying to see open space on the shelves

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[gizmofixer]

Wow! Great collection !!
i'm looking for a late 30's Ford Cabover or Sunbeam S7 Motorcycle.........

[Rusty Heap]

There is a family down the road that home schools their 5 kids. Money is tight.


I took down and gave them my old 1970's metal Tonka Trucks.


First thing out of the kids mouth was, WOW these toys are Heavy.



they're toys to be played with.

[RSBob]

Fantastic collection with great pieces. Wow. You could try Ebaying it if you are a glutton for punishment. Too bad there isn’t a general car lovers for sale section on Pelican.

I have about 50 matchbox cars from the sixties which are somewhat collectible. I will give them to my grandson to play with. When I am dead, I don’t care where they are as long as they are being enjoyed. If his parents don’t want them then I will donate them to a shelter for women and children. But your stuff is so nice I would have a tough time letting go

[911boost]

Very cool! Any Bay Window VW bus ones?

[flipper35]

Is that a Li'l Red Express under the tractors?

[herr_oberst]

I like how all the F1 cars have historical significance. And it that light blue VW bug an original Tonka? Nice collection Patrick!

[Noah930]

I dig the F1 cars. Nice how they are all replicas of real cars, and not just generic made-up livery. Very cool.

[jcommin]

I'm interested in the cream colored Suburban and if you have a DM 1936 Packard

[wdfifteen]

Originally Posted by flipper35

Is that a Li'l Red Express under the tractors?

Yes, steel, about 1/18 scale I'd guess. Want it?

[wdfifteen]

Originally Posted by herr_oberst

I like how all the F1 cars have historical significance. And it that light blue VW bug an original Tonka? Nice collection Patrick!

The light blue VW is a Tonka that my baby brother had. He "lost" it in about 1967 when I bought a light blue 1960 VW. His Tonka was a dead ringer for my car except my car had a gray front fender. I painted the fender on the Tonka to match my car. I did let him drive my go-cart, so I figured we were even.
I followed F1 closely in the 60s and 70s. I saw all of those guys and all those cars at Watkins Glenn in '72 or '73. I so remember the first practice run of the morning of race day at the Glenn. Waking up to a breakfast of warm beer and cold hot dogs with the sound of a single DFV screaming in the distance, echoing off the trees, and suddenly blasting through the fog. Good times. No, GREAT times.

[wildthing]

How much for the formula cars?

[wdfifteen]

^^
Sold - $60.

[wdfifteen]

I came across these ceramic Stromberg 48 carburetor mugs while going through stuff. They are glazed ceramic and just a little larger than the real thing. I have 3 to sell. They are going up on eBay tomorrow (March 6). I will sell them for $10 each plus shipping if anybody wants one. They are kind of cool, and perfect for that full scale ceramic '34 Ford in your garage.

[flipper35]

Originally Posted by wdfifteen

Yes, steel, about 1/18 scale I'd guess. Want it?

Asking price?

[jrj3rd]

Red 23 window bus??

[wdfifteen]

Originally Posted by jrj3rd

Red 23 window bus??

That one is a keeper. I'm going to keep what I can fit in one display case, and that one is at the top of the list to stay with me.

[Por_sha911]

The Good Humor truck is exactly as I remember them as a kid! Way cool.