... Came in with the Crawford's biscuits van. I think I won't have any words to describe my feelings when I held this one in my hands, after a speed dating with a picture I 'd felt in love "at first sight". But when I received it, I couldn't believe my eyes, super bright color, free wheeling (which is in fact quiet rare for an almost eighty years old Dinky toy), decals on the top and ... Blue hubs !!! Yes you know how to make me sell my soul now.
As the Crawford's biscuit van, it comes from a #28/2 trade box (I'll write something about trade boxes soon), and had a "long life" from the early 1935 to late 1939. It's an impressive exemple in a really near mint condition, the mix of the colours is just splendid...
As the Crawford's biscuit van, it comes from a #28/2 trade box (I'll write something about trade boxes soon), and had a "long life" from the early 1935 to late 1939. It's an impressive exemple in a really near mint condition, the mix of the colours is just splendid...
Castrol was founded in 1899 by Charles "Cheers" Wakefield (hence the original name of the company "Wakefield Oil Company"). It was renamed Castrol in 1909, in reference to castor oil which was used to make these lubricants.
In 1966, Castrol was acquired by "British oil company Burmah", which was renamed Burmah-Castrol.
In 2000, Burmah-Castrol is acquired by BP Amoco plc (now BP plc) again.
Castrol lubricants continue to be present throughout the world and are, in many regions, the market leader
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