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43WM009 Oxford Diecast Mercedes Whitby Mondial Ice Cream Van Tonibell
Founded by Bryan Whitby in 1962, the company acquired the Morrison Industries Electrofreeze business in 1989, following which it became known as Whitby Morrison Mondial. With a purpose built factory in Cheshire, they are recognised as the world’s leading manufacturer of ice cream vans and have a worldwide following, operating in over 50 countries. Each of the company’s ice cream vans is a bespoke and a unique build. The company remains a family business and now operates under Managing Director Stuart Whitby with the support of his two sons Edward – Operations Manager – and Kristopher, Production Manager. The management team is further supported by their dynamic and highly skilled workforce.
The authentic 1:43 scale Oxford models feature the outstanding colour schemes of the original and become more decorative with each release, so the latest replica in the famous Tonibell livery certainly does not disappoint.
Against a basic bright pink and black body scheme, the all-over printing is a blaze of pastels, including the stylised Tonibell cow complete with its famous bell collar looking out from all sides. Notice too the addition of two ice cream cones fixed to the edge of the roof above the windscreen. The wealth of thirst-quenching offerings feature across the back window, from Slush Puppies to Pepsi, whilst the wide variety of ice creams covers the area round the serving hatch on the nearside of the van. The ice cream van is registered B18 YUM, which says it all!
