D982

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This is a transition issue model, renumbered from 582 to 982 during 1955. The transporter has a very attractive bright mid-blue finish throughout (usual finish is light blue), with fawn decks. 582 stamped on the trailer. “DINKY TOYS DELIVERY SERVICE” lettering in deep blue on both sides and back – all complete. No window glazing version.
Displays superbly with a high lustre throughout.

Complete with a fine black grille and bumper with both headlights present. There are a few little chips at exposed edges/high points on the trailer, and the usual marks around the hinged ramp which are practically unavoidable. 20 mph sign at the rear is incomplete. The original tyres run well. Minor base tarnishing. * A nice all original example – and a very eye-catching Dinky commercial*.
The transition box, however, is one of the most unusual box presentations for any Dinky commercial model. This is just the third we have offered for sale in some twenty+ years and we are sure that many collectors will be unfamiliar with this plain, deep blue, lift-off lid box with the Dinky label at one end.
The box has excellent strong colours with not even a hint of sunfading. Shiny staples. Paper label is complete and is vividly-coloured, too, although there is a light stain.
Light age wear generally and a small partial thickness surface tear at one side of the base (probably caused during storage). Small corner crumple on the lid.
An excellent and rare find.