D255
Dinky 255 Mersey Tunnel Police Van. Near mint/boxed. From The BST Collection.
Notes
With a vivid, all original red finish, this desirable Land-Rover model was made between 1955-61.
Gloss red finish (no sunfading) has a few little marks. ‘Mersey Tunnel’ lettering is crisp on both sides as are the ‘Police’ labels with a black background on the cab roof.
Bright base and well-shaped original tyres.
The box is brightly-coloured and complete.Plenty of end flap spring. Small edge tear and a light crease. Shopkeeper’s period price at an end flap (pen).
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