February 2026 Diecast Automobile Auction - The James Moloney Collection Part 3

Live auction by Rail & Road Auctions

Starts Feb 19, 2026 5:00 PM EST

Part 3 of the acclaimed James Moloney Collection brings another strong Thursday-night offering of high-quality die-cast automotive models, with particular strength in limited-production and hand-built manufacturers. This session is anchored by several higher-estimated centerpiece lots that stand out for both rarity and execution. Highlights include premium examples from Motor City USA, Marty Martino Miniatures, and Victory Models, with standout lots such as the Motor City USA / American Models 1939 Ford Woody, Marty Martino’s 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air, and a matched pair of Victory Models 1942 DeSoto variants. Additional top lots include a highly detailed Mini Marque Duesenberg Model J, an Auburn Boattail Speedster in an elegant period colorway, and a Victory Models 1942 DeSoto sedan and coupe pairing that represents one of the strongest estimate groups in the sale. European and luxury marques are represented by finely executed models from Matrix Scale Models and Top Marques, including a 1957 Rolls-Royce sedan and a 1951 Mercedes-Benz 170. The auction also features an exceptional group of Mini Marque models, a manufacturer well known for museum-quality white-metal castings. Notable offerings include multiple Duesenberg variants, an Auburn Boattail Speedster, a 1954 Cadillac Eldorado, and a Studebaker GT Hawk, making this section particularly appealing to collectors focused on pre-war and early post-war American luxury automobiles. Additional highlights include pieces by Conquest Models, Design Studio, and Newbank Models, rounding out a diverse and well-balanced selection. This auction represents Part 3 of a multi-part offering from the James Moloney Collection, with additional material to follow in future sales.

Lots

#1 • Pair of Matchbox Models of Yesteryear - 1955 Holden FJ Van and 1927 Talbot Van (High bid $10.00)
#2 • Pair of Matchbox Models - 1934 International C Series and 1939 Reo (High bid $25.00)
#3 • Pair of Eligor Models - Citroen Traction Avant Cabriolet and Citroen Traction Avant Berline (Starting at $10.00)
#4 • Six New-Ray 1:32 Models - 1920s and 30s Chevrolet (High bid $25.00)
#5 • Madison Models Nr. 13 1956 Plymouth Belvedere (High bid $90.00)
#6 • Madison Models Nr. 20 1959 Pontiac Catalina (High bid $65.00)
#7 • Mini Auto Emporium / M.A.E. 1940 Cadillac Sixty Special (High bid $30.00)
#8 • Madison Models Nr. 14 1956 Buick Special (High bid $45.00)
#9 • Madison Models Nr. 12 1947 Oldsmobile 66 Special (High bid $150.00)
#10 • Mini Auto Emporium 1959 Cadillac Convertible (High bid $15.00)
#11 • Mini Marque 1959/60 Chevrolet Corvette (High bid $30.00)
#12 • Mini Marque 1953 Packard Caribbean (High bid $30.00)
#13 • USA Models 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air (High bid $45.00)
#14 • USA Models 1937 Ford Two-Door Sedan (High bid $80.00)
#15 • USA Models 1951 Ford Crestliner (High bid $70.00)
#16 • Mini Auto Emporium 1959 Cadillac Convertible (High bid $15.00)
#17 • USA Models 1937 Ford Two-Door Sedan (High bid $80.00)
#18 • Precision Miniatures 009 1948 Indy Novi (High bid $20.00)
#19 • USA Models 1941 Plymouth Coupe (High bid $90.00)
#20 • Frobly 1001 1930 Cord L 29 (High bid $15.00)
#21 • Conquest Models Nr. 8 1954 Pontiac Star Chief Convertible (High bid $140.00)
#22 • Pathfinder Models P.F.M. 16 1952 Austin Hereford (High bid $25.00)
#23 • Pathfinder Models P.F.M. 24 1957 Daimler Conquest (High bid $10.00)
#24 • A&S Modelmakers 1958 Ford Thunderbird (High bid $45.00)
#25 • Mini Auto Emporium 1940 Cadillac Sixty Special (High bid $20.00)
#26 • Mini Marque 1931 Bugatti Royale Berline De Voyage (Starting at $10.00)
#27 • USA Models 1937 Buick Special (High bid $140.00)
#28 • USA Models 1941 Plymouth Coupe (High bid $90.00)
#29 • Mini Marque 1946 Hudson Pickup (High bid $35.00)
#30 • Mini Marque 1959/60 Chevrolet Corvette (High bid $25.00)
#31 • Mini Marque 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (High bid $40.00)
#32 • Mini Marque 1953/54 Packard Caribbean (Starting at $10.00)
#33 • Mini Marque 1959/60 Chevrolet Corvette Hard Top (High bid $30.00)
#34 • Mini Marque 1935 Riley Imp (High bid $170.00)
#35 • Mini Marque 1946 Hudson Super Six (High bid $80.00)
#36 • Mini Marque MG TC Midget (High bid $25.00)
#37 • Mini Marque 1959/60 Chevrolet Corvette Open Top (High bid $35.00)
#38 • Mini Marque 1953 Packard Caribbean (High bid $15.00)
#39 • Mini Marque 1948 Riley RMB (High bid $25.00)
#40 • Mini Marque / Abingdon Classics 1958 MG Magnette Z (High bid $10.00)
#41 • Mini Marque 1953/54 Packard Caribbean (High bid $35.00)
#42 • Mini Marque 1936 Cord Westchester (High bid $15.00)
#43 • Six Dinky / Matchbox Models - '57 Chevrolet Bel Air, Buick Viceroy, 1965 MGB-GT (High bid $75.00)
#44 • Mini Marque 1948 Riley RMB (High bid $20.00)
#45 • Mini Marque 1957 Ford Ranch Wagon (High bid $90.00)
#46 • Mini Marque 1953/54 Packard Caribbean (High bid $30.00)
#47 • Mini Marque 1959/60 Chevrolet Corvette (High bid $30.00)
#48 • Mini Marque 1936 Packard 120B Business Coupe (High bid $55.00)
#49 • Mini Marque 1946 Hudson Super Six (High bid $25.00)
#50 • Mini Marque 1935 Cord 812 Phaeton Original Owner Tyrone Power (High bid $20.00)
#51 • Mini Marque 1959/60 Chevrolet Corvette (High bid $35.00)
#52 • Mini Marque 1957/58 Mercury Turnpike Cruiser (High bid $40.00)
#53 • Madison Models Nr. 4 1965 Pontiac Bonneville (High bid $170.00)
#54 • Victory Models 1941 Cadillac Series 62 (High bid $40.00)
#55 • Mini Marque 1937 Lasalle (High bid $160.00)
#56 • Madison Models Nr. 17 1950 Oldsmobile 98 Futuramic Convertible (High bid $70.00)
#57 • Eight Dinky Car Models - 1955 Ford Thunderbird, 1949 Ford V-8 Pilot, 1965 Triumph TR4A (High bid $65.00)
#58 • Durham Classics 1941 Chevrolet Deluxe Coupe (High bid $50.00)
#59 • Mini Marque 1946 Hudson Super Six (High bid $35.00)
#60 • Mini Marque 1936 Cord Westchester (High bid $40.00)
#61 • Durham Classics 1934 La Salle (High bid $60.00)
#62 • Victory Models 1941 Cadillac Sixty Special (High bid $50.00)
#63 • Durham Classics 1941 Ford (High bid $50.00)
#64 • Durham Classics 1938 Oldsmobile (High bid $70.00)
#65 • Victory Models 1941 Cadillac Series 62 (High bid $40.00)
#66 • Three Rextoys Car Models - 1935 Ford V8 and 1938 Cadillac V16 (High bid $15.00)
#67 • Victory Models La Familia 1938 Buick Coupe (High bid $40.00)
#68 • Five Nostalgic Miniatures Car Models - 1936 Cord 810-812 and 1934 La Salle (High bid $25.00)
#69 • Durham Classics 1941 Chevrolet Deluxe Coupe (High bid $40.00)
#70 • Six Collector's Classics '50s Car Models - Desoto, Mercury, Ford Sunliner (High bid $25.00)
#71 • Marque One Models 1949 Chrysler Town & Country (High bid $65.00)
#72 • Mini Auto Emporium / M.A.E. 1939 McLaughlin - Buick Royal Tour Car (High bid $20.00)
#73 • Mini Marque 1959/60 Chevrolet Corvette (High bid $25.00)
#74 • Five Vitesse Car Models - Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Fiat and Citroen (High bid $20.00)
#75 • Mini Marque 1936 Cord Westchester Built By Ian Burkinshaw (High bid $20.00)
#76 • Victory Models 1941 Cadillac Series 62 (High bid $25.00)
#77 • Durham Classics 1938 Oldsmobile (High bid $75.00)
#78 • Four Rextoys Car Models - 1935 Ford V8 and 1938 Cadillac V16 (High bid $25.00)
#79 • Conquest Models Nr. 13 1956 Plymouth Savoy (High bid $55.00)
#80 • Three Pewter Model Cars - 1958 Edsel Citation, 1934 La Salle, 1936 Cord (Starting at $10.00)
#81 • Mascot Models 1949 Chrysler Town & Country (High bid $20.00)
#82 • Five Collector's Classics '50s Car Models - Desoto, Mercury, Ford Sunliner (High bid $45.00)
#83 • Conquest Models 1954 Pontiac Star Chief (High bid $80.00)
#84 • The Sun Motor Co. No. 123 1952 Cadillac 75 (High bid $35.00)
#85 • Conquest Models Nr. 3 1955 Buick Super Hardtop (High bid $30.00)
#86 • Pair of The Goldvarg Collection '50s Car Models - Chrysler Imperial and Packard Woodie Wagon (High bid $35.00)
#87 • Conquest Models 1955 Buick Super Convertible (High bid $50.00)
#88 • Neo Scale Models 1949 Cadillac Series 62 Touring Sedan (High bid $30.00)
#89 • Conquest Models No. 26 1952 Buick Super (High bid $75.00)
#90 • Mini Marque 1936 Cord Westchester 50th Anniversary 1986 (High bid $10.00)
#91 • Neo Scale Models 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air (High bid $45.00)
#92 • Matrix Scale Models 1957 Rolls Royce 4-Door Saloon (High bid $30.00)
#93 • Six Collector's Classics '50s Car Models - Chevrolet, Mercury, Ford Sunliner, Packard (High bid $35.00)
#94 • Neo Scale Models 1948 Chevrolet Fleetline Aerosedan (High bid $45.00)
#95 • Five Road Signature 1950s Car Models - Cadillac Coupe De Ville, Chevrolet Bel Air, Studebaker (High bid $45.00)
#96 • Neo Scale Models 1933 Cadillac Fleetwood Allweather Phaeton (High bid $40.00)
#97 • Four Vitesse Car Models - Saurer-Diesel and Mack B (High bid $25.00)
#98 • Neo Scale Models 1940 LaSalle Series 50 Coupe (High bid $15.00)
#99 • Esval 1956 Chevrolet 210 Handyman 2 Door Wagon (High bid $45.00)
#100 • A&S Modelmakers 1958 Oldsmobile 98 (High bid $90.00)

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