Dinky Toys France n°517 Renault 8 Diecast Restoration

[@steppoify]

Johan, it was a pleasure watching you restore this Dinky Toy. The casting was in very nice shape, and leant itself to a wonderful outcome. Flaws in the castings of lesser priced models frustrate smooth finished projects. This one was really good! Beautiful job! ❤❤ Best, Stephen

[@BelgianDiecastRestorations]

Thanks, Stephen! 🙂 Dinky's are always nice to work on.

[@frasermartin6728]

Sweet little model that, with what appeared to be a handy interior tub that would lend itself well to other models. I liked the chunkier tyres, too. Nice result!

[@BelgianDiecastRestorations]

Thanks, Martin! Yes, that interior comes nowhere near the interior of the R8. I guess they skimped on that because the car had no opening doors.

[@martindaredare]

Superb restoration Johan looks great in its new blue paint

[@BelgianDiecastRestorations]

Thanks, Martin! 🙂 Glad I could find a colour this close to the original in a rattle can.

[@Thomas-m1i3z]

Really came out great, Johan! The replacement parts look like they fit perfectly.

[@BelgianDiecastRestorations]

Thanks! 🙂Yes, it's almost like a lottery. Some replacement parts don't fit without any cutting or sanding, and some parts fit like a glove right away.

[@jesterger]

Greetings from Canada, Johan. You did a really nice restoration on the Renault 8. I first learned to drive a standard transmission in a 1970 Renault 10. They were well-built cars back then.

[@BelgianDiecastRestorations]

Thanks! 🙂As a matter of fact the R10 was our family car back in the late 70ies and 80ies. I remember that it came with an automatic gearbox and that my dad struggled a lot with the mechanical push-buttons, which was not very safe, so in the end he had a manual stick shift installed at the garage.

[@janbotha571]

Beautiful work Johan. Perfect. ☕😎💯🥐

[@BelgianDiecastRestorations]

Thanks, Jan! 🙂

[@jerrybailey5797]

That is a good restoration Johan , l really like these more unusual cars 👍

[@BelgianDiecastRestorations]

Thanks, Jerry! 🙂

[@Adriansmith805]

Beautiful restoration looks amazing well done 👍

[@BelgianDiecastRestorations]

Thanks, Adrian! 🙂

[@kjamison5951]

What a fantastic result! You have really captured the original look of this model, Johan!
The difference is the time and effort and passion in what you do. Stunning!
First like - I can’t believe I was here this early!

[@BelgianDiecastRestorations]

Thanks! 🙂

[@joeholloway1386]

Nice restoration, details and paint job 👌 👍

[@BelgianDiecastRestorations]

Thanks, Joe! 🙂

[@LaziLowcollectables]

Very nice job Johan ,beautiful R8,cheers Laz

[@BelgianDiecastRestorations]

Thanks, Laz! Much appreciated! 🙂

[@SoMoDiecast]

Beautiful restoration!

[@BelgianDiecastRestorations]

Thanks! 🙂

[@barryshackson4005]

Excellent job 🙂👍

[@BelgianDiecastRestorations]

Thanks, Barry! 🙂

[@Xxxxxx.5303]

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