Bluebird & Speed Record Models

[5avvy]

Inspired by a recent visit to The National Motor Museum at Beaulieu, I would like to put together a collection of die cast speed record models. Does anyone have any recommendations for model makers and retailers please?

[Red Firecracker]

Lledo, in partnership with Kellogs, did a set of Land Speed Record cars, which actually aren't that bad. They're 1:60 (ish) scale and can normally be found on eBay. There was an initial set of four, namely the;

1935 Bluebird
Railton Mobil Special
Spirit of America
Thrust 2

later on they produced a thrust SSC as well.

That's the cheaper end of the market.

Have a look here;

http://www.lsrinmin.co.uk/

for more links and models.

[Eighteeteewhy]

Here's three of the Lledo models.

I also have a nice larger model of SSC, I'll did it out and get a pic up.

[Eric Mc]

I have those as well. They were part of a promotional deal by Kelloggs in the early 1990s.

[fatboy69]

Red Firecracker said:

Lledo, in partnership with Kellogs, did a set of Land Speed Record cars, which actually aren't that bad. They're 1:60 (ish) scale and can normally be found on eBay. There was an initial set of four, namely the;

1935 Bluebird
Railton Mobil Special
Spirit of America
Thrust 2

later on they produced a thrust SSC as well.

That's the cheaper end of the market.

Have a look here;

http://www.lsrinmin.co.uk/



I have these four mint & boxed - including the original parcel box that they were delivered in!!!

Not sure of their value - i might be persuaded to part with them as my model collection has to go asap.

for more links and models.

[Eighteeteewhy]

Here is the SSC model which is also by Lledo.

[Red Firecracker]

I think they did a couple then, as mine is black.

[5avvy]

Thanks chaps, lots to research there.

[slickmouse]

There's this

http://www.obzolete.com/collectable-toys/cars/corg...

I've used this site, very good

[alexis lambert]

I collect them in 1/43 scale, some of my collection

[Spydaman]

Eighteeteewhy said:

Here is the SSC model which is also by Lledo.

I've got one of those signed by Andy Green. It was a freebie as we made the refuelling pumps for the SSC project.