Dinky 40f / 154 / 175 - Hillman Minx Saloon
Model #1
As Bought:
Dinky 40f / 154 / 175 - Hillman Minx Saloon
Model #1
As Bought:
Looks like somebody has had a go at customising this one.
Restoring:
When stripped, the original colour was found to be light green.
Paint stripped off & a coat of Primer.
Finished: 
Finished in a turquoise blue and white roof. Afraid these photos don't do it justice. I have also put rivets in the base now.
Note to myself - must redo these photos!!
Model #2
As Bought:
I felt sorry for this battered little model.
Restored: 
Restored to the tan and green 2-tone livery .
Model #3
As Bought:
Very paint chipped and with distorted roof .
Restored: 
The roof was straightened and the model was resprayed in two tone blue and grey.
Model #4
As Bought:
In very poor condition, very badly chipped and missing all tyres .
Restored:
Restored in the lare 2 tone version of pink and blue.
Model #5
As Bought:
Poorly repainted in pale blue .
Restored:
Restored to original lime and cream livery.
Model #6
As Bought:
This model has been very badly damaged. The rear has been pushed in causing the side to buckle outwards in a big 'V' shape. The baseplate is also bent.
Restored:
The shell and baseplate were straightened out and the model repainted.
Model #7
As Bought: No Photo
This model has been very poorly repainted. The casting is also poor quality and very pitted.
Restored:.JPG)
Resprayed in blue .
