These came from seven separate purchases and then some new decals from Steve Flowers. I got the rear tilt for the Land Rover on a complete dog of a red Land Rover, since sold on (purchase 1). Then I looked for a really nice red Land Rover to put it on (purchase 2). The trailer popped up when I was looking for any old 101 flatbed trailer, but if you look closely there are two different trailers in these pictures. I recently got a better one in a mixed lot, I bought it because it was with a pale blue trailer I wanted for the Milk Lorry Gift Set, (purchases 4&5). Next came the instructions which I got for surprisingly little money, less than a couple of quid (purchase 6). Next thing was the crate, they are as rare as hens teeth (purchase 7).
The models which made up the Chipperfields Circus Land Rover and cage Gift Set - GS19 were:
The cages were sold as kits so relied on a child to put them together and if trodden on would shatter, no wonder there are so few left. This one came without decals so I bought some new ones. I ordered two thinking two stickers, but two sets turned up. With a lot of misgiving I scraped the very worn originals of the Land-Rover tilt and stuck the new ones on. Now all I need is an elephant and they do turn up occasionally. You can buy them as aftermarket kits, but I'd really like the real thing if I can find one, however the prices do tend to get silly.
This group has been put together using models from my collection.
GS19 Was first released in 1962, it always had the second release Land-Rover (438), but early versions of the set have a tin tilt which is normally found on the old Series 1 Land-Rover without seats or suspension. The tin tilt was soon replaced by the usual plastic tilt. The early sets with the tin tilt are harder to find and worth more if you do find one. The set was deleted in 1968. They sold in large quantities but it is a popular model and values are good.
