Our very own volunteer Keith Dungan has given, on loan, his prized collection of model Fire Engines and some model cars including a Ferrari Testa Rossa and an E type Jaguar. The models are of European and American emergency vehicles made by Dinky, Corgi and Matchbox. Some are in mint condition, others have served their time in a playroom and show it! Scales vary from 1:72 to 1:43.
All of these models are now on show at the museum located on the first floor of Powerscourt House, Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow.
Future exhibitions by Keith will feature:
American cars/gas guzzlers
Public transport (buses & trams)
Cars of the 1950’s/1960’s/’1970’s
Military vehicles
Trade vehicles of the early/mid 20th century
Railway models (incl. the 00 gauge Hornby engines)
Sports cars of the 20th century/Jaguar/Lotus etc.
Minis/Beetles/Triumphs/Fords etc.
MG’s
Steam vehicles
Details of future exhibitions can be found on www.taraspalace.ie
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