Welcome to our web site. We supply precision hand crafted limited edition scale model cars made in pewter. All are 1:43 scale. All of our models are finished to extremely high standards.
We also stock a range of second hand models, which can be seen in the Special Offers section. These are to various scales, as shown in the description.
Our range includes both racing and road cars.
We apologise if you find the site loads slowly - this is caused by the number of photographs which we include. However we believe that this gives you a better idea of the quality of the models and with the additional articles which we have included a far more interesting site. We hope you agree!
Latest Model News
The most recent models to become available are:
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Alvis
12-70 Saloon - The car. |
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| Rolls-Royce Armoured Car 1920 Pattern | Alvis 12-70 Saloon | Hillman Minx Convertible |
Notes:
- The Mille Miglia version of the Healey Westland model is now available.
- The Alvis car seen on the UK TV programme Kingdom and driven by Peter Kingdom (played by Steven Fry) is an Alvis TE21 Drophead Open version in light metallic blue. This is available as a special version of the TF21 model.
- The Healey Elliott Record Breaker model has now been released. This is the Healey Elliott low light car which broke the speed record in 1946 by reaching 114 mph.
- The Healey Elliot racing version is now available. This car raced in the inaugural Goodwood race in 1948 (Racing No 1), Mille Miglia 1948 (Racing No 37), the Belgian 24 hour race at the Spa Francorchamps, and the Paris 12 Hours Race held at the famous Montlhery race circuit.
- The Alvis Speed 25 Charlesworth saloon is now available in two tone colours for the first time. Follow the link for photographs.
Still available:
- The Alvis Speed 20 Cross and Ellis Tourer 1934.
- Daimler Conquest - Available as Mk I and Mk II versions of the Daimler Conquest and MkI and MkII versions of the Daimler Conquest Century saloon.
- Invicta 'S' Type S90 'Simplon ' - Available now in black, blue or red.
- Healey Westland Roadster 1948
- The Invicta 4 1/2 Litre S Type Coupe by Salmons 1934.
- Le Mans versions of the Healey Elliott.
You can click on a picture or link to go immediately to the web page for that model.
All models are painted to a high quality finish and are highly detailed, with hand painted instrumented dashboards and weathered seats. Models are scaled at 1:43 (7mm to 1 foot). They are all made in the EEC and are limited editions.
Limited edition special offer models are often available. Many of these are rare models. Most of them are made in pewter, although occasionally white metal models appear in the special offers range. These models are also 1:43 scale. The special offers range also includes some second hand 1:24 Franklin Mint models. Where the models are second hand this is clearly stated in the model description.
Our company name comes from marque - meaning a brand name in the car industry - and art, which implies the artistry which goes into a top class car model (you only have to see the weathering effect which is given to hoods and seats in the Rolls-Royce models and the hand painted dashboards to give this real meaning).
We currently have scale models of cars in the following ranges:
- Alvis includes the full range of models of Alvis cars made by J & M Classics.
- British Sports Cars are mainly pre 1940 cars made by Autotorque, but also includes Jowett models made by J & M Classics.
- The Midget Range is for small British sports cars and includes MG models.
- The Rolls-Royce Series is for mainly pre 1940 cars with both British and American bodies.
- The Daimler Collection includes the full range of models of Daimler cars made by J & M Classics.
- The Healey Collection includes the full range of models of Healey cars made by J & M Classics.
- The Racing Collection This range covers those models of cars which took part in races or rallies, such as Le Mans, Monte Carlo, Mille Miglia, Goodwood etc. Note that racing models are also available in the Abingdon Classics section.
- Abingdon Classics This range is of MG models from the Abingdon Classics range.
- Special Offers includes a variety of models which do not fit into the other ranges and some second hand models (see model description).
Please select the model range from the navigation bar (above) to look for a particular model. Alternatively the Index to Models lists all models shown on this site, with links to the relevant page for full details.
In most model ranges there are a number of pages of models. This allows us to provide detailed photographs of the models, while retaining a reasonable page loading speed for those with dial up connections.
The Future Models page gives details of models which are likely to be released in the future. All new products will be announced on the News page and in our newsletter. You can register for our newsletter on the newsletter page.
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Contact Information
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The advantages and disadvantages of models made in pewter are:
- Pewter is stronger than white metal.
- Pewter is lighter.
- Pewter can be bent several times before breaking.
- White metal can have a high lead content whereas there is none in pewter.
- Although more expensive, pewter is easier to cast (especially thin or fine sections) and because it is lighter it is less prone to distortion.
- One of the main advantages is the ability where necessary to polish it to almost a chrome finish & this gives items like radiators a much more realistic look than plating.
- Because pewter is lighter and stronger it makes packing and delivery more successful - less breakages in transit.
As you can see from the above pewter has considerable advantages, both from the point of view of the manufacturer and the collector. - which is why we use it.