Dads cars

[SG500]

My Dad recently passed away so I've been spending rather a lot of time clearing out stuff from sheds, lofts etc. (no spare shells sorry :tinysmile_eyebrow_t).
I came across these today all neatly packed up in a box where they've been for the last 30 years. I remember being allowed to touch but not play with them as a kid.
They're all from the 1940's and 1950's I believe. All are Dinkey/Meccano.
I just thought you guys would enjoy the photos.

Dave.

 

[butterfly]

Dave, first of all I'm sure other members on here will join me in expressing deepest sympathy at the loss of your father.
My thoughts are with you upon hearing this sad news.

Many thanks for sharing the photos, the cars look fantastic, superb condition and I am sure you will treasure them for many years to come, as your dad has clearly done.

all the best, kindest regards
Kev

 

[spotter]

what a nice collection,

 

[SG500]

what a nice collection,

Thanks Kev and Alan. I can see how people get into collecting these things. I've not got any plans on collecting them. shells and butterfly bombs take up all the room but its good to see they're all made in Britain. Now we seem to struggle to make our own home grown cars apart from a few notable exceptions, Morgans of Malvern being one of them.
Dave.

 

[harley]

deepest sympathies on the passing of your father dave , what a great collection of vintage toys , i can see where you got the collecting bug from all the best mick

 

[Jolly Green]

Deepest condolences from our family to yours.
You are very lucky to have such a nice collection from your Dad.
Best Regards
John

 

[beihan62]

Hi Dave,Sorry to hear about the loss of your Father,a sad time indeed for you,I must say though he has left you a wonderful collection of very collectable diecasts,as a Dinky collector,(mainly military vehicles)I can see that they have been kept in super condition,he must have cherished them,wrap them up and keep them out of the daylight,(degrades tyres) cherish them as he did,I am sure they will give you the pleasure they gave your Dad,
Regards,
Don,

 

[SG500]

Hi Dave,Sorry to hear about the loss of your Father,a sad time indeed for you,I must say though he has left you a wonderful collection of very collectable diecasts,as a Dinky collector,(mainly military vehicles)I can see that they have been kept in super condition,he must have cherished them,wrap them up and keep them out of the daylight,(degrades tyres) cherish them as he did,I am sure they will give you the pleasure they gave your Dad,
Regards,
Don,

Thanks Don.
I've noticed some of the tyres have some surface white on them almost like mold but I don't think it its mold. Do you have any tips for cleaning it off?
Dave.

 

[beihan62]

Hi Dave,The tyres do go like that after many years,there are several options,you can get new tyres,they are still available (as are many spare parts)for just about all Dinky vehicles via ebay or Dinky club,you could wipe the tyres with a very weak mild solution of washing up liquid to clean them then when they are dry just damp a cloth with baby oil and wipe gently,store the vehicles out of any strong light as light and time degrades them plus the fact that over time the tyres develope flat spots from standing,if the tyres have not started to break up or crumble try the baby oil idea,only wipe enough to bring them back to the natural colour with no oil residue left on them,also if they are sound and just need cleaning,don't try to take them off the wheels if at all possible,this is when old tyres could break as the rubber will have lost its elasticity,I have heard of it being done with older type brake fluid(which is vegetable oil)but I have not tried that idea,Hope this helps,you have a fine collection there,
Regards,
Don,

 

[SG500]

Hi Dave,The tyres do go like that after many years,there are several options,you can get new tyres,they are still available (as are many spare parts)for just about all Dinky vehicles via ebay or Dinky club,you could wipe the tyres with a very weak mild solution of washing up liquid to clean them then when they are dry just damp a cloth with baby oil and wipe gently,store the vehicles out of any strong light as light and time degrades them plus the fact that over time the tyres develope flat spots from standing,if the tyres have not started to break up or crumble try the baby oil idea,only wipe enough to bring them back to the natural colour with no oil residue left on them,also if they are sound and just need cleaning,don't try to take them off the wheels if at all possible,this is when old tyres could break as the rubber will have lost its elasticity,I have heard of it being done with older type brake fluid(which is vegetable oil)but I have not tried that idea,Hope this helps,you have a fine collection there,
Regards,
Don,

Thanks Don, very helpful. It must have been more luck than judgement that all but a couple of them were stored on their sides, the 2 that weren't did end up with flat spots (30 years in a box in the loft).
Dave.

 

[beihan62]

Hi Dave,I forgot to add when you store them make sure there is no chance of condensation forming as this will bubble the paint on the steel base plates (where fitted)and rust the axles,
All the best,
Regards,
Don,