TEXAS TOY MAN

Coca-Cola Ford Beverage Delivery Truck-Siku

 

 

 

Advertising collectibles are some of the most sought after items around, especially those associated with top market brands. Now while some find the older pieces more desirable, there are more current items out there – like this pictured Ford Coca-Cola Delivery Truck, #2918 – that are just as interesting due to its association with Coca-Cola.

Manufactured in West Germany by Siku ( Sieper Werke Gmb H) this model is a 1:55 scale model ‘die cast’ item. Siku Eurobuilt manufactured this truck to scale, accurately depicting the real truck in all of its specifications. This even included the blueprints and working details associated with the actual truck. Note: Siku is also registered as making toys in not only West Germany but also Great Britain and here in the United States.

The measurements of the original – life-sized – Coca-Cola delivery truck are as follows:

1. Overall length – 411.4′
2. Wheel base – 238.4′
3. Overall height – 132.0′
4. Overall width – 110.0′
5. Cab height – 107.7′
6. Track, front – 68.3′

On this diecast model, you’ll find that the truck panels open and it comes with its own hand truck and beverage cases (plastic). This classy model even has independent suspension! A lot of Coca-Cola collectibles are out there, however, you may find that this particular one is harder to find with Siku manufacturing some of the best diecast model toys for the collector.

NASCAR Hot Wheels Racing Select – 2001 Matt Kenseth Rookie of the Year

 

 

If you are a collector of NASCAR Hot Wheels, you may want to consider the Hot Wheels Racing ‘Select’ vehicles as a good place to start. These vehicles are very authentic models that show a lot of attention to details to the engines, chassis and interiors. One might say, these 2001 models (1:64 scale) are for the person that wants the best in MASCAR Hot Wheel collectibles.

 

Today’s car is the ‘Rookie of the Year, Matt Kenseth – 2001. It is a “NASCAR” model which has highly detailed diecast chassis, multi-piece engine and very realistic racing tires. Some of the other notable features are as follows:

 

DeWalt logo on top and sides

Yellow body, black top

“Rookie of the Year” sticker on blister package

No. ’17′ on top and sides

Sponsor ads on all sides

Goodyear Eagle Tires

Black racing wheels

Mirror stand for display

Driver signature on roof sides

Clear windshield

Opening/closing hood

Ford Taurus on the front

Ford logo on rear bumper

HotWheels.com on rear bumper

Package size is 5″ x 7″ (blister pack)

 

This car is one of several variations I found out there of this one car. For the diecast NACCAR (Hot Wheels) collector, there are unlimited opportunities to collect different variations of the cars based on:

 

Car manufacturer

Driver

Size

Color

Wheels

 

Collect one or collect them all !

 

 

Hot Wheels ’57 T-Bird “No Porthole”

This ’57 T-Bird was introduced to the market by Mattel in 1991. Interestingly, it was shipped simultaneously to two markets. First market was for the MacDonald’s promo; second market was the Mattel International Blister Pack . Both versions have the same features and one could not tell them apart once they were removed from the package. As such, they both have the same value.

The ’57 T-Bird version pictured above has the following features:

• Turquoise in color
• Gray plastic base
• Blue interior
• Clear windshield
• Yellow, magenta and white stripes on the side
• No porthole
• Basic wheels (BW)
• Made in Malaysia
• Diecast body

 

This ’57 Ford Thunderbird was and still is one of the hottest Hot Wheels produced during the 1990′s. Not only did the average Hot Wheel collector find it appealing but also it was popular for collectors of Ford T-Birds.