This Bentley was
the first car in the Yesteryear range. It depicts
the 1929 Le Mans team car. However, these cars
were not supercharged but this model clearly has
a 'blower' between its dumbirons!
Early models have
the folded down hood hand painted in grey. This
proved too expensive and so was left green in
later models. Models appear with either a silver,
gold or green radiator shell. The wheels should
be classified as strictly solid. However the
spokes are depicted by raised relief. As with
some other first series models the wheels were
attached to early models by crimping. This was
later changed to a riveted technique.
Most of the issues
can be found for approximately £50 to £80 in
mint boxed condition. There are no particularly
valuable variations although those with the grey
painted hood are quite rare and will cost a
little more.
This model can
change colour quite alarmingly if exposed to
strong sunlight. I have seen blue examples for
sale at swapmeets that are a clear result of
sunstroke!
I have two issue 4
models, one unboxed and chipped and purchased for
£5 whilst the other was bought as a replacement
for £20 and is unboxed but mint.
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