A rare collection of five vintage toy vans has sold at an auction for nearly £9,000. The Dinky Toys vans, which were made in 1934-1935, were discovered in a drawer by the original owner's son.

The Simply Dinky Auction at Vectis Auctions, Stockton, attracted global interest and raised £87,520 with its 'exceptional ...

The Dinky Toys 'Fun Ahoy' set went for £710, and a Space 1999 Eagle Freighter reached £490. Pre-war buses and coaches also fetched consistently high prices. (Image: Vectis Auctions) A highlight ...