Single Owner Collection of Fine Tin Toys & Diecast Models

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04:22 16 Oct 18

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09:15 25 Oct 18

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06:33 03 Nov 18

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sam sungsate

07:12 15 Apr 19

10/10 for these guys. One of the best auction experiences I've had for a long time. Well staffed, good catalogue, and low buyers premium. As well as that, the auctioneer was very good and efficient, with no fuss and kept up a good pace (especially compared to some collector sale auctioneers I've seen recently!). I look forward to using these guys again.

Laurie Shine

03:41 02 Jan 24

I have been buying through Donnington's for a few years now. I am in WA, so everything needs to be sent here by courier or Aus Post and I have never received a damaged item due to the great work the team do in packaging. Great work.

Sue Jochheim

23:27 15 Aug 22

“Wow”, what an auction!Like many collectors, we have enjoyed putting our collection together over many years. So, when we decided to auction the collection off to pursue other interests, we knew we only had once chance to get it right.After a recommendation from a friend (thanks Tony), we approached Doningtons, and quickly felt comfortable to entrust our collection to them. They listened to us, and put together a campaign that communicated our story to other collectors.What a professional team they are, and through their attention to detail, ideas and hard work, we achieved a result far in excess of what we had hoped for.Cameron and Robbie led the team and steered all the marketing and final auction. They were always available to discuss progress, and very responsive to any input from us. We can’t thank them enough.A big thanks too to the rest of the team, especially to:• Elliot for his expert cataloging, and his editing and perfect choice of music for the videos• Lesley for the You Tube videos and photos of our collection taken whilst still displayed in our home, and• Stefan “the lens” for the photography for the catalogue.All of you contributed to the amazing result, and we have no hesitation in highly recommending Doningtons to others.Karl and Sue Jochheim

Lorraine Doel

05:03 13 May 21

When a loved one passes away and leaves a massive collection of books and car models kits and other auto memorabilia , the one left behind has the task of moving the collection on. Not knowing where to start I took the advice of a fellow enthusiast and engaged the expertise of Donington Auctions , Melbourne , what can I say , Robbie, Cam and their associated team members , did an absolute amazing job in presentation, photography , display and their co-ordination was out of this world. I can't thank them enough for what they did for me and my late husband's collection. It was a complete sell out. Being kept in the loop was paramount for the communication with regards to pricing etc. They did a superlative job, this thank you comes with the highest recommendation of these people to help and assist , thank you once again Robbie and Cam. Lorraine

Single Owner Collection of Fine Tin Toys & Diecast Models (#443) 09/07/2026 10:00 AM AEST - 22/07/2026 8:36 PM AEST Closed
First Lot Begins Closing 22/07/2026 6:00 PM AEST

ARNOLD CAR: A c1950s Arnold (US Zone Germany) Primal cable operated tin toy car, model No.2800, 25cm long

SCHUCO: A c1950s Schuco (US Zone Germany) model No.3000, telesteering tinplate car in original box, 10cm long

DINKY: A c1953 Dinky Toys (Meccano Ltd) Maudslay Marathon Horse Box horse transport vehicle, model No.581, in original box

DINKY TOYS: A c1955 Dinky Toys Packard Convertible (#132) in original box

TRI-ANG: A c1950s Tri-Ang Minic tinplate clockwork Ford Zephyr Six toy, 18cm long

CADILLAC: A c1950s TN Nomura (Japan) tinplate battery operated Cadillac hardtop, 21cm long

PRAMETA: A c1950s Prameta (British Zone Germany) clockwork diecast Mercedes-Benz 300, chrome plated, 14cm long

SCHUCO: A c1940s-1950s Schuco Examico tinplate wind-up BMW 328 (#4001), 14cm long

DINKY: A c1954 Dinky Toys Bedford Kodak van (#480)

MODERN TOYS: A c1950-60s Modern Toys (Japan) tinplate open top car with driver, 23cm long

MINISTER DELUXE: A c1950s Minister Deluxe, made by Amar (India) tinplate friction Pontiac Chieftain, 25cm long

FRICTION CAR: A c1950s Japanese made tinplate friction US style car, 20cm long

SSS: A c1950s-1960s SSS (Japan) tinplate friction New Cadillac, 16cm long

LOUIS MARX & CO: A c1950s Louis Marx & Company (USA) tinplate friction 777 Lamar Special 'Hot Rod' toy car, 28cm long

BANDAI TAXI: A c1960s Bandai (Japan) tinplate friction Hotel New York Taxi cab, 17.5cm long

BANDAI: A c1950s Bandai (Japan) tinplate friction Cadillac sedan, 28cm long

BANDAI: A c1950s Bandai (Japan) tinplate friction Cadillac sedan, 28cm long

SUZUKY & EDWARDS: A large c1950s Suzuky & Edwards (Japan) tinplate battery Ford Edsel Police Highway Patrol car toy, 33.5cm long

DAIYA: A c1960s Daiya (Japan) tinplate battery Astra rocket car, 32cm long

CRAGSTAN TOYS: A large c1950s Cragstan Toys (USA) tinplate friction Continental Super Special car toy with driver, 35cm long

YONEZAWA: A c1950s Yonezawa (Japan) tinplate friction Lincoln Sun Deck Convertible XL-500 toy, 18cm long

NEW TOY: A c1970s New Toy (China) tinplate friction Volkswagen Karmann Ghia toy, 25cm long

CRAGSTAN: A c1965 Cragstan (USA) tinplate battery Pontiac Firebird II concept car toy, 29cm long

NEW TOY: A c1970s New Toy (China) tinplate friction Volkswagen Karmann Ghia toy, 25cm long

HAJI TOYS: A c1960s Haji Toys Corporation (Japan) tinplate friction Citroen DS 19 (model #4836), 14cm long

TRI-ANG: A c1950s Tri-Ang Minic Toys (UK) tinplate London friction London Transport double decker bus, 18cm long

BANDAI: A Bandai (made in Korea) tinplate battery Volkswagen Beetle, 17cm long

SLOT CARS: Two slot cars, includes an Aston Martin and a Mercedes 300SL, both 14cm long

METTOY: A c1950s Mettoy (UK) tinplate wind-up mechanical fire engine (No.850), 19cm long, in original box

TESTORS: A Testors 1:32 scale 1934 Duesenberg Phaeton model kit in box

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Single Owner Collection of Fine Tin Toys & Diecast Models (#443) 09/07/2026 10:00 AM AEST - 22/07/2026 8:36 PM AEST Closed First Lot Begins Closing 22/07/2026 6:00 PM AEST

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Single Owner Collection of Fine Tin Toys & Diecast Models (#443) 09/07/2026 10:00 AM AEST - 22/07/2026 8:36 PM AEST Closed
First Lot Begins Closing 22/07/2026 6:00 PM AEST