[Healeys] 1/8 Scale Healey Model -HTF Charles Mattews

[KENNETH FLEMNG]



Around 1998 , known Healey collector and renowned Healey toy collector , Charles Mattews  developed the only 1/8 scale Healey Model in recent times . 
These very rare models only produced once, have become very special to have . 
Plans were to make about 200 limited items being 50 BN1,50 BN2, 50 100M, and 50 100S reserved only for owners.  Less than the projected 200 were actually built and sold, according to Charles.Each model was numbered and recorded so history of each is kept in UK. 
In conversation with Charles, each model was hand built and like real Healeys have a history, as they could  be optioned with things like 72 spoke wheels , wood steering wheel, driving lamps , two tone paint, mirrors as well as other options and came with both standard windshield and a lay down windshield .
I am lucky enough to own one and my model like many of our real cars has a unique history from Charles. 
It was his show car and therefore had every option offered by his Healey Toy Factory having been shown at many shows . 
It had one repaint do to a scratch received at the annual toy show in UK. I only know personally of three other US owners 

Since these models are very rare, in limited numbers, and sold all over the world, curious if any listers are lucky model owners and if so could you contact me with the details of your model  with me either here or off list ?
It has been nearly 25 yrs since production so it should be interesting .  Molds have been destroyed so not likely to be produced again.
I will be glad to share findings with those who respond . 

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