Rare Austin Champ found and saved

[robin craig]

Well,

 

I have never seen one like this before, I have seen some later vehicles from Dinky and Corgi released in a gold colour but this is mounted and looking very spiffing.

 

I was in a local goodwill type store today and had to do a double take.

 

The toy has been cleverly modified with a nut secured underneath by some kind of weld or braze and a nice plaque made up and even the securing screw is gold. I am not sure if it is a plated finish or paint but I just can't bear to scratch at it to find out.

 

Not sure if I will keep it or pass it on to a Champ owner if anyone is interested.

 

Just could not bear to think that some little oik with no idea of what a Champ was would destroy it.

 

A very different version of No 674 Dink toy.

 

I hope no one read this thinking it was a life size vehicle . . ..

 

Robin

[GeePig]

What you need to do is to carefully rub down the paintwork to see if there are any signs of original markings...

[David Herbert]

Did the driver forget to get out when it was blinged ?

 

David

[Toner]

Someone spent a lot of time and effort moding that Champ. Good to know you've saved it from some 'little darling' or toy restorer.

[simondema]

"I hope no one read this thinking it was a life size vehicle . . .. "

 

I did....:blush:

[Enigma]

"I hope no one read this thinking it was a life size vehicle . . .. "

 

I did....:blush:

 

Me too...:-D