russbost
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| posted on 5/4/24 at 10:55 AM |
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Collection of 1/43 race cars
A couple of years ago my brother passed away - firstly please don't say "Sorry for your loss" - I really hate that meaningless American
phrase & it was a while back so the initial shock has worn off.
I inherited from him a large collection of mainly 1/43 race cars from manufacturers like Burago, MiniChamps, Hot Wheels etc. largely F1 & dating
from the 60's through to probably mid 2000 teens, there's also a few sports cars like Lola T70 & the Ford 3 litre prototype amongst
others, plus a few weird things like a Trabant for instance! I've not counted them but probably getting on for 80 or so models in all
I've been struggling to know what to do with them, I don't want them (I might keep a couple significant to me as mementos) & they are
nearly all mint & currently in boxes/mini display cases, but I don't think they have any significant value, maybe somewhere between £5/10
each, but would cost a fiver to post, I really can't be bothered to take individual pics & stick them on Ebay
If I sold them as a collection I'm guessing they'd probably make about 1/10 of that value
I'd give them to local charity shops, but have a strong suspicion that they wouldn't get bought by collectors but by Grannies for their
Grandchildren & then little Johnny would take the immaculate model from it's box, go "Vroom, Vroom" & within hours it would be
missing wings & wheels - I'm pretty sure that's not what he'd have wanted to happen to his precious collection & whilst
I'm confident he's not watching over me from beyond, I don't think that would be a sensible route to take
No idea if they would be of any interest to anyone on here, any suggestions for a sensible way to dispose of them to someone that would actually
appreciate them are welcome - Are there dealers who will buy a collection?
If anyone is looking for anything specific they want a model of, let me know, I may have it & would love it to go to someone that actually wants
it
TIA for any input
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Slimy38
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| posted on 5/4/24 at 11:34 AM |
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My nieces boyfriend works at a place called Hidden Gem antiques, they often sell vintage toys and games. You can see what they sell and how much they
sell for here;
https://www.hiddengemauctions.co.uk/
They don't go for a lot though. They're also nowhere near you in terms of location, so perhaps a look around for a local equivalent shop
might give you options?
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gremlin1234
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| posted on 5/4/24 at 12:24 PM |
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I think contacting grand prix models would be a good first step.
I don't know if they buy collections, but will be worth speaking with them
I believe Mark is still there, he also has a lot of kit car (mostly moss) connections. he undoubtedly knows of you / Furore cars.
https://www.grandprixmodels.com/
[Edited on 5/4/24 by gremlin1234]
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 5/4/24 at 03:56 PM |
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Lacy Scott & Knight auctioneers in Bury St Edmunds have toy & model auctions a couple of times per year - always massively popular with
buyers. Might be worth talking to them re possible value and date of next appropriate auction.
LS&K
I've sold a few things with them (including my 5" steam loco) and they've always played straight.
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sdh2903
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| posted on 5/4/24 at 09:34 PM |
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Have sent you a pm russ.
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russbost
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| posted on 6/4/24 at 09:52 AM |
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Thanks for the input, a few ideas to follow up there, if anyone has any more please do add!
I no longer run Furore Products or Furore Cars Ltd, but would still highly recommend them for Acewell dashes, projector headlights, dominator
headlights, indicators, mirrors etc, best prices in the UK! Take a look at http://www.furoreproducts.co.uk/ or find more parts on Ebay, user names
furoreltd & furoreproducts, discounts available for LCB users.
Don't forget Stainless Steel Braided brake hoses, made to your exact requirements in any of around 16 colours.
http://shop.ebay.co.uk/furoreproducts/m.html?_dmd=1&_ipg=50&_sop=12&_rdc=1
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Simon
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| posted on 6/4/24 at 12:12 PM |
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You'll be surprised at what people collect. Put them on ebayfor a min £10 + postage (use someone other than the p o. like evri.
Any that don't sell, bundle together a few and re-advertise
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russbost
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| posted on 6/4/24 at 02:21 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Simon
You'll be surprised at what people collect. Put them on ebayfor a min £10 + postage (use someone other than the p o. like evri.
Any that don't sell, bundle together a few and re-advertise
Yeah, I just don't know if I can be bothered with all the messing .............
I no longer run Furore Products or Furore Cars Ltd, but would still highly recommend them for Acewell dashes, projector headlights, dominator
headlights, indicators, mirrors etc, best prices in the UK! Take a look at http://www.furoreproducts.co.uk/ or find more parts on Ebay, user names
furoreltd & furoreproducts, discounts available for LCB users.
Don't forget Stainless Steel Braided brake hoses, made to your exact requirements in any of around 16 colours.
http://shop.ebay.co.uk/furoreproducts/m.html?_dmd=1&_ipg=50&_sop=12&_rdc=1
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 7/4/24 at 09:51 PM |
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At out local car museum in Alford, the cafe it has on the wall a large collection of diecast cars & tucks donated by the wife of a chap that
passed away. It's a lovely collection housed in glass cases all round the room that everyone now gets to enjoy which I'm sure he would have
appreciated.
Fame is when your old car is plastered all over the internet
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russbost
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| posted on 10/4/24 at 12:14 PM |
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Well, I've now catalogued them all so I will now try approaching some of the options suggested, in case anyone is even vaghuely interested
I'm listing them all below:-
Collection of 1:43 scale cars
Mini Champs
Williams FW16 Renault Nigel Mansell GP France 3 July 1994 Mint Boxed
Williams FW16 Renault D. Hill Mint Boxed
Dallara Mugen HondaF301 A. Davidson Runnerup British F3 Championship 2001 Mint Boxed
Ferrari 312 T4 G. Villeneuve Mint Boxed
Jordan Mugen Honda 198 D.Hill Mint Boxed
De Tomaso 505/39 Ford Frank Williams Racing Team Factory Roll Out Mint Boxed
Ferrari 412 T1 J.Alesi Mint Boxed
Vodaphone McLaren MrecedesMp4-22 L. Hamilton 2007 Mint Boxed
B A R Honda005 J. Button Mint Boxed
Benetton Renault Sport B201 J. Button Mint Boxed
Williams Renault FW 16 A.Senna Mint Boxed
Vodaphone McLaren Mercedes MP4-25 J. Button 2010 Mint Boxed
Vodaphone McLaren Mercedes MP4-25L.Hamilton 2010 Mint Boxed
Williams F1 BMW FW22 Jenson Button Mint Boxed
Ford P68 Alan Mann Racing Gardner/Attwood 1000km Nurburgring 1968 Mint Boxed
Ford Escort Mk1 TC GP Der Tourenwagen Nurburgring 1968 Gardner/Glemser
1 of 2016 Mint Boxed
Ford Escort Mk1Twin Cam Frank Gardner(Alan Mann Racing) 1968 BTCC Champ NO BOX BUT VGC
Burago
Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Hybrid Mint Boxed
Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Hybrid Mint, Box slightly out of shape
Ferrari F14T Kimi Raikonnen Mint, Box slightly out of shape
Ferrari 456GT Mint, Scruffy box, broken plastic
Ferrari 348 TB Mint, Box sound but plastic split
Ferrari F40 Mint, Box a little scruffy
Ferrari Testarossa Mint, Box sound but plastic split
Ferrari 512BB Mint, Box sound but plastic split
Burago Downforce 1/32
2011 Vodaphone McLaren Mercedes MP4 26 Lewis Hamilton Mint Boxed
Panini F1 Collection
Toleman TG184 1984 Ayrton Senna Mint Boxed
Ligier JS11 1978 Jacques Lafitte Mint Boxed
Martini Lotus 79 1979 Carlos Reutemann Mint Boxed
Mclaren Honda MP4-5B 1990 Ayrton Senna Mint Boxed
Lotus 78 Ford 1978 Mario Andretti Mint, Box Cracked
Onyx
Williams Renault FW 16 Australian GP Damon Hill Mint Boxed
Jordan Ford 191 Andrea de Chesaris Mint Boxed
Honda MP4/5 Ayrton Senna Mint Boxed
Ferrari F92 A Jean Alesi Mint Boxed
Williams Renault FW14 Nigel Mansell Mint Boxed
Newman Haas Lola Indycar 1993 Nigel Mansell Model Mint, but display base cracked/glued
Quartzo
Lotus 72 E R. Peterson Swedish GP 1975 Limited Edition,
Certificate states 1813 of 3000 Mint Boxed
Lotus 72 E J. Ickx Belgian GP 1975 Limited Edition,
Certificate states 1211 of 3000 Mint Boxed
Tyrell 003 Jackie Stewart Winner British GP 1971 Mint Boxed
Lotus 49 Jim Clark South Africa GP 1968 Winner Mint Boxed
Ferrari Official Licensed Product
Ferrari 250 GTO 1962 Mint Boxed
Ferrari 330 P4 Mint Boxed
Ferrari F126 C2 Mint Boxed
Brumm + Brumm Serie dOro
Ferrari 126 C2 GP San Marino 1982 Gilles Villeneuve Mint Boxed
Ferrari 312 F1 1968 (Serie Oro) Mint Boxed
Hot Wheels
Williams FW 23 Juan Pablo Montoya Mint Boxed
Ferrari F2004 Michael Scumacher Mint Boxed
La Storia J.Ickx Ferrari 312 B2 German Grand Prix Nurburgring 1972 Mint Boxed
Leyendas de la Formula Uno
Team Lotus 25 1963 Jim Clark Mint Boxed
Williams FW 27B Alan Jones Mint, damaged plastic on box
Del Prado
1967 Lola T70 Mk111 Mint Boxed
FORD GT Mk11 Mint Boxed
Blast Off
2006 Honda Racing F1 car RA 106 Chassis Limited Edition 2127/8000 Mint Boxed
Vitesse Trabant Der Trabi Model Mint, Box Damaged
Unknown, looks like MiniChamps but no ID
McLaren TAG Turbo MP4/2C 1986 Mint Boxed
Diapet 1/40 Mazda RX 7 Mint Boxed
Classico No scale given, larger than 1/43
Ferrari 1961 156M Mint Boxed
Brabham BT48 1981 Nelson Piquet Mint Boxed
BRM P153 1970 Pedro Rodriguez 1970 Belgian GP Mint Boxed
BRM P160B 1972 Jeam Pierre Beltoise 1972 Monaco GP Mint Boxed
Brawn GP01 2009 Jenson Button Mint Boxed
McLaren M23 Emerson Fittipaldi Spain GP 1974 Mint Boxed
Lotus 72D Emerson Fittipaldi German GP 1971 Mint Boxed
Grand Prix Legends of Formula 1
Lotus 49B 1968 Graham Hill Mint Boxed
Williams Renault FW14B 1992 Nigel Mansell Mint Boxed
Tyrell P34 6 Wheeler 1976 Jody Scgeckter Mint Boxed
March 711 1971 Ronnie Peterson Mint Boxed
I no longer run Furore Products or Furore Cars Ltd, but would still highly recommend them for Acewell dashes, projector headlights, dominator
headlights, indicators, mirrors etc, best prices in the UK! Take a look at http://www.furoreproducts.co.uk/ or find more parts on Ebay, user names
furoreltd & furoreproducts, discounts available for LCB users.
Don't forget Stainless Steel Braided brake hoses, made to your exact requirements in any of around 16 colours.
http://shop.ebay.co.uk/furoreproducts/m.html?_dmd=1&_ipg=50&_sop=12&_rdc=1
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russbost
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| posted on 31/5/24 at 10:31 AM |
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Thought I'd give an update in case it's of use to others
The auction suggestions were helpful & there's some other stuff that might go that way, but suggestions re Ebay kept cropping up & I had
another look at prices & noticed that a few dealers names cropped up regularly
Having now catalogued the collection as per above & taken some pics, I messaged a no. of them & several came back either with offers for the
whole lot (I'd actually removed about half a dozen of the more unusual/possibly more valuable, leaving 60 models in total) or suggestions of
likely value
Long story short, bid a couple of them off against one another & finished up with £380 from a dealer, providing I delivered them, he was about 5
miles off my route when going to our son's near Leeds the following week & the deal was done.
The cars left might easily make £150 or so, less some selling costs & nowhere near as much aggravation, so all in all a good result, I'll be
about £500 better off & happy to know that the models will go somewhere they'll be cherished & give pleasure to others 
Where there's a will there's a way!
I no longer run Furore Products or Furore Cars Ltd, but would still highly recommend them for Acewell dashes, projector headlights, dominator
headlights, indicators, mirrors etc, best prices in the UK! Take a look at http://www.furoreproducts.co.uk/ or find more parts on Ebay, user names
furoreltd & furoreproducts, discounts available for LCB users.
Don't forget Stainless Steel Braided brake hoses, made to your exact requirements in any of around 16 colours.
http://shop.ebay.co.uk/furoreproducts/m.html?_dmd=1&_ipg=50&_sop=12&_rdc=1
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