D972
Dinky 972 20-Ton Lorry-Mounted "Coles" Crane. Excellent plus (needs re-stringing)/boxed. Scarce last issue with yellow plastic wheels in full pictorial end flap box.
Notes
More unusual later issue presented in the attractive full pictorial end flap box. Vivid yellow and orange finish, yellow plastic hubs, correct that this issue has one driver. With an operable winch and swivelling movements. A few little chips/marks, at some exposed edges etc. Complete and bright “COLES” paper label at the rear.
Couple of little nicks to the diagonal striped label around operable winch on one side, perfect on the other side. Sleek matt basepate, and bright metal parts generally.
Minute inspection reveals a couple of extra dabs of deep yellow paint at an exposed edge.
Would benefit from re-stringing.
The more unusual end flap pictorial box is bright and clean, complete with all end flaps. Often found with heavier damage, this example has a small puncture (which has pressed back into place on one non-picture side) and a little wear and tear at end flaps. An attractive colourful full pictorial scene box with strong colours throughout.
Small area of surface removal at an end flap where a price label has been carelessly removed (minor). A little handling wear besides.
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