[loosesalute]

Quiet on the Jouef front lately.
But George Kimber was at NERCS last night & gave me these two cars.
There was nothing wrong with them. Just needed a really good clean, new tyres & a good service.

(There`s another beautiful Hardtop Mercedes currently on it`s way. I`ll post a picture when it arrives.)

Cheers
Kev

1st type Ferrari 250 GTO- unpainted body.



UK issue (Champion Motor Racing) Lotus F1.

 

[Lloyd.L]

The wheels look nice on the Lotus Kev!

Regards, Lloyd

 

[loosesalute]

They are nice Lloyd.
All UK release cars had chromed wheels. The wheels fitted on this Lotus are the last type.
We`ve recently had a good conversation about Jouef wheels on Gentlemen Drivers!
Cheers
Kev

Would one of my GTOs be okay for your proxy?????

 

[Lloyd.L]

Not the GTO Kev, although some Ferraris did the Monte, but Jouef did several eligable cars. I dont know the whole list but certainly the Mini, R8, Porsche 904, Alpine A110 etc.

I see no reason why a Jouef should not have a go!

And you will be getting an Imp soon!

Regards, Lloyd

 

[beardy56]

Hi Kev,

Two nice looking cars as always.

Keith

 

[loosesalute]

Thanks for the kind words Keith.

Here`s the UK (Champion) issue Mercedes Hardtop I mentioned. In totally new & mint/boxed condition. She`s a real beauty.

Cheers
Kev



Next to another unused Mercedes.



Also got this lovely AA Emergency Telephone Box, cat.no.602. A part of the Corgi Kits Series, & made between 1961 & 1968. Someone has done a very good job of building it.



& the light blue RAC Emergency Telephone Box (1961-1968), cat.no.602. Notice the interior detail. All Corgi telephone boxes had opening doors & nice interior detailing.

 

[SplitRim]

Great Stuff Kev

looking forward to seeing the additions on my next trip up your way

Simon

 

[loosesalute]

Nice one Simon, I`ll have the Jaffas ready!
Cheers
Kev

 

[loosesalute]

A tampo printed Porsche GT, from 1967/68.
A rare car. The value of these cars is greatly diminished if there is any wear or rubbing to the printing.
This one is in beautiful order.
Cheers
Kev



Also received three 1960s Corgi diecasts to display on the layout. I love the look of the spun hubs on these old cars.

Two Minis. These have been restored to an exceptional standard.



Always wanted one of these. A silver Mercedes 300sl, in gorgeous condition.

 

[pace1970uk]

They all look very cool indeed Kev

 

[SplitRim]

That Merc really looks great, Is it paint or has the metal been polished.

I remember the "Wire-spoke" stickers that were intended for use with these smooth disc wheels .

Simon

 

[loosesalute]

Thanks Pace & Simon.
The Merc looks highly polished Simon. It looks even better under the spotlights, she adds a touch of class to the layout.
I remember those wheel stick-ons, you used to get them on the sports cars, they always fell off after a day!
Cheers
Kev

 

[beardy56]

Hi Kev,

All very nice as always. just one question Just how many arms and legs do you have

'cuase you must go through a lot with some of the cars you get

and doesn't the misses ever notice any missing

 

[loosesalute]

Good as gold our lass Keith!

The only time she`s ever really complained was earlier on this year when I bought a Scaley c70 Bugatti. I got into big trouble over that one!
Cheers
Kev

 

[loosesalute]

Here`s a beautiful Mercedes Hardtop 300 s.l.
More unusual because it has a type1 motor.
Cheers
Kev



& a couple more vintage Corgi diecasts to place on the layout.

Fiat 2100.



Renault Floride.

 

[beardy56]

Hi Kev,

Very nice ( as always) Hardtop and diecasts. Would love to get a couple of hardtops but as I am now funding the new track build and car purchases mostly from my ebay sales and I'm running out of things of any value to sell I thing it will be while before I can afford any. Did find some more diecast's when I was clearing the shed out, will post some photo's some along with a couple of new cars.

 

[Slot-Mod]

Hi there Kev.. Hope you are keeping well..
The Merc looks excellent, especially on the track..
Liking the diecasts as well, they add that extra touch to the track..

All the best.. Martin.

 

[loosesalute]

I`m okay Martin.
Thanks for the kind words.
Cheers
Kev

 

[loosesalute]

Here`s a lovely Renault 5 police car.
Make sure the model has the stickers still on , & that the light works.
Cheers
Kev

 

[beardy56]

H Kev,

very nice as always, that must be one of the last models they made 1980?
Is it a digital model as I know it came in a Z racing set as a block cars with all stickers as your model. It's also show as a separate car but with no stickers on it but again as ZR only.
Talking of lights do you have any of the models with working front lights??

Regards