I’ve moved into my new place for about 6 months now and only just discovered a loan store around a quiet corner. I guess it’s not to different to a pawn store. Anyway out the front window I spotted a cool collection of Matchbox Collectibles, mainly of various ambulances, in 1:43. I don’t know what they’re worth but for $25 a piece, I thought I would get one - the Citroen ‘H’ Van.
I had spotted a real life one in Tokyo a few months back and was quite intrigued by its peculiar shape. Anyway, back to the story, as I went inside the store, there were about 10 or so more of 1:43 Matchboxes and there was another Van, this time from a Models of Yesteryear series. I got to chatting with the owner and it turns out some guy pawned off his entire collection a few weeks back. He said he’s got about 100 more different cars in the back. He said he was happy for me to go back in a few days and go through them. Hopefully I find some nice goodies.
One man’s treasure is another man’s junk.
The one I spotted in Tokyo, as a food truck.