I found this at the local flea markethttp://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee157/flh47/P9060028.jpg http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee157/flh47/P9060027.jpg

AWESOME find! :thumbsup:

It deserves to be posted in the "Vintage forum" too.

Almost looks like Mater from "CARS"!! :p

Possible inspiration?!?!? ;)

Love it!
You should also show it to the guys in the MB section.
That's a REAL early one with metal wheels, I think!

nice Dinky Bedford

That is a real beauty. It clearly demonstrates just how sophisticated a "simple" toy can be. Congratulations on a fine addition.

(Kinda neat how the proportions and color do suggest Mater. Maybe it's his pa.)

I have a little red tow truck with a yellow huck that looks just like that.

Awesome find! Mind telling how much she was?

It is a lesney made in England I got it for $1

it is a lesney made in England I got it for $1 according to my book it is a Bedford Wreck Truck valued at $60-$80

it is a lesney made in England I got it for $1 according to my book it is a Bedford Wreck Truck valued at $60-$80


you got a deal on an amazing piece of die-cast history!!! :woohoo:

it is a lesney made in England I got it for $1 according to my book it is a Bedford Wreck Truck valued at $60-$80

What alot of people don't realize is those values are for MINT condition WITH BOX.
The usual value for a "well loved" piece is just a few dollars which is why half of my
vintage Matchbox collection consists of cars of a similar condition ~ I love 'em
like that ~ covered in the charm of many paint chips! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

when I am ask what my collection is worth I say nothing because I am not going to sell it therefore the $ value is nothing but to me it is priceless

when I am ask what my collection is worth I say nothing because I am not going to sell it therefore the $ value is nothing but to me it is priceless

When people ask me what my collection is worth, I say "My diecast collection is worth a fraction of what I spent". In most cases this is true for so many diecast collectors. I don't care......the money that I spent was worth the fun! :thumbsup:

When people ask me what my collection is worth, I say it is worth what I wanted to pay for it! :woohoo:

my collection is worth all the smiles i get ( from myself) when i look at them,which to me is priceless.