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Henry Ford II, the eldest grandson of the founder, became President of Ford Motor Company in 1945 and CEO two years later. He retired as Chairman in 1980 and passed away in 1987. Affectionately known throughout the Ford empire as HFII or Hank the Deuce, he is widely credited with reviving the company’s post war fortunes. Henry Ford II was born in 1917, the eldest son of Edsel Ford and Eleanor Clay Ford. The family business was very much a part of his childhood and as a young man he learned the practical side of automotive development and production. When the United States entered World War II, he resigned from the company to join the Naval Reserve. His father Edsel’s health was poor, however, and when he passed away in May 1943, aged just 49, Henry II returned to the company to aid the war effort as Ford’s factories were among the USA’s biggest producers of military vehicles. Under HFII’s watch, Ford Motor Company became the second largest producer of motor vehicles in the world, and in 1956 was transformed from a family business into a successful, publicly owned corporation. He presided over an era that was spectacularly successful for the company during which it produced many profitable products such as the F-Series pickup, Mustang and Cortina. The advertising campaign, Ford Total Performance, gave rise to the Cosworth DFV engine which dominated F1 in the same way that Escorts went on to rule rallying. After being rebuffed in his attempts to buy Ferrari, he initiated the GT40 programme which gave Ford four successive Le Mans victories from 1966 to 1969. HFII enjoyed visiting the UK and in 1978 Ford’s global PR chief and fellow board member, Walter Hayes, who was a close friend and confidant, made a promise to provide him with something special to drive while he was in Britain. This resulted in the RS2000 modelled here, the first of four cars built specially for the man whose name was above the door. Although he retained a flat in London’s Eaton Square, Belgravia, these cars were based at Turville Grange, his 18th century mansion in Berkshire. While in service, each car was fastidiously maintained by Ford’s renowned UK Press Garage in Brentford, Middlesex.

If you’re a fan of one of the most famous heavy metal bands ever, then you need to add this die-cast bundle to your collection. It includes our unmistakable Supermarine Spitfire model, with a delightful ‘Aces High’ livery and our Heavy Metal Truck with a ‘Powerslave’ design. Enter the Iron Maiden Army! Save £20 off the RRP when you purchase this bundle.

Attention all Iron Maiden devotees and aviation aficionados! Engage in the ultimate dogfight with CORGI’s incredible 1:72 scale ‘Aces High’ Supermarine Spitfire MkII, paying tribute to the LP artwork of the legendary Iron Maiden song in die-cast metal! This isn't just any model—it combines the best of British engineering and metal madness. Released on October 22 1984, ‘Aces High’ is Iron Maiden’s eleventh single release and one of their most famous tracks. Written from the point of view of a British RAF pilot fighting during the Battle of Britain, the LP artwork depicts Eddie the Head locked in aerial combat in the cockpit of a Supermarine Spitfire. The song remains a highlight of any Maiden tour, with the Spitfire appearing live on stage with the band! Whether you're a die-hard Maiden fan or a plane enthusiast, this collectible is a must-have. Display it proudly and let the 'Aces High' spirit soar in your collection. Up the Irons!

If it were at all possible to give the attractive SEPECAT Jaguar even better looks than it already possessed, the two seat training variant of the aircraft is regarded by many enthusiasts as being one of the most aesthetically pleasing post war jets to see service with the Royal Air Force. Although the tandem student/instructor configuration of training Jaguars appeared to make this variant significantly longer than the more numerous single seat big cats, the aircraft was actually only 2ft 3.5 inches greater in length, even though their appearance was that of a much more slender and elegant aeroplane. SEPECAT Jaguar T.4 XX838 was built in 1975 to T.2A (trainer) standard and subsequently became one of only eleven airframes to receive further upgrade to the final T.4 training variant of the aircraft, remaining with the RAF until the Jaguar was finally withdrawn from service in late 2006. For this RAF 100 series release, she is presented wearing the colours of RAF No.16 (Reserve) Squadron, which acted as the Operational Conversion Unit for future Jaguar pilots, following its reformation at RAF Lossiemouth in 1991. With its heritage as one of the oldest Royal Air Force Squadrons, the units badge features two crossed keys, one gold and one black, which can be traced back to the formation of the unit at Saint-Omer in 1915 and the Squadron's proud army cooperation role. Providing vital aerial reconnaissance of enemy positions over the Western Front during the Great war, the two keys represent the Squadron's effectiveness at unlocking the enemy's secrets by day or by night, providing military planners with the very latest aerial battlefield information at a time when the aeroplane was fast becoming an essential tool of war. Although the Jaguar was originally envisaged as a supersonic jet trainer for the RAF, replacing their ageing Gnat and Hunter training fleets, the attractive cost sharing potential of an Anglo-French collaborative development programme would soon lead to additional requirements being placed on the resultant aircraft. What the project finally produced was a rugged and highly effective strike, close air support and tactical reconnaissance aircraft, which at its height, equipped six RAF squadrons and an OCU at bases in Britain and Germany and serving with distinction over a career spanning almost 33 years. R AF Coltishall in Norfolk became synonymous with Britain's Jaguar Force, welcoming the first aircraft in August 1974 and bidding farewell to the final RAF Squadrons in April 2006. The famous Squadron markings of Coltishall based No.16 (Reserve) Squadron received an interesting unofficial update during the 1960s, taking inspiration from a fictional literary amateur detective/lovable rogue Robin Hood type figure, brought to the TV screen by the extremely suave Roger Moore. With the unit originally forming at Saint-Omer, in the Pas-de-Calais region of France, the Squadron were always colloquially referred to as 'The Saints' and as Roger Moore's character 'Simon Templar' was also known as 'The Saint', the Squadron were keen to align themselves with this particularly stylish and quintessentially British TV phenomenon. The universal branding featured on The Saint TV programme was a stick man with a suitably positioned halo and the Squadron used a stylised version of this logo to adorn a number of their Jaguars over the years, to the delight of aviation enthusiasts and Airshow crowds all across the country. RAF No.16 Squadron's unofficial Saint motif would be painted in gold on a black background, representing the two coloured keys which feature on the Squadron badge, serving to further reaffirm the famous heritage of this former Royal Flying Corps unit.

The XJ12 modelled was a well known Jaguar Public Relations car that featured in the 1977 Series 2 V12 brochure where it was shown with a raffish roll-neck wearing owner in front of a hot air balloon. The brochure states, 'You have a taste for excitement in life. Yet with a subtlety and refinement you appreciate through experience. We believe we can offer you a car which comes closer to your lifestyle than you ever thought possible'. It goes on to proclaim it 'the pinnacle of luxury' and that is confirmed by contemporary car magazine group tests, which the XJ12 continued to win with ease, even when competing with cars of twice the price. The XJ series' unmatched refinement, superb ride and sophisticated road manners were the result of careful development work by unsung Jaguar design genius Bob Knight. When this was paired with the mellifluous V12 designed by former Coventry Climax man Wally Hassan, which is still one of the smoothest engines ever produced. The result was, without question, the best car in the world. The Series 2 was launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show on September 13th, 1973 and continued in production until 1979. It was a great sales success, with well over a 120,000 examples being produced and prevented Jaguar being drawn into the maelstrom of parent company British Leyland. It featured a more modern dashboard layout, improved air conditioning and revised styling. Engine: Jaguar V12 5.3-Litre 0-60 mph: 9.3 seconds Maximum speed: 122 mph Horsepower: 241hp Length: 4948 mm Wheelbase: 2763 mm

The majority of 4.2-litre Series 1 Jaguar XJ6s produced were fitted with an automatic gearbox, but the example modelled utilizes the rarer manual overdrive (MOD) gearbox and came off Jaguar's assembly line at Browns Lane, Coventry, on May 17th, 1972. The first listed owner was Jaguar's Personal Export Division. They registered the car in Coventry purely so it could be officially exported to the largest of the Canary Islands, Tenerife, where the British gentleman who had ordered it, Mr I. E. Lloyd, was then based. Mr Lloyd specified Sundym glass to make the car more comfortable in the warm climate and regularly drove it back to the UK for servicing. Mr Lloyd evidently enjoyed the car as he covered 50,000 miles in it and kept it until the late 1980s, by which time he'd moved to the Isle of Man. It was imported into the UK in 2016 and then purchased by well-known Jaguar collector, Mike Birtwistle, who was impressed by its rust-free condition and original red interior. Mike mechanically recommissioned it, had the sun-bleached paint resprayed and used it for several Jaguar Enthusiast Club events before selling it to a fellow JEC member, West Midlands-based motoring TV producer and journalist, John Lakey, in September 2017. John was delighted as he'd been looking for a 4.2-litre MOD Series 1 in these colours for years and regularly writes about the car in Classic Car Weekly.

The 4-speed manual overdrive XJ6 modelled was based at the Avon & Somerset Constabulary's Motorway Traffic base at Almondsbury, just off the motorway intersection of the M5 and M4 near Bristol. It was only used for motorway work, on both the M4 and M5, and carried the requisite equipment for dealing with incidents, including a medical kit, traffic cones and basic, but important items such as a broom for sweeping away broken glass. It carried the call sign Tango Whiskey 1 and was one of a number of Jaguar XJ6s operated in this role as their power and high-speed stability made them ideal although officers also appreciated the comfort their sophisticated suspension provided. Jaguars started being used by the UK police after the launch of the legendary XK engine in 1948, but it was the compact Jaguar 2.4 Saloon (retrospectively known as the Mk1), announced in late 1955, which was really adopted by the police. The much more powerful 3.4-litre version of the XK unit was fitted into the compact bodyshell in 1957, making it easily the fastest mass produced saloon of its era, and it was progressively modified, first into the Mk2 of 1959 then more radically the S-type of 1963. All served with distinction throughout the UK, especially on motorways, and the XJ6 Series 1 continued that tradition when launched in 1968, as did the 1973-1979 Series 2, including the 1975 example modelled here. Engine: 4235cc 6IL DOHC; Power: 170bhp@4500rpm; Torque: 231lb.ft@3500rpm; 0-60mph: 8.9 seconds; Maximum speed: 125mph; Unladen weight: 3808lbs.

Jaguar XJ6 Series 2 4.2-litre Strathclyde Police The Jaguar Mk2 3.8-litre brought unmatched power and performance to the compact saloon market in the early 1960s and became a firm favourite among the officers who drove them. Many forces remained loyal to Jaguar and adopted the groundbreaking 1968 XJ6 as a traffic car to patrol Britain’s then rapidly expanding motorway network. The example modelled was one of the last two XJ6s Series 2s purchased by Dunbartonshire Constabulary. It is, however, presented in the livery it wore after May 16th, 1975 when Strathclyde Police was created by amalgamating eight forces into one unit matching the border of the then new Strathclyde Regional Council

From late summer 1974, the Thames Valley Police (TVP) XJ6 modelled was based at TVP HQ, Kidlington, or 'Traffic South' as it was known. This was also where TVP serviced their vehicles. It was one of a number of 4.2-litre Jaguars, all fitted with a manual/overdrive gearbox, used by TVP 'Traffic' for motorway work. They were very popular with the officers who crewed them and many considered them to be the best motorway car that the force ever used; their speed and general performance were outstanding. This particular car had an experimental Dayglo orange vinyl sticker on the boot lid, which gradually faded with frequent washing and was not fitted to TVP's other Jaguars. At that time, the force's work was divided into three traffic areas: North Eastern, North Western and Southern. The traffic officers would work for two weeks on the motorway using the Jaguars and then two weeks on Divisional Traffic, which at this time was transitioning from using Rover P6 V8s to V6 Ford Granadas. All the Jaguars had their rear seats removed and a plywood floor fitted on which were stored 24 cones, a first aid kit, jack, crowbar, stretcher and other equipment. Red warning flares were stored on the back parcel shelf and signs in a rack in the boot. Any prisoners or other passes in the Jaguars had to sit on a wooden platform between the cones, without a seat belt. Engine: 4235cc 6IL DOHC Power: 170bhp@4500rpm Torque: 231lb.ft@3500rpm 0-60mph: 8.9 seconds Maximum speed: 125mph Unladen weight: 3808lbs. Jaguar and the leaper device are trademarks owned and licensed by Jaguar Land Rover Limited.

The XJ6 modelled was ordered on April 24th, 1976, from Jaguar distributor Richard A. Bellamy Ltd, The Jaguar Centre, Grimsby. The Bellamy family’s professional relationship with William Lyons’ S.S. company, which later became Jaguar, stretched back to the 1920s when S.S. was still based in Blackpool. The customer was lifelong Jaguar enthusiast David Fearnley, the Managing Director of Walter Walker & Sons Ltd, Highfield Mills, Ossett, Yorkshire, a textile firm involved in yarn spinning and twisting. He ordered several unusual extras, including a black vinyl roof, an electric sliding steel sunshine roof, cruise control, a ‘Biscuit’ leather interior and chrome swage lines along the length of the body with a thin gold pinstripe below. The car cost £6332.73, of which £479.70 was attributed to the extras, and it was delivered on July 12th, 1976. In 1982/83, David Fearnley served as the High Sheriff of West Yorkshire and thereafter he was a Deputy Lieutenant before becoming Vice Lord-Lieutenant in 1992. The office of High Sheriff was developed during the Anglo-Saxon period and is the oldest crown appointment in England. There are currently 55 High Sheriffs in England and Wales, each serving only a one-year term. He used the car in his official capacities to convey visiting members of the Royal family, including Prince Charles, Princess Anne and the Duke of Edinburgh, as well as other VIPs. During these events, the car was sometimes driven by a trained police driver.

James Bond isn’t just restricted to the use of beautiful cars in his adventures. This triple pack features the ‘Little Nellie’ autogyro from ‘You Only Live Twice’, the Lotus Esprit submarine from ‘The Spy Who Loved Me’, and the ‘Moonraker’ space shuttle as a showcase of the more unusual alternative modes of transport 007 has made use of to fulfil his missions.

While pursuing Scaramanga in 1974’s ‘The Man with the Golden Gun’, James Bond (Roger Moore) ‘appropriates’ this AMC Hornet from a Bangkok car showroom, going on to perform a stunning barrel-roll over a broken bridge.

Aston Martin shares a long association with the exploits of James Bond, and this new set of die-cast vehicles brings you a collection of 3 memorable Aston Martins used by 007. The Aston Martin DB5 from ‘Goldfinger’, the Aston Martin V12 Vanquish from ‘Die Another Day’, and the Aston Martin DBS from ‘Casino Royale’ combine as a triple pack of glamourous vehicles from across the film series.