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Mini Van - Billy Smarts Circus
Catalogue information
LastDodo number
3966747
Area
Model cars
Title
Mini Van - Billy Smarts Circus
Brand
Manufacturer
Collection
Number
BC001
Car brand
Model
Variant
Type
Scale
Production year of the model car
Number produced
2000
First year of production original car
1959
Country of origin of the model
China
Barcode / EAN / UPC
Dimensions
80 mm
Details
1946 heralded the first ever Billy Smart's Circus which appeared at Southall Park and then toured alongside Smart's Funfair. It became incredibly successful with the post-war general public and featured regularly on TV. Televised Easter and Christmas Circus extravaganzas became a vital part of viewing. In 1956 Billy Smart appeared on the 'This is Your Life' programme. He was a man who led and lived the circus life to the full and was known for his larger-than-life presence, big fat cigar, Stetson hat and ebullient personality. He continued to bring his colourful circus to the masses throughout the 50's, 60's and into the 70's. At the height of its powers Billy Smart's Circus toured the whole of Britain, with a huge 6000 seater big top, an army of international circus artistes, and a 200 strong host of elephants, lions, horses, polar bears, camels, sea lions, and chimpanzees. Billy Smart died in showman's style having just led a parade through the streets of Ipswich.
Limited with certificate.
