Recent Articles
The Cumbrian Collection
04/01/2017
A dedicated collector of Corgi and Dinky models brings his collection to QDT. A high quality collection of around 900 boxed models includes rare variations. Assembled over decades, this collection showcases the very best of both manufacturers. Many images in the article taken in situ by the owner.
A magnificent Corgi Collection!
22/08/2016
Marking Corgi’s 60th Anniversary, QDT embark on the sale of one of the highest quality collections we have ever handled. A large collection to be sold in two halves.
Here follow details of the first half ‘The Old School Collection’.
A dedicated Collector marks Corgi's 60th Anniversary
10/08/2016
Read more>Corgi 238 Jaguar - highlight from Corgi released in 1962
02/05/2016
Released during the September of a hugely successful year for Corgi (1962) – the innovative Corgi Jaguar model was issued in various colours for the next 5 years. We are indebted to a Corgi specialist who has prepared an absorbing account of this model and includes pictures of models showing colour variations from his own collection.
Read more>The DC Collection comes to QDT
23/02/2016
A rich and diverse Dinky and Corgi collection with the emphasis on rarity and variety – from short run promotional models, to two-tone cars, models for the South African market or unique examples that have come to light only recently.
An astonishing assemblage created in a relatively short time.
'Firsts for QDT' during 2015
04/01/2016
Reflections on 2015 – another great year at QDT – and the sight of new models that we have never handled before.
Read more>Dinky Commercials from The Reference Collection
26/10/2015
An ‘encyclopaedic’ approach to collecting Dinky – from a collector of many years standing who has assembled a truly astonishing array of Dinky models as he endeavoured to catalogue the variations of each model as it alters during its production life.
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