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06/02/2008 6:32 pm
Buccaneer models?
I have seen some Buccaneer models of Buicks and other US cars, late 1930's, for sale on eBay. Descriptions include made in England. I am not familiar with this line. Has anyone some knowledge to share?
06/02/2008 9:42 pm
David they are 'modern' copies of old 1930's ......
Dinky Toys. A Buccaneer is a type of pirate. And is a play on words 'Pirate' copy. I think that they were produced in the 1980's.
Hope this helps.
Cheers Chris
Autominologist residing in the Robin Hood County
Nottinghamshire England UK
06/02/2008 9:45 pm
BUCCANEER MODELS
BUCCANEER MODELS, WERE WHITE METAL COPIES OF OLD DINKIES ISSUED BY GRAND PRIX MODELS , BACK IN THE 70S.
06/02/2008 11:12 pm
Buccaneers
The Buccaneer models were fairly simple white metal casting, but were quite nicely done at a time when most white metal castings were about an inch thick.
07/02/2008 3:00 am
Edward, please don't use all caps, their usage is reserved for the management of this site...
07/02/2008 6:24 am
Thank you, gentlemen. Good information! I think I'll pass on the Buccaneers.
07/02/2008 7:27 am
Buccaneer Models
Buccaneer models were indeed copies of old Dinky's with perhaps a bit better paint and were cast in white-metal, not Zamac. But although they were sold by Grand Prix (among other shops) they were NOT made by GPM. I think the name "Bucanner" was chosen because there already a company with the name "Pirate Models" doing old Dinky busses and trucks-- sorry, lorries.
Wayne