French Dinky 553
French Dinky 553 "404" Peugeot. *1st type, Duck-Egg Blue-Green, bright red interior, smooth tyres*. Near mint plus/boxed. Scarce model from The Nelson Collection.
Notes
Delicate Duck Egg Blue-green finish on this Peugeot, with a bright deep red interior, gloss black base, steel concave wheels, smooth tyres*.
1st type with a rounded ‘O’ on the bonnet (later issues have a squared-off ‘O’ shape).
A little marking mostly at the side raised body line. Factory assembly mark at both sides at the point where the casting meets the baseplate. Minor misting to the side windows.
Picture box is bright and complete. Small corner edge ruffle and a light crease on a non-picture side.
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