D991
Dinky 991 AEC Tanker "SHELL CHEMICALS". Near mint plus/boxed. From The BST Collection.
Notes
Second issue made between 1955-58, this commercial truck has a bright red and yellow finish. Complete “SHELL CHEMICALS” lettering on both sides, and SHELL’ logo at the rear.
Chip at a wheel arch and a little area of rough casting at one edge of the cab head-on. Few tiny marks besides. Baseplate has a little marking.
The striped Supertoys box is bright and clean ,with no splits or repairs. ‘LF’ label in place. Small area of surface loss at a lid end.
Rusting at the staples.
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