{"version":"1.0","provider_name":"Univers Autojaune","provider_url":"https:\/\/universautojaune.com\/en\/","title":"But by the way, how many do you have? - Univers Autojaune","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"aigy2ehlIY\"><a href=\"https:\/\/universautojaune.com\/en\/2026\/07\/26\/mais-au-fait-vous-en-avez-combien\/\">But by the way, how many do you have?<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/universautojaune.com\/en\/2026\/07\/26\/mais-au-fait-vous-en-avez-combien\/embed\/#?secret=aigy2ehlIY\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"&#8220;But by the way, how many do you have?&#8221; &#8212; Univers Autojaune\" data-secret=\"aigy2ehlIY\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script>\n\/*! 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They associated it with the idea of \u200b\u200ba long and arduous task. I must admit, for my part, that I take a certain pleasure in picking up the models and putting them back in their boxes. Inevitably, they would ask, \"So, how many do you actually have?\" It's a recurring question from many enthusiasts, and it's been like that since we started our collection. It makes me smile. For many collectors, the value of a collection is measured by the number of models it contains. It seems to me that this is a narrow view of collecting. Recently, I received photos of an Italian collector's collection. I couldn't help but smile with admiration: we weren't talking about quantity, barely three hundred models, but about quality. The person had amassed the best colors and variations from several Italian manufacturers. It wasn't everything, far from it, but only beautiful pieces, tastefully arranged. I made sure to congratulate him. But how could one possibly claim to have everything? First, you'd have to know everything that was produced, which is impossible. Besides, where do you draw the line when it comes to variations? Mr. Gougeon has pushed the boundaries with Dinky Toys France. He can easily quantify his collection. It's a way of collecting that I would call philatelic. He finds pleasure in trying to gather as many variations as possible within a limited framework, in this case, Dinky Toys France. For my part, I like the idea of \u200b\u200binfinity. As a child, at school, I remember being taken aback when the teacher explained to us, at the time of the space race, that we were just a grain of dust lost in the universe. I remember his amused but also reassuring tone. The guiding principle behind my collection of miniature cars is to trace the history of miniature car manufacturing from its origins, from industrial production through promotional models and handcrafted pieces. I do encounter limitations: financial, spatial, temporal\u2014like everyone else. This notion of infinite variety in production is evident in the models for sale this week. The selection has therefore delighted me. For example, we have an original and majestic Albion tanker truck from Jimson. This unique vehicle is designed for transporting bulk flour. Majestic, it is reproduced at approximately 1\/42 scale. I have a soft spot for this product, inspired by the one produced by Budgie, which is reproduced at approximately 1\/60 scale, hence its smaller size. I appreciate this type of toy, now rehabilitated among enthusiasts. Thirty years ago, few of us were particularly moved by this kind of product. Its vibrant livery is a definite plus. Let's stay within the British market with this beautiful Morris station wagon, made of vinyl and reproduced in 1\/24 scale by Tudor Rose. I like to occasionally venture off the beaten path and acquire a miniature reproduced at a larger or smaller scale than 1\/43. Thus, a beautiful 1\/24 or even 1\/87 scale model can be among my acquisitions. It's a matter of personal taste. This Morris is beautifully crafted, and I appreciate its unusual canary yellow color. Let's remain in Great Britain with this rare Caterpillar D9 from Spot On. What a magnificent piece! The machine, imposing in reality, is reproduced in 1\/42 scale. It's worth noting that a large number of construction vehicles are reproduced at scales ranging from 1\/50 to 1\/60. In a Spot On collection, this vehicle is a benchmark. It has always been rare. Let's stay with construction vehicles. This week we have a Dinky Toys Euclid truck that deserves some discussion. I've created nine variations of this truck, which, in English Dinky Toys, is our Berliet GLR tipper truck\u2026 it remained in the catalog for a very long time, and therefore saw many variations: glazing, crank type (with or without a thumb), wheel mounting (convex or reverse-mounted), wheel color (yellow, khaki green, or red), and finally, decoration. Towards the end of production, it even changed its name to Terex. The one offered here is from the very beginning. It lacks glazing and, more importantly, features black decoration on the front corner of the tipper. The logo would later evolve, and the colors red and white would appear. Finally, to place alongside the Caterpillar, we also have a Blaw Knox bulldozer produced in Liverpool by Dinky Toys. Collectors have long neglected this type of machine. I only realized this a long time ago. I realized, upon visiting it in Great Britain, that finding it in excellent condition, with"}