Rollerman,
Were these also produced in 1964?

Often referred to as the "big Healey", the 3000 was a powerful sports car and is still popular for vintage racing to this day.


The MkII, launched in march 1961, at first inherited the grille and windscreen from the MkI, but the june 1962 design update BT7 MkII introduced the characteristic grille with vertical bars, as well as a wraparound windscreen. MkIII (october 1963) looked almost 100% identical to the predecessor, but had an even more powerful engine, as well as added luxury equipment. In mid 1965 the model got seperate front indicators.


Because MkII (post june '62) and III are so alike, both have been included here.


Please note that Vanguards have a whole bunch of models labeled as either "Austin Healey 3000 MkII" or "Austin Healey E 3000 MkII" (e.g. #VA 05101) - they do, however, all have the MkI grille and the MkI windscreen, in other words, they're early MkII and look different from the 1964 version, so have been omitted from this list.


Vitesse #015 (MkIII, Ice Blue/ivory or ice blue/black), 1/43 (semi-modern diecast)


Vitesse #171 (MkIII, white), 1/43 (semi-modern diecast)


Vitesse #172 (MkIII, cream/black or green), 1/43 (semi-modern diecast)


Vitesse #173 (MkIII, blue metallic), 1/43 (semi-modern diecast)


Vitesse #V22000 (MkIII, Black/Ivory), 1/43 (modern diecast)


Vitesse #V22002 (1962-65, Colorado Red/Black), 1/43 (modern diecast)


Vitesse #V22003 (1962-65, Ocean Blue/Ivory), 1/43 (modern diecast)


Vitesse #V22004 (1962-65, Tartan Red/ivory), 1/43 (modern diecast)


Vitesse #V22005 (1962-65, red/white), 1/43 (modern diecast)




Vitesse #V22007 (1962-65, white), 1/43 (modern diecast)


Vitesse #V22008 (1962-65, Farina Grey/Ivory), 1/43 (modern diecast)


Oxford #76AH3001 (post-june1965, ice blue/ivory), 1/76 (modern diecast)


Schuco Piccolo (MkIII, dark blue/ice blue), 1/90 (modern diecast)


Edison/EG (MkIII, 1964, blue/white), 1/43 (modern diecast)


Praline (MkIII, steel blue), 1/87 (modern ?)


Autosculpt (1963-65, pewter effect), 1/92 (modern aluminium/resin model)


Autosculpt (post-june 1965, pewter effect), 1/87 (modern aluminium/resin model)


Atlas #4656105 (1963-65, red/white), 1/43 (modern diecast)


Kyosho (post-june 1965, red), 1/18 (modern diecast)


Kyosho (1963-65, mint/white), 1/18 (modern diecast)


K&R Replicas #KR21 (MkII, kit or readymade), 1/43 (modern white metal)


K&R Replicas (MkIII pre or post-june 1965, kit), 1/24 (modern white metal kit)


Spark #S0817 (post-june 1965, Ice Blue/white), 1/43 (modern resin)


Ixo/Amer (MkIII, pale blue/white), 1/43 (modern diecast, partwork for Poland)


Norev #070011 (MkIII, Ice blue/white), 1/43 (modern diecast)


Danbury Mint (post-june 1965, pewter), 1/87 (modern pewter)


 


Going through the models out there, I've realized what a jungle it is. Several models are named incorrectly. The only safe thing to say is, that for a 1964 model, you should get one with vertical grille bars and wraparound windscreen, front turn indicators should be one on each side, if there's two, it's post 1965. Good luck!

A few problems again, the photo and one model got cropped


Vitesse #V22006 (1962-65, Leaf Green), 1/43 (modern diecast)



Photo shows a 1964-car

MiniMarque 43 #UK40B (maroon or black), 1/43 (modern white metal) ("LWB, 1952-68")
Oxford #APH002 (hearse, white), 1/43 (modern diecast)
Oxford #APH001 (hearse, black), 1/43 (modern diecast)
Oxford #AP006 (moondust silver), 1/43 (modern diecast)
Oxford #AP005 (maroon/old english white), 1/43 (modern diecast) "Late"
Oxford #AP004 (Black/Royal Claret), 1/43 (modern diecast)
Oxford #AP003 (Carlton Grey/Light Grey), 1/43 (modern diecast) "Late"
Oxford #AP002 (scarlet/gold trim), 1/43 (modern diecast) Austin A135 Princess II, 1950-53 "Mid"
Oxford #AP001 (black), 1/43 (modern diecast) Austin A135 Princess I, 1947-50 "Early"

yet another autocrop in the previous post, so here's a recap:

Yes, Rollerman is right... the big BMCs don't end with the Westminster - it was possible to go even higher! The original Princess was launched in 1947 as Austin A120 Princess I, it was followed by Austin A135 Princess II in 1950, and Austin A135 Princess III in 1953 - the three of them looked practically 100% identical. In 1956 a brand new body was ready and BMC decided to drop the 'Austin' from the name and turn Princess into a marque, so the new car was named Princess IV. Long wheelbase versions were introduced in 1952 as DS6 (saloon) and DM4 (limousine).

Costs and prices were continuallty on the rise, and by the late 50's they'd reached a level where there was almost no market left. As a consequence, it was decided to drop the short wheelbase version and leave only the lwb, thus in 1960 full production responsibilties were taken over by Vanden Plas, so the car now became Vanden Plas Princess 4 Litre. For a model, you'll probably find the MiniMarque 43 version the best choice, but Oxford's range offers some interesting alternatives - the castings are different, some longer than others, but you may find that some of the "late" castings suit your needs.

I will only just touch upon the other car mentioned by Rollerman, the Vanden Plas Princess 4-Litre R, as it wasn't announced until the fall of 1964, so strictly speaking it wasn't among the buyers' choices for 1964.


The car doesn't look anywhere near the other Princess 4-Litre with its very updated bodywork, derived from the Austin A110 Westminster. The 4-Litre R had the very unusual feature of a Rolls-Royce engine and slightly less than 7000 were produced between 1964 and 1968.


Unfortunately, if you want a model of this car, you seem to be out of luck, as I have been unable to find a single one. Rollerman may be able to help with definitive answers on this,

This tiny microcar was actually a Fiat 500 with a different body. Throughout its lifetime, technical improvements mirrored those on the Fiat. Several different bodystyles were available. Here's the Berlina (saloon)


Grani & Partners/DeAgostini #A-IT017 (white), 1/43 (modern diecast)


Edison #801021 (red or white), 1/43 (modern diecast)


Pinko #PI020 (pale green), 1/43 (modern resin)


Pinko #PI021 (white), 1/43 (modern resin)


Pinko #PI022 (red), 1/43 (modern resin)


ProgettoK #PK500 (white), 1/43 (modern diecast)


ProgettoK #PK501 (red), 1/43 (modern diecast)


ProgettoK #PK502 (green), 1/43 (modern diecast)


ProgettoK #PK503 (light blue), 1/43 (modern diecast)


ProgettoK #PK504 (dark grey/white), 1/43 (modern diecast)


ProgettoK #PK8020 (red/white), 1/43 (modern diecast)

Thanks Teebodk, there is certainly a lack of models based on the Vanden Plas 4Ltr 'R'. One that comes to mind is the 'TAT/TELSALDA'.


As a 'TAT' model (TAT is on the baseplate), it is model number 730.


As a 'TELSALDA' model with a Boat on trailer, it is number 25021 in a very long 'TELSALDA' box!


Rollerman.

Excellent, this is exactly what I was hoping for with this thread: that members with expert/niche-knowledge on one or more cars mentioned, would share it here, so that later on the thread can be used for searches/answers if somebody wants to find a model from this year.


Oh, and I forgot to ask if you also have something to add about the other Vanden Plas. I found this car to be very confusing, to say the least: "Austin", "Princess", "Vanden Plas", DM4, DS6, SWB, LWB, MkI, II, III, IV, 4-Litre. Model makers seem to just grab a few of the descriptions and use on their boxes/material... MiniMarque 43, for example, simply claim their model to be a "LWB" from the years "1952-68". Oxford use the terms "early", "mid" or "late", "Vanden Plas" is rarely, if ever, used by anyone and so on.


I have a feeling I've overlooked some models that should have been on this list, but in the end I gave up, can you help?


Of course, the main focus is on the cars available in this thread's focus year, 1964, and I'm not even sure any models fit that description (including the ones I listed)

One other Vanden Plas Princess 'R' model in White metal from 'MILESTONE MINATURES' in 1/43rd scale on number GC66G, and Three cars on the ADO 16 body are the plastic 'TELSALDA' friction powered model from Hong Kong, a polythene based plastic kit by 'FROG' and a White metal model by 'CROSSWAY MODELS' naturally in 1/43rd scale.










'TELSALDA'







'FROG'


Sorry, I don't have pictures of the Milestone and Crossway models on this computer.


Rollerman.

The coupe version of the Bianchina is even smaller than the Berlina. The official name was Trasformabile (Convertible)... it had fixed a-, b-, c-pillars and roof frame front + sides, but a fabric roof and loose rear window. I don't know for how long this version was made - one list says it ended in 1962, but the car is still in my 1964 annual and I have also seen some talk about updates made in 1965, so...


There are quite a few models to choose between, and while most of them are quite accurate, some (like Scottoy) seem to have missed the main characteristic of this Trasformabile, the special folding roof.


Models include:


Fabbri (Auto Vintage Deluxe Collection) #3, (red/white), 1/24 (modern diecast partwork)


Fabbri (Quattroruote Series) #12, (white/red), 1/24 (modern diecast partwork)


Scottoy #SCOTT11 (blue or green or grey), 1/45 (modern diecast Mercury copy)


Scottoy (red/black or green/cream), 1/45 (modern diecast Mercury copy)


Scottoy #SCOTT11AB (red "La Marmitta Abarth"), 1/45 (modern diecast Mercury copy)


Scotttoy #SCOTT11VF (red "Vigili del Fuoco"), 1/45 (modern diecast Mercury copy)


ProgettoK #PK510 (red/black), 1/43 (modern diecast)


ProgettoK #PK511 (light blue/white), 1/43 (modern diecast)


ProgettoK #PK512 (ivory/red), 1/43 (modern diecast)


ProgettoK #PK513 (red), 1/43 (modern diecast)


ProgettoK #PK515 (blue/grey), 1/43 (modern diecast)


ProgettoK #PK516 (red/black), 1/43 (modern diecast)


ProgettoK #PK517 (light blue/blue), 1/43 (modern diecast)


ProgettoK #PK518 (Celeste blue), 1/43 (modern diecast)




ProgettoK #PK-PROM2006 (pink "Nürnberg 2006 Spielwarenmesse"), 1/43 (modern diecast, promo)


Kinder Surprise (yellow), 1/70 (modern plastic from kids' surprise chocolate eggs)


Mercury #6 (blue/grey or orange or grey/blue or red or mint), 1/45 (vintage diecast)


Pinko #PI001 (light blue/white), 1/43 (modern resin)


Pinko #PI002 (ivory/red), 1/43 (modern resin)


Pinko #PI003 (red), 1/43 (modern resin)


Pinko #PI004 (red/black), 1/43 (modern resin)


Pinko #PI005 (dark blue/grey), 1/43 (modern resin)


Pinko #PI006 (light blue), 1/43 (modern resin)


Politoys Plast, (ochre or turquoise), 1/77 (vintage plastic)


 

Last of the Bianchinas in the 1964-annual was the Panoramica, a (very) small estate. Once again there is quite a good selection of models, old and new:


Politoys #M505 (dark green metallic or blue metallic or grass metallic), 1/43 (vintage diecast)


Politoys Plast #POLPL077 (ivory or red), 1/41 (vintage plastic)


Politoys/McGregor Plast #POLPLMC077 (red), 1/41 (vintage plastic, Mexican Politoys copy)


Klaxon (red/black), 1/43 (modern resin kit/preassembled)


Mercury #11 (pale blue or light grey or mint or blue or red), 1/45 (vintage diecast)


Scotttoy #SCOTT11AG (yellow "Agip"), 1/45 (modern white metal Mercury copy)


Scottoy #SCOTT11PA (green or orange or light blue), 1/45 (modern white metal Mercury copy)


Pinko #PI071 (red or grey), 1/43 (modern resin)


 

The 1964 car annual only lists the standard S3 Saloon, but there were a couple of other versions available. I'll mention all versions below, just in case, and I'm sure Rollerman has lots of extra information about them. Remember when doing searches, that some write the name as S3, others use SIII/Siii instead, so make sure you try both.


 


Western Models #WMS49 (S3 Saloon Standard, blue metallic or maroon or sea green metallic or gunmetal), 1/43 (modern white metal)


Western Models #WRK49 (S3 Saloon Standard, white), 1/87 (modern white metal)


Lutrasaar (S3 Saloon Standard, black/gold), 1/87 (modern, unknown material)


Neo Models #87215 (S3 Continental Mulliner Park Ward DHC, grey metallic), 1/87 (modern resin)


Neo Models #87216 (S3 Continental Mulliner Park Ward DHC, ice blue metallic), 1/87 (modern resin)


Neo Models #87217 (S3 Continental Mulliner Park Ward DHC, dark green), 1/87 (modern resin)


Neo Models #87218 (S3 Continental Mulliner Park Ward DHC, beige metallic), 1/87 (modern resin)


Neo Models #18110 (S3 Continental Mulliner Park Ward FHC, silver/pewter), 1/18 (modern resin)


Neo Models #44163 (S3 Continental Mulliner Park Ward FHC, gold), 1/43 (modern resin)


Neo Models #44160 (S3 Continental Mulliner Park Ward FHC, pewter), 1/43 (modern resin)


Neo Models #44162 (S3 Continental Cabriolet Mulliner Park Ward DHC, dark green), 1/43 (modern resin)


Neo Models #44161 (S3 Continental Cabriolet Mulliner Park Ward, ice blue metallic), 1/43 (modern resin)


Neo Models #18105 (S3 Continental Cabriolet Mulliner Park Ward, blue metallic), 1/18 (modern resin)


Scottoy (S3 Saloon Standard, various colours) 1/43 (modern white metal)


Matrix #11705-012 (S3 Standard H.J. Mulliner DHC, silver), 1/43 (modern resin model)

Neo did a great job in my opinion, I saw a few cars in Houten and they were very, very good