FD32AB
French Dinky 32AB Panhard Articulated Lorry 'S.N.C.F.' Very near mint/boxed. *Scarce version with each first letter in blue-green and darker green background to map*. One of the choice items from the Heart of England collection!
Notes
What a fine Dinky model this is – and surely one of the nicest to come out of the French Dinky factory. This version was produced between 1954-59, before its re-numbering to FD575 in 1959. A beautiful and unused example with a sleek deep blue finish and painted ridged wheels. Perfect eye-catching logo and lettering on both sides. Do note that this scarce version has the first letter in each word in blue-green. Green background to the map is darker too. Shiniest metal parts (including the axle ends). Smooth supple original tyres, with spare stowed.
With minute examination, you will find a small (box) rub at a rear wheel arch and a couple of extremely faint of scratches on the tinplate tilt. Tiny mark low down on one side of the cab. Being extra fussy here!
Nice original lustre throughout makes this a superb dispaly piece. Obviously unused.
The box is complete, clean and vividly-coloured. Very minor wear including the tiniest start of an end flap tear.
A classic Dinky model which displays so well!
You may like

Dinky Toys 986 Mighty Antar Low Loader with Propeller
Mighty Antar Low Loader with Propeller by Dinky Toys, No.986. Early issue correct without window glazing & without 'Scimitar' label. Very near mint/boxed. With packing, card ring & Dinky Quality Control Tag. From The Reference Collection of fine Dinky.

Dinky Toys 958 Guy Warrior Snow Plough with Windows
Guy Warrior Snow Plough with Windows by Dinky Toys, No. 958. Near mint plus/boxed. Rarest issue with YELLOW PLASTIC WHEELS. From The Reference Collection of fine Dinky.

Dinky Toys 980 Coles Hydra Truck
Coles Hydra Truck by Dinky Toys, No. 980. Very near mint/boxed. With polystyrene packing wedge, packing sleeve. Box printed instructions. Scarce 2nd issue in ORANGE from The Berlin Collection.