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A collection of approximately twenty-eight die-cast model vehicles and aircraft arranged across three display shelves. The assortment includes commercial, public transport, and military subjects constructed from die-cast metal and plastic components. Notable items include a red and blue Blackpool coach on a black plinth and a commemorative Railcoach Brush – 1937 tram in a clear display case featuring graphics for Blackpool Pleasure Beach. A green tractor is presented in its original blue promotional window box reading Tetley Tea Bags. Several vehicles are held in original blister packaging, including a blue van marked ГАЗ-2705 ГАЗЕЛЬ, a red and yellow van marked АВАРИЙНАЯ ГАЗОВАЯ СЛУЖБА, and a white Lada saloon reading ДПС. Loose models feature a yellow delivery van marked Dairylea Cheese Spread Est. 1951, a blue school bus marked Osram Lamps, and a pink six-wheeled saloon. The lot is completed by four WWII fighter aircraft on black triangular stands with printed labels including North American P-51D Mustang and Hawker Hurricane Mk I. The aircraft are finished in camouflage and silver liveries with various national markings.
Condition report:
The collection is in overall good condition with some items remaining in original blister packaging or display cases (photo 1). The packaging and cases exhibit light shelf wear, surface dust, and minor creasing to the card backings (photo 2, 6). Loose models show varying degrees of minor paint loss and surface wear consistent with handling and display (photo 3, 5). Two of the aircraft models are currently mounted on mismatched display stands as visible in the group shot (photo 1).
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