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Topic starter
06/11/2023 2:14 pm
This die-cast toy car was made in England by Kemlows and represents a Cadillac Fleetmaster Sedan.
First released in 1947 and only produced for a couple of years.
This was one of only two cars made by Kemlows the other being an armoured car based on a civilian car.
They then went onto make railway accessories for BJ Ward.
Autominologist residing in the Robin Hood County
Nottinghamshire England UK
06/11/2023 4:42 pm
Is it 1/43rd-ish? Never seen one in person!
06/11/2023 4:47 pm
Nice one, Chris ! Imagine the absolute delight a young car and car model kid felt when he got this one in 1947 !
Topic starter
06/11/2023 4:50 pm
Is it 1/43rd-ish? Never seen one in person!
Nearer 1:48th scale Karl @karl and goes well with the Dinky Toys cars from the same period.
Autominologist residing in the Robin Hood County
Nottinghamshire England UK
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Topic starter
06/11/2023 4:54 pm
Nice one, Chris ! Imagine the absolute delight a young car and car model kid felt when he got this one in 1947 !
Indeed Mike @mikedetorrice and at the rear you can just ascertain a ring as part of the casting.
This was so you could hook up to a caravan (camping trailer) also made by Kemlows for even more play time fun!
I have yet to see the Kemlows caravan in the wild but who knows someday I may be lucky.
Autominologist residing in the Robin Hood County
Nottinghamshire England UK
John Kuvakas reacted
06/11/2023 5:20 pm
I have yet to see the Kemlows caravan in the wild but who knows someday I may be lucky.
@randyrusk - a new holy grail? 😏
08/11/2023 2:13 pm
Seems very American Tootsie Toy like from the same era.
John F. Quilter
Eugene, Oregon USA
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