Think small
19th February 1998, Page 27
19th February 1998
Page 27
Page 27, 19th February 1998
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s a fan of die-cast scale models the Hawk was
thrilled to learn of the opening of the Corgi
Miniature Motor Museum in Oxford. It will house hundreds of classic miniatures ranging from the 1950s to the present day. The fellow behind the museum's conception is John Farries, managing director of Automodels in Oxford's Golden Cross (pictured, left, with Corgi UK sales director Ccilin Summerbell). As well as the cars, lorries and buses on display, there will be prototype models used by Corgi in the development of new ranges. "A miniature motor museum for a city synonymous with car manufacture seemed a perfect fit,' says Farries. The lad's not wrong.