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Ford Thames 400E Estate Car & Soapbox Derby Racers - By Jo Jucker


This Ford Thames 400E Estate Car (die-cast toy from Lesney) is shown in service of the Jungwacht. This Ford Thames was manufactured in 1957, featuring an astounding 52hp. The Jungwacht is an organization from the Catholic church, like the Boy Scouts. Also shown are the Soapbox Derby cars which the young people have made themselves. These Soapbox cars were made by Jo using different parts from the parts box. The trailer is from Rietze; figures are from Kibri, Merten, Noch and Preiser.

Posted December 19, 2016