D161
Dinky 161 Austin Somerset Saloon. Scarce red and yellow version. Very near mint/boxed. From a private collection of Dinky and Corgi models, mostly purchased during the early 1980's at U.K. auction houses.
Notes
Now here’s a rare and sought-after variation! This gleaming bright jewel of a car has a two-tone red and yellow finish. Issued between 1956-59. Wonderfully vivid lustre and a shining silver trim.
A desirable car in very close to mint condition. Just a few minor rubs/tiny marks.
Bright base and smooth-running original tyres.
The box is really clean, crisp. Correct two-colour spot at the end flaps. One of the small end flap has a repair. Minor scuff or two besides.
Notoriously difficult to get in good condition!
You may like
Dinky Toys 29F Observation Coach
Observation Coach by Dinky Toys, No. 29F. Cream with red flash and wheels. Very near mint/not boxed (from a shopkeeper's trade box). From The Youngwood Collection.
Dinky Toys 477 Parsley's Car
Parsley's Car (Morris Oxford Bull-nosed) by Dinky Toys, No. 477. Very near mint boxed. From The Youngwood Collection.
Dinky Toys 353 SHADO 2 Mobile
SHADO 2 Mobile by Dinky Toys, No. 353. GREEN PANELLED ROOF & ORANGE ROOF INTERIOR. WHITE interior, brown rollers. Black & yellow missile. Scarce issue. Very, very near mint/boxed. 1st issue in pictorial card box with PACKING SLEEVE. Starting bid £250. Please note that QDT apply 12.5% buyer's commission.


