Diecast Delights in the July Sale
There was a number of jaw dropping results in the Specialist Diecast Sale held on Wednesday the 12th July with a few lots smashing their pre-sale estimates by huge amounts. The sale comprised over eight private owner collections, including very tempting Foden Trucks and Spot-On models.
Over 640 lots were on offer of superb boxed, unboxed and loose groups of British and Continental Dinky, Corgi and Matchbox plus some enticing Gift Sets. There was also an extremely interesting selection of Triang vehicles exclusively produced in New Zealand.
Ever popular, the TV and Film Diecast section did not disappoint with Man From Uncle and James Bond lots still pulling in strong bids.
To view the full auction and results click here, below are a few of the highlights.
Lot 1229
Dinky No.149 "Sports Cars" Gift Set to include MG Midget - white body, maroon interior with figure driver, red ridged hubs, racing No.28; Austin Healey - yellow body, blue interior and ridged hubs, figure driver, racing No.21; Sunbeam Alpine - cerise body, grey interior with figure driver, cream hubs, racing No.34; Aston Martin Racer - green body, red interior and ridged hubs with black treaded tyres, figure driver, racing No.22 and Triumph TR2 - pale pink, blue interior and ridged hubs with black treaded tyres, figure driver, racing No.29 - conditions appear to be generally Near Mint to Mint, carded base is Excellent including blue and white striped lift off lid (couple of minor scuffs to edges) - comes with correct inner packing piece which is Excellent - a superb example of what is becoming a harder set to finds in this condition - see photo.
Lot 1636
Tomica No.30 Mitsubishi Colt Galant GTO and another but Miniature Series - conditions are generally Mint in Excellent to Near Mint boxes. (2)
Lot 1367
Corgi No.258 "The Saint's" P1800 - white body with red interior and figure driver, blue bonnet label, spun hubs - Near Mint beautiful example of a harder to find issue in a generally Excellent Plus blue and yellow carded picture box with collectors club folded leaflet - becoming harder to find in this condition - see photo.
Lot 1216
Dinky No.120 Jaguar Type E - light blue body, black detachable hood, cream interior, chrome spun hubs with black tyres - Near Mint still a beautiful example of a harder export issue colour to find in a Good yellow and red standard carded picture box - see photo.
Lot 1410
Corgi No.267 "Batman" - Batmobile - rare issue finished in matt black finish, blue tinted windows with "Batman & Robin" figures, red bat hubs, grey plastic aerial - Near Mint beautiful example, inner pictorial stand is Good Plus in a generally Good Plus to Excellent blue and yellow carded picture box (couple of small scuffs on edges) - still displays superbly with instruction pack containing folded instruction leaflet and some loose missiles only - see photo.
Lot 1473
Dinky No.30SM Export Issue Austin Military Covered Wagon - finished in drab olive green including tilt and ridged hubs, metal tow hook - Near Mint - superb example of a rare and hard to find issue.
Lot 1356
Corgi No.333 BMC Mini Cooper S "RAC Sun International Rally" - red including interior, white roof, spun hubs, racing number 21 - Excellent Plus still a superb example, comes with period plain white carded box with "Sun Corgi Mini" and "1000 Winners" to side - accompanied with facsimile style letter dated 1967 - see photo.
Lot 1409
Corgi No.270 "James Bond" Aston Martin DB5 - silver, red interior with "James Bond & Bandit" figures, tyre slashes - overall condition is Near Mint (apart from ejector seat is slightly stiff and roof panel does not quite close correctly) - still a nice bright example in a generally Excellent Plus harder to find blue and yellow slimline window box, comes with sealed secret instruction pack containing lapel badge, bandit figure, folded instruction sheet and unapplied numberplate decal sheet - see photo.
Lot 1529
Dinky No.435 Bedford TK Tipper - white cab, silver back, black chassis, blue interior, sides and plastic hubs - Near Mint still a nice beautiful example of a harder variation to find in a Good Plus yellow and red carded picture box.
Lot 1370
Corgi No.497 "The Man From UNCLE" - Thrushbuster - blue body, plastic lamps - spun hubs (rear variation) - Excellent Plus still a beautiful example of a very hard to find issue, inner pictorial stand is Excellent Plus complete with waverly ring, also comes with accompanied with correct inner packing piece in a generally Good Plus to Excellent blue and yellow carded picture box (does have some small stains to non picture side) - still displays well see photo.
* All prices include buyers commission.
Vectis holds monthly Specialist Toys Sale featuring Diecast. These can be viewed on our website www.vectis.co.uk
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