29 September 2022
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The collection featured approximately 1600 Lots and was made up of predominantly Dinky models from 1933 to early 70s
The Rob van der Hoort Collection was sold over three days at Vectis Auctions. The collection featured approximately 1600 Lots and was made up of predominantly Dinky models from 1933 to early 70s and included Gift Sets, Trade Packs and Accessories, plus many rare and unusual variations.
The anticipation of the well-known collector’s sale was enough to see prices rocket. Before the sale started there were a number of high bids already received, however these were pushed even further on the day of the sales by eager bidders, many from across Europe and America. Resulting in a fantastic final price achieved, and a nice surprise for the vendor, who had travelled to the auction room to see his collection laid out for the first time.
The three-day sale achieved a fantastic £350,000 (including Buyers premiums)
The vendor, Rob van der Hoort, said:
“The auction was a great experience for me. First of all, it is very nice to see all the interest in my collection and to follow the live bidding. I was really surprised about the result of many of my models. It was much better than I had expected. As I said before, collecting has given me a lot of fun in the past years. I feel privileged that my collection was so well received by bidders all over the world. The Vectis Team contributed a lot and I want to thank them all for their work and their support in having such a successful auction. It feels like my collection already has given the bidders what I would like. The fun and enjoyment that comes with collecting!”
Top auction lots included:
Lot 1058 Dinky Pre-War 28k (Type 1) Delivery Van "Marsh's Sausages" - "Marsh & Baxter" - green body, back and chassis (Dinky Toys Base), pale green washed wheels - overall condition is generally Good - still a bright example that displays well. Estimate: £800 - £1,000 Price Realised: £2,880
Lot 3144 Dinky 501 Foden 1st Cab Diesel 8-wheeled Wagon - very scarce US Export version with red cab and rear body, ridged hubs, black chassis and herringbone tyres, this version not fitted with a hook, small chip to corner of cab roof and rear body otherwise a Near Mint bright example which comes in a Good card box with red and white picture label and red colour spot to end of lid. Estimate: £800 - £1,200 Price Realised: £4,080
Lot 2063 Dinky 145 Singer Vogue Saloon, rare issue - finished in yellow body, red interior, silver trim, chrome spun hubs with treaded tyres. Excellent plus (couple of very minor marks on bumpers) still a beautiful example of a hard to find issue in a Good Plus yellow and red carded picture box. Estimate: £1,200 - £1,400 Price Realised: £3,240
Lot 2191 Dinky 182 Porsche 356a Coupe - cream body, light beige ridged hubs with treaded tyres, silver trim - Near Mint a beautiful example in a Good Plus yellow and red carded picture box with correct colour spot - see photo. Estimate: £80 - £110 Price Realised: £1,320
Lot 2392 Dinky 710 Promotional Issue Beechcraft S35 Bonanza - "Im Wickuler Pils" - green, white with "Gluck Mit Wickuler" rear ribbon - This hard to find issue is generally Good Plus to Excellent still a nice bright example in a Good yellow and red carded picture box with correct "Gluck Mit Wickuler" flash also comes with inner packing piece which is good. Estimate: £200 - £240 Price Realised: £1,080
Lot 2449 Dinky Gift Set rare (Canadian issue) "Simpsons Sports & Race Car Set" Exclusive issue containing 7 pieces (1) 113 MGB Sports Car, off white, red interior with plastic figure driver, silver trim, chrome spun hubs with treaded tyres; (2) 120 Jaguar Type E - red body, black hood and detachable cream tonneau, silver trim, chrome spun hubs with treaded tyres; (3) 114 Triumph Spitfire Sports Car - gold body, red interior with plastic figure driver, silver trim, chrome spun hubs with treaded tyres; (4) 237 Mercedes Racer - white body, red interior and plastic hubs with treaded tyres, yellow figure driver, silver trim, racing number 30 to sides and bonnet; (5) 238 Jaguar Type D Racing Car - turquoise, yellow figure driver and plastic hubs with treaded tyres, black front vent; (6) 242 Ferrari Racing Car - red including detachable plastic engine cover, racing number 36 and 243 BRM Racing Car - green body, yellow detachable engine cover, racing number 7, chrome spun hubs with treaded tyres - conditions appear to be generally Excellent Plus to Mint in generally Excellent to Near Mint yellow and red carded picture boxes - all are superb examples contained in a plain carded box with "Dinky Metal Sports & Race Car Set No.49N2269" to sides - see photo. Estimate: £1,300 - £1,600 Price Realised: £3,840