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Transcontinental Express Bus

Domi7777 · 2023-12-01T14:24:58Z

I present to you my latest "favorite" acquisition, an old and unusual toy which does not lack charm... Here is the "Trans-Continental Express" panoramic bus produced by "Ok Toys": Made in Hong Kong at the early 60s, its ribbed stainless steal panels and portholes are both "Forward Look" and "Space Age", giving it an ultra modern and avant-garde look for the time. This one is in very good condition, except for the box i had to repair. It was also produced in Spain under the "Telsada" brand, visible on this catalog page... ...and in other colors: It appears in a widebody version in the "Stingray" TV series by Gerry Anderson, also creator of the "Thunderbirs" series; here in his journey to Scotland... The "machine" measures 42 centimeters in lenght (16,54 inches) and is approximately 1/40 scale. A Dinky Toys model ("Hong Kong" of course 😉 ) placed next to it gives a more precise idea of the scale: The former (young?) owner personalized his toy to remind us that it was riding for His Gracious Magesty... 😊 In a decor that - modestly - recalls that of the "Thunderbirds"... Waiting for travelers... To conclude...

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Topic starter 04/12/2023 6:26 am

@randyrusk

Whatever its state of conservation, this is a fairly rare model, especially in perfect condition...The chrome on the grill is often faded; i had to take mine back to bare metal to restore its shine.

I was looking for this toy for several months and found this one on Ebay Great Britain.

I think you have to look often on Ebay, otherwise the auction sites can reveal good surprises; you have to be patient! 😉

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Topic starter 04/12/2023 6:57 am

@john-quilter

I unfortunately did not find any documentation concerning the design of this model. I think that this bus is a special creation sold at the time by Sears only and which was used after on several occasions by the "Century 21" modelers as a versatile accessory from 1964 in the "Stingray" then "Thunderbirds" TV series.

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