I've been receiving emails enquiring about the next availability of the Maestro. Here's a reply I've just sent to a customer in Italy...

Hello Antonio,

Thank you for the email.

The model has been a great success and sold out. The manufacturer will be making another batch, but they won't be ready for about 6 weeks, owing to his other production commitments.

I will list them back on the site when they next become available.

Kind regards,

Frank.

Regards to all,

Frank.

... of the ESVAL, LIMITED EDITON Super Snipes and Trident sports car.

If you've pre-ordered, don't worry! You'll have priority in dispatch.

If you haven't pre-ordered, you can buy a model now off the site, and I'll post it to you as soon as possible after they arrive - sometime this week. There is bound to be big interest in these models so sooner rather than later would be the advice.

Regards to all,

Frank.

Hello Frank,

I received my three models from you today (BRK 207P: 1960 CADILLAC S62 COUPE, PINK PEARL OVER OYSTER PEARL, 1928 CADILLAC 341 TOWN SEDAN, AL CAPONE'S ARMOURED CAR. LTD: 500, and 1928 CADILLAC 341A TOWN SEDAN. LTD: 500.) in perfect condition. Thank you very much!

K (Norway)

Hi Frank,

The Maestro arrived today and I'm very pleased with it.

I've collected "hand-builts" for some years but now it is relatively hard to find white metal models of British subjects, actually made in the UK.

This, excellent model ticks all the boxes and is good value, certainly compared to the price level of - - - - - - - - output these days.

More please,

Best regards

D

Hello Frank.

Just to say many thanks for the new Maestro model, which arrived safely today.

Excellent quality and attention to detail. Very impressed. 

Greatly looking forward to the Montego now. I would like to pre-order one as soon as they are available.

Regards,

R

Received this email this morning from a regular customer...

"Many Thanks again Frank, Just received the new Hastings No 2 Austin Maestro Model No 2 of 100 in Azure Blue this morning, What an impressive Model it is, backed by your usual Great Friendly Service, both I thoroughly recommend. G-----"

Many thanks to you all. Your comments (good or bad) are greatly appreciated.

Regards,

Frank.

The Hastings Classics HC02 Austin Maestro has just arrived into stock.

To buy straight away, visit the 'Hastings Classics' section on the site.

More photos will be added early next week.

Regards to all,

Frank.

... are these 100% unashamedly nostalgic models of classic commercials from our childhoods!

Be honest - who doesn't remember swigging 'Tizer - the Appetizer' orange-coloured pop, as a kid? Or the National Coal Board? Or the Milk Marketing Board?

This range of classic models are a joy - I've started collecting them myself, as my dad was a coalman!

Even if you don't collect commercials, I'm sure you'll be tempted by the odd one, or maybe two, to put on your mantlepiece.

These wonderfully nostalgic, budget-priced models can be seen now in the new category 'CLASSIC COMMERCIALS'

Start dropping the hint now to 'Father' Christmas!!

Regards to all,

Frank.

...Brooklins.

I've just bought a number of brand new, old stock Brooklin models from a fellow dealer. Check them out in the new category on the site.

Fantastic prices compared to the new price and some earlier models, now difficult to find.

Regards to all,

Frank.

... a stunning new model in a new category:

                                            TOP MARQUES COLLECTIBLES.

Click over now to see gorgeous pictures of a truly gorgeous British classic - the JAGUAR XJ220.

Just arrived into stock, this 1:18 SCALE model comes in a choice of black or metallic ruby red.

A stunning model and perfect for the JAGUAR enthusiast!

Regards to all,

Frank.