Dinky 501
Dinky 501 Foden Diesel 8-Wheel Wagon. Excellent plus/boxed. 1st type in deep blue & black, silver flash. Correct factory stamp at lid end. 1947-48. Scarce! From The Cumbrian Collection.
Notes
An early classic Foden model – and a difficult find in this deep blue finish with a black chassis and silver flash. An early issue, so correct without a tow hook or tank slits on the underside and correctly presented in the first buff box with a paper label.
20mph sign in place on a rear wheel arch. Well-shaped, original herringbone tyres.
Baseplate is generally bright.
The usual little rubs at the side raised details (tiny dots) and a few marks in the expected places (wheel arches, principally). There are a few small dabs of retouching on the cab roof edge and a couple besides.
The early buff card box has a vivid and complete paper label. A little wear only (no more than commensurate with age). Nice to see the factory ‘B’ stamp denoting colour of contents at a lid end. Period price nearby.
You may like

Dinky Toys 438 Ford D800 Tipper Truck
Ford D800 Tipper Truck by Dinky Toys, No. 438. Very near mint/boxed (bubble pack). Scarce all-orange issue. From The 25 Year Collection in California.

Dinky Toys 956 Berliet Turntable Fire Escape Lorry
Berliet Turntable Fire Escape Lorry by Dinky Toys, No. 956. Scarce Berliet cab issue with a black platform. Metallic red & black with factory painted non-metallic red jib support. Near mint plus/boxed. With Instruction Leaflet. From The 25 Year Collection in California.

Dinky Toys 430 Breakdown Lorry
Commer Breakdown Lorry by Dinky Toys, No. 430. Very near mint/boxed. LIGHT TAN & green issue, without windows. With U.S. EXPORT LABEL. From The 25 Year Collection in California. QDT starting bid £150. Please note that QDT apply 12.5% buyer's commission.