Charrington And Co. Ltd. 

 

CHARRINGTON AND CO. LTD.

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Fleur-De-Lys van

Chris King

Code 3 conversion using white-metal parts. Uses a Matchbox model as the basis for a replica of a NEWARK van. The real vans where made by the Fleur-De-Lys company, Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire and where built using Ford Transit components with a replica 'vintage' look bodywork added. The company is no longer in business.  

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Ford Model 'T' van

Lledo

 

Lledo catalogue number DG6. This version of the casting has the doors cast into it.  Produced in the UK. 
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Ford Model 'T' van

Lledo

 
Lledo catalogue number DG6. This version of the casting does not have the doors cast into it.  Produced in the UK. 
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AEC 508 cab-over & Thornycroft J-Type dropside truck set

Corgi

 
Gift set number 306 of 5000. Produced in the UK. 
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c1934 Ford Luton High Roof Van

Lledo

 

Issued in September 1999.  One of the last UK-produced models to come from Lledo prior to the closure of its Enfield plant.  Only acquired for this collection in August 2001 as the model was thought not to have been issued! Stewart DMV proved me wrong!

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AEC Mammoth artic. with flatbed trailer

Lledo Collectibles

 

One of the Brewing in Britain series of "00" scale models.  Certificated Limited Edition number 4759 of 8,500 distributed worldwide.  Acquired for collection - August 2002.  Includes a simulated cask load.

Unknown forward-control truck (Morris?)

Corgi Classics Limited (UK)

 

Part of the Vintage Cameo Collection - Corgi stock number 56632 - box dated 1999. Model made in China, and acquired for this collection - January 2003.

c1935 Chevrolet dropside truck with plastic 'tilt'

Oxford Die-Cast

 

Oxford Diecast number DR012. Certificated Limited Edition number 251 of 2,000 produced. Date of issue unknown. Acquired for the web collection, October 2006.