D482
Dinky 482 Bedford 10cwt. Van "DINKY TOYS". Very near mint/boxed. From The HNC Collection.
Notes
Every Dinky collector should have a ‘Dinky Toys’ Van in the collection!
One of the most popular Dinky models issued between 1956-60. Original bright lemon and orange paint finish with lemon wheels.
Day-one lustre and close to perfect lettering on both sides.
Bright baseplate. Supple original smooth tyres run well.
Little casting flaw at one side edge and note that there is a factory retouch at both headlight rims. Couple of tiny marks to the paint finish.
The pictorial box is complete, clean and strongly-coloured. Crisp with a fresh feel. LIght crumple at one end.
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