The Budgie Gift Set No.4 Consists of Crane, Refuse Truck, Ambulance and a Breakdown Truck.. Budgie in detail...

The Budgie Towing Tender and Breakdown Truck . available in blue & yellow finish. Budgie in detail...

The Cararama Mercedes Benz Recovery Truck . available in yellow finish at 1:43 scale. Cararama in detail...

The Corgi RAC gift set Only available through the RAC. This set consisted of a Ford Escort Van, A Ford Transit Breakdown Truck and a Range Rover. available in white finish. Corgi in detail...

The Corgi Breakdown truck and TR7 . available in white finish. Corgi in detail...

The Corgi Land Rover Breakdown Truck Based on Corgi No 406.Cost 5/- available in red finish at 1:46 scale. Corgi in detail...

The Corgi Land Rover Breakdown Truck .Cost 5/8 available in red finish at 1:46 scale. Corgi in detail...

The Corgi Land Rover Breakdown Truck Similar to No 438 Land Rover. Crane operated by rotating the spare wheel.Cost 5/11 available in red finish at 1:46 scale. Corgi in detail...

The Corgi Volkswagen Breakdown Truck The white version is from a Gift Set No.37.Cost 6/9 available in green, white, beige finish at 1:47 scale. Corgi in detail...

The Corgi Breakdown Truck . available in red finish. Corgi in detail...

The Corgi Turbine Breakdown Truck The Qualitoys Turbine Truck series by Corgi Toys.

In 1969 Corgi came out with this series specially for very young kids. These models – scale 1:50 – were very sturdy and simple.

They are a fantasy futuristic trucks with turbine engines, hence their name.

The cabs and chassis look the same for all of them, but besides the cabs, the chassis are all different at the rear axle area. Although seemingly simple in construction, they might not be so easy to disassemble.

Besides the usual rivets there are several crimp connections to attach the axles and front of the cab.

Seven models {exclude eventual trailer (seen by Q701 + Q707 + ??)} are listed: On the blister-boxes stand be reads the name ‘Qualitytoys’ and the type of the specific car along with ‘Made in Gr. Britain by the makers of Corgi Toys’ , and …… ‘safe, rust-proof, heavy die-cast, metal model with pneumatic tyres’.

Of course, all models were available in many varieties of colour combinations.

All in all, a very interesting range, not very collectable as of yet, but when you see them together, they are pretty neat, I think.

They just seem the forgotten child in the Corgi range, but worth another look.

Small boys are likeley to have enjoyed this unusual series of toys. . Corgi in detail...

The Corgi Ford Transit Breakdown Truck . available in red, white & red finish at 1:36 scale. Corgi in detail...

The Corgi Ford Transit Wrecker . available in white finish. Corgi in detail...

The Corgi Holmes Wrecker Vehicle Released in May 1967.Cost 25/- available in white & red finish at 1:48 scale. Corgi in detail...

The Corgi Berliet Wrecker Recovery Vehicle . available in red finish at 1:48 scale. Corgi in detail...

The Corgi Ford Transit Wrecker AA This model was also part of 60015 Road recovery set which also included a mini and 92415 AA gift set together with an AA Transit van. available in yellow finish. Corgi in detail...

The Corgi Junior Ford F350 Breakdown Truck Previously available as a Husky. available in blue finish. Corgi Junior in detail...

The Corgi Junior Land Rover Breakdown . available in red, purple finish. Corgi Junior in detail...

The Corgi Junior Land Rover Crash Service . available in blue finish. Corgi Junior in detail...

The Corgi Junior Ford Transit Breakdown Truck Made from 1963. available in white, yellow finish. Corgi Junior in detail...

The Corgi Junior Ford Holmes Wrecker Similar to Corgi Rockets No.933 available in red & yellow finish. Corgi Junior in detail...

The Corgi Junior Military Gift Set . available in olive drab finish. Corgi Junior in detail...

The Corgi Qualitoys Breakdown Truck .. Corgi Qualitoys in detail...

The Corgi Rocket Ford Holmes Wrecker . available in white & blue finish. Corgi Rocket in detail...

The Dinky Commer Break Down Lorry Launched September 1950 with a price of 5/6. Price raised to 5/7 in April 51 and 6/6 in February 52 then reduced to 5/9 in March 53 and 5/6 on 15 April 53, but in September 53 price went down to 4/11. Renumbered 430 March 54. "DINKY SERVICE" always white on 25x & black on 430. The aperture for crane handle was deleted 1957. Windows were added in 1961 and last produced in 1963.Cost 4/11 available in grey & blue, tan & green, tan & blue finish. Dinky in detail...

The Dinky Breakdown Truck Also available in a set consisting of chrysler airflow 30a, rolls royce 30b, daimler 30c, vauxhall 30d, breakdown car 30e ambulance 30f for 4/6.Cost 9d available in grey, red, yellow, green finish. Dinky in detail...

The Dinky Emergency Services Gift Set Produced 1963/4 this set consisted of Numbers 258, 263, 276 and 277 plus 9 figures. . Dinky in detail...

The Dinky Commer Break Down Lorry renumbered from No25x. Featured a crank operated hoist and supplied in a blue striped box. Renumbered 430 March 54. Marked "DINKY SERVICE" always white on 25x & black on 430. The aperture for crane handle was deleted 1957. Shown at 7/- on the February 1961 Dinky UK price list. Windows were added in 1961 and last produced in 1963. Late models were fitted with plastic hubs.Cost 5/11 available in biege/green, red/grey, blue/cream finish. Dinky in detail...

The Dinky Bedford TK Crash Truck In April 1964, the Meccano magazine announced a new Dinky Bedford TK Crash Truck, numbered 434. At about 43/4 inches, 122mm, long and in the white and green livery of The Rank Organisation`s Motorway Services Division, the magazine advertised the new model at a cost of 7/11. The model sat alongside the metallic red and white `Auto Service` version already available. Many of the components of this model were used by French Dinky in their Berliet GAK dépannage, 589 and 589A, the chassis being clearly identified by the model number and the words `Crash Truck`. Model 434 was withdrawn in 1971.

During 1959, Bedford ceased production of their popular `S` type and replaced the vehicle with the new Bedford TK. Bedford produced two versions of the TK model with either an inline 4 or 6 cylinder petrol or diesel engine. The (4x4) military version became known as the Bedford TM.

The Rank Organisation, with its famous Gongman logo, actually struck by percussionist the late James Blades, largely engaged in film distribution. Its motorway services division managed and operated numerous functions at service areas across Britain. Designed by architects T.P. Bennett and Sons, their iconic service area, situated at Forton, near Lancaster, distinguished itself with a Gerry Anderson, `Thunderbirds` style restaurant and viewing platform at the top of a hexagonal tower. Closed to the public in 1989, `Pennine Tower` became a grade 2 listed building in 2012.Cost 7/11 available in met red/white, white finish at 1:55 scale. Dinky in detail...

The Dinky Land Rover Breakdown Crane Some versions were marked Falck. available in red or red & white finish at 1:43 scale. Dinky in detail...

The Dinky Recovery tractor Length 5¼" released June 1957 available till 1966 fitted with windows from 1961 crank operated hook. Some have a driver and windows and late versions were fitted with the plastic wheel hubs. Based on the Scammell GS 6x6 Explorer built in Watford. Matchbox also produced a model of this Scammell.

Markings front and rear of the "Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers" [= blue + yellow + red]Cost 9/6 available in green finish. Dinky in detail...

The Dinky Land Rover Breakdown Crane A Dinky kit produced about 1974. . Dinky in detail...

The Dinky Atlas Commercial Vehicles .. Dinky Atlas in detail...

The Dinky Atlas Studebaker Breakdown Truck . available in red finish. Dinky Atlas in detail...

The Dinky Atlas Ford Breakdown Truck . available in red finish. Dinky Atlas in detail...

The Dinky Atlas Camionnette De Depannage Citroen . available in red finish. Dinky Atlas in detail...

The Dinky Atlas Bedford TK Crash Truck . available in white finish. Dinky Atlas in detail...

The Dinky Atlas Berliet GAK Dépannage . available in red, orange finish. Dinky Atlas in detail...

The Dinky Atlas Hotchkiss/Willys Jeep depannage . available in orange finish. Dinky Atlas in detail...

The Erie Tow Truck . available in green finish. Erie in detail...

The French Dinky Studebaker Breakdown Truck New in the 1949 French Dinky catalogue, red metal wheels and a lattice crane characterised the Studebaker depannage (breakdown truck). Costing 200fr, almost 4/-, and based on the Studebaker pick-up truck, rubber tyres replaced the metal wheels during 1950. The smooth sides of the pick-up provided the space for advertising 'Dinky Service'. A Ford depannage with crane (25 RF/1) replaced the Studebaker in April 1954.Cost 200fr available in red finish. French Dinky in detail...

The French Dinky Citroen U23 Wrecker Marked Dinky Service. Early versions had cast ridged hubs. Later versions had dished hubs and smaller tool box. available in red finish. French Dinky in detail...

The French Dinky Citroen U-23 breakdown Truck Renumbered from 35. available in red finish. French Dinky in detail...

The French Dinky Berliet GAK Dépannage Between 1965 and 1971, French dinky produced two recovery vehicles based on the Berliet GAK. When introduced, the Berliet GAK numbered 589, cost was Fr. 9.75 (new francs), about 14/-. The 122mm long truck relied upon the chassis of the British Bedford TK (434) and shared many of its parts. The Berliet GAK, however, was red throughout, with an antenna on some later versions, and flashing light on the cab roof and the white or yellow lettering, 'Dépannage', along each side panel. The earlier version, 589/1 has yellow lettering and 589/2, white. In reality, the Berliet GAK replaced the GBL model and weighed 8.5 tonnes. The truck had a 6-cylinder 4.73 litre Cummins engine, which produced 89 horsepower. The model truck was one of the first French Dinky trucks with plastic windows and then, suspension. The model was withdrawn in 1969.Cost 9.75 Fr available in red finish. French Dinky in detail...

The French Dinky Berliet GAK Dépannage The Berliet GAK dépannage, model 589A, the 'Highway troubleshooting' recovery vehicle appeared in the distinctive bright orange livery of the 'Direction Départementale de l' Equipement Autoroutes, part of the government's Ministry of Public works. Similar, but not identical to the standard dépannage, 122mm long model 589A, has an antenna and plastic flashing light on the cab roof. Some later versions had suspension, but all had plastic windows and 'Dépannage Autoroutes' along the side panels in black. The cost was fr.11 (new francs), about 15/9.Cost 11 Fr available in orange finish. French Dinky in detail...

The French Dinky Berliet 6x6 Army Wrecker Truck A re-issue of No.826. available in olive drab finish. French Dinky in detail...

The French Dinky Camion G.M.C. Militaire Depannage . available in Olive Drab finish. French Dinky in detail...

The French Dinky Berliet Wrecker Re-issued as No.806 in 1973. available in olive drab finish. French Dinky in detail...

The Husky Ford F350 Truck Ford F350. Later sold as a Corgi Junior. There were a number of variations with different wheels and colours. available in blue finish. Husky in detail...

The Impy Toyota 2000GT .. Impy in detail...

The Impy Ford Transit LWB Breakdown Truck . available in blue finish. Impy in detail...

The Lledo 1934 Mack Breakdown Truck

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The Lone Star Breakdown Truck . available in yellow, blue finish. Lone Star in detail...

The Lone Star Lone*Star . available in green finish. Lone Star in detail...

The Lone Star Ford Transit LWB Breakdown Truck . available in blue finish. Lone Star in detail...

The Lone Star Ford Wrecker Truck .. Lone Star in detail...

The Lone Star Tow Truck Lone Star TUF-TOTS Toys. available in green &yellow,blue & green, green& yellow finish at 1:118 scale. Lone Star in detail...

The Majorette . available in met. blue finish. Majorette in detail...

The Matchbox Wreck Truck The early 13A version had a slightly shorter body and measures 51mm long. The later version has the rear axle running through the jib casting. available in fawn finish. Matchbox in detail...

The Matchbox Wreck Truck The later 13B version had a slightly longer body and measures 54mm long. The later version has the rear axle running through the jib casting. available in fawn finish. Matchbox in detail...

The Matchbox Thames Trader Wreck Truck There are a large number of detailed variations of this model. with different wheels and jib castings. available in red finish. Matchbox in detail...

The Matchbox Dodge Wreck truck In the 1969 catalogue. Superfast wheels were introduced in 1969/70. The version with a green cab is very rare. available in yellow & green, green & yellow finish at 1:85 scale. Matchbox in detail...

The Matchbox Scammell Army Breakdown Truck . available in Olive Drab finish. Matchbox in detail...

The Matchbox Ford Heavy Wreck Truck Shown in the 1969 catalogue and marked Esso. This was a transition model also made with Superfast wheels.Cost 2/4 available in olive drab, red & white finish at 1:78 scale. Matchbox in detail...

The Matchbox King Size Peterbilt Police Recovery Truck . available in white finish. Matchbox King Size in detail...

The Matchbox King Size Scammell Heavy Wreck Truck .Cost £1.86 available in white, gold finish. Matchbox King Size in detail...

The Matchbox King Size Pick-Up Truck AA recovery vehicle available in yellow finish. Matchbox King Size in detail...

The Matchbox King Size Foden Breakdown Tractor . available in green finish. Matchbox King Size in detail...

The Matchbox King Size Recovery Vehicle Heavy Breakdown Truck available in red & white finish. Matchbox King Size in detail...

The Matchbox Superfast Dodge Wreck truck In the 1969 catalogue. This was a transitional model avaiable with both regular and Superfast wheels. A version with a green cab is very rare. available in yellow & green, green & yellow finish at 1:85 scale. Matchbox Superfast in detail...

The Matchbox Superfast Wreck Truck . available in yellow, met. blue finish. Matchbox Superfast in detail...

The Matchbox Superfast Wrecker . available in red, white finish. Matchbox Superfast in detail...

The Matchbox Superfast Ford Heavy Wreck Truck Shown in the 1969 catalogue and marked Esso. This was a transition model also made with Regular wheels. available in red & white, olive drab, blue, white finish at 1:78 scale. Matchbox Superfast in detail...

The Matchbox Superfast Toe Joe . available in white finish. Matchbox Superfast in detail...

The Siku Ford Breakdown Truck . available in blue & yellow finish. Siku in detail...

The Siku Mercedes Recovery Wagon . available in yellow finish at 1:60 scale. Siku in detail...

The Siku Wrecker / Heavy Tow Truck Model Fabricated b Siku under licence from Freightliner. available in met. dark red finish at 1:55 scale. Siku in detail...

The Solido Citroen C4F Depanneuse . available in yellow finish at 1:43 scale. Solido in detail...

The Spot-On Crash Service Land Rover New Zealand version available in orange finish at 1:42 scale. Spot-On in detail...

The Spot-On Land Rover LWB Breakdown Service . available in pink finish at 1:42 scale. Spot-On in detail...

The Tekno Breakdown Truck . available in red & black finish. Tekno in detail...

The Tekno Ford Recovery Truck Trailer Tekno-DK has also made a yellow version and for the Swedish marked a blue version with other markings. later Tekno-NL made a yellow version with the name of the Dutch road service (ANWB) on it. available in red finish at 1:50 scale. Tekno in detail...

The Toby Toys Breakdown Truck . available in blue finish. Toby Toys in detail...

The Tootsietoy Graham Wrecker . available in red, cream, yellow finish. Tootsietoy in detail...

The Tootsietoy Wrecking crane Models from 1939-1941 have white rubber wheels, models made after 1947 have black rubber wheels. available in green & silver & red, black & silver & red, black & copper & red. finish. Tootsietoy in detail...

The Vilmer Tow Truck Vilmer made several different versions of this truck: with or without opening doors, neutral livery, Falck and/or Falck-Zonen livery. Falck {= (private) former brake down (& Fire fighting) Compagny in Denmark, now the name is “Falck”} acquired ownership of their competitor Zonen in January 1963, so this version with both Falck and Falck-Zonen markings must be from around that period.

The original Volvo Titan, L395, was launched in 1950. It was followed by the L495 in 1959 - visually there was minimal difference between them. Vilmer never officially named the truck they based their model on, but knowing how they always strived to be up-to-date, it is rather safe to assume, that a 1963 model would be described as a Volvo L495 Titan.

The model is quite complex with an advanced underside (with intricate suspension), a movable (loose) crane boom just behind the cab, a fully working 'grille / tow spoon' at the rear, and on some models the 2 cabin doors opened. The headlights are clear plastic lenses, while the grille is made of black, semi-pliable plastic. available in red finish at 1:50 scale. Vilmer in detail...