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| Some Well-Loved Old Lesneys | |
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| theRaceCase | Jan 4 2014, 04:10 PM Post #1 |
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I picked up this lot of great old models on eBay recently. You can see more/bigger photos and info on my blog. 1959 ERF Petrol Tanker ![]() 1961 Thames Trader Wreck Truck ![]() 1957 Trojan 1-Ton Van ![]() 1959 ERF 68G Truck ![]() 1961 Ford Anglia ![]() 1964 Scammell Mountaineer Snowplow ![]() 1961 Bedford Ton Tipper
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| Bill50 | Jan 4 2014, 04:37 PM Post #2 |
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I buy stuff like this all the time as you still can pick them up in UK at car boot sales for next to nothing mainly but of course you get your local id yacht who think they are rare,i find in that condition they make fabulous restoration projects and can easily be sold on to folk who are not so good with there hands.A decent dremel and some good quality tools plus an air brush can work wonders with items like in the pics. |
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| Mikey 1/64 | Jan 4 2014, 05:13 PM Post #3 |
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So that's why I never find old Lesneys at the car boots! I gotta start getting up earlier... |
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| cody6268 | Jan 4 2014, 07:23 PM Post #4 |
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I rarely find them at flea markets, too. I guess it's because many are worth way more than $0.50. In fact, I've only found one Regular Wheel model at my local flea market, the Dodge Crane Truck, which cost me $0.50. I have never, ever found a gray wheel one at a local flea market or antique store. I can't really justify spending $20 or more on a Regular Wheel, so that's why I go to the flea market. I don't often buy diecast at a local antique store, but when I do, I usually plan my purchases around the most playworn models the seller has, because they may be half or less than one in pretty good shape. Edited by cody6268, Jan 4 2014, 07:30 PM.
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| theRaceCase | Jan 4 2014, 07:43 PM Post #5 |
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This discussion reminds me of a blog post I wrote awhile back ... 'An Antique Store "Find"' on The Race Case |
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| pjedsel | Jan 4 2014, 11:50 PM Post #6 |
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There was an antique store I used to go to on occasion in downtown Fargo, ND that had a pretty nice diecast section. Like many such stores they were convinced all Hot Wheels were worth premium prices and Matchbox was not. I would find regular wheel issues from time to time - none ever over $5 or $6 in price and always in pretty good condition that would come home with me. |
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| christophe francois | Jan 5 2014, 02:14 AM Post #7 |
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Just found 2 today at a flea market in Singapore. The Refuse Truck: ![]() The Wheel Crane:
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| Stampede | Jan 5 2014, 03:14 AM Post #8 |
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Always great to see old Lesney's! I've got to starts hitting up flea markets to find these... |
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| theRaceCase | Jan 5 2014, 11:02 AM Post #9 |
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I grew up in Bismarck, though I haven't lived there since '84. Still have family in the area. Always good to meet a fellow North Dakotan. Stay warm, friend. |
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