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iny Toys of Hong Kong have released their 1/50 scale diecast model Mini Van in yellow AA Patrol Service livery [7], matching the vehicle on the cover of my dad’s old 1966/67 AA Members Handbook that I was given as a child, and still have. It is a cute model selling for £22.99, although I do wonder whether they needed to make all of the doors open, as it does make for rather large shut lines at this scale, if it is intended for model collectors rather than as a toy needing

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