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John Roberts
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It's likely that the non-labelled ones were produced for John Day..

It's likely that the non-labelled ones were produced for John Day..as Barry did make models for him. The arrangement didn't last due to payment disput...

6 years ago
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Auto Replicas. Early ones had no markings, later ones did. This was Barry Lester's first kit

Auto Replicas. Early ones had no markings, later ones did. This was Barry Lester's first kit

6 years ago
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It wasn't meant as an admonishment Bruce, merely an explanation.

It wasn't meant as an admonishment Bruce, merely an explanation.As there was obviously an element of supposition I decided to explain how the company ...

6 years ago
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I like both equally. Were they thought of as 'stodgy' in 1955 I wonder?

I like both equally. Were they thought of as 'stodgy' in 1955 I wonder?

6 years ago
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The size of the models is determined by the equipment used to make them.

The size of the models is determined by the equipment used to make them.This is a 'bastard scale' to put it politely and is the largest the existing e...

6 years ago
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Like them both but Vignale...just.

Like them both but Vignale...just.

6 years ago
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I'm not a Rolls fan Mike but this is nice.

I'm not a Rolls fan Mike but this is nice.

6 years ago
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As a Brit where our speed limits vary from 80 to 30, depending ..

As a Brit where our speed limits vary from 80 to 30, depending ..upon location - motorways down to built up areas. You can find a lot of new friends i...

6 years ago
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Packard for me. The Copper over Driftwood is the recolour for Brooklin's '54

Packard for me. The Copper over Driftwood is the recolour for Brooklin's '54

6 years ago
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Me too. I like the 67 but I'll be better after a good night's sleep

Me too. I like the 67 but I'll be better after a good night's sleep

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Well, I'd open the door, get in, turn the key, put it in gear and move away...

Well, I'd open the door, get in, turn the key, put it in gear and move away...that's what I usually do!

6 years ago
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You're obviously a braver man than me Frank!...

You're obviously a braver man than me Frank!...mind you, if Gareth Jones, the chap I was talking about, gave you a ride in his you may be persuaded! I...

6 years ago
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Of course, but the car was a works machine built to win races

Of course, but the car was a works machine built to win races

6 years ago
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It's a great mag Rick...for anyone into Veteran and Vintage..

It's a great mag Rick...for anyone into Veteran and Vintage..and also some 50s and 60s stuff. Recent articles have included Corvair, Amilcar, Vauxhall...

6 years ago
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I had an AK350 just like that!

I had an AK350 just like that!

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