Dinky 24V
French Dinky 24V Buick Roadmaster. Two tone blue 2nd type. Very, very near mint/boxed. With original Trade Carton & period Dinky Catalogue Scarce issue from The Phillips Collection. QDT starting bid £425. Please note that QDT apply 12.5% buyer's commission.
Price: £425.00
This item is no longer for sale, price for reference only.
Notes
Acknowledged in ‘The Great Book Of Dinky Toys’, this collector in the U.S. brings his 37 year collection to QDT. Included are some very rare items and a wealth of period literature and catalogues.
This is a scarce version of the handsome Buick model finished in deep sky blue with a midnight blue roof. This is a second issue example with shiny convex wheels and cross-hatching on the inside of the roof (1956-59). Well-shaped white tyres. Shiny baseplate.
Mere dot on the roof and tiny marking besides.
The box is complete with excellent strong colours and quite a crisp feel. Internal end flap tear and light age/handling wear.
Trade Carton is included – originally this carton would have held 6. Note the factory blue colour stamp on one end to denote colour of contents. Light wear including a couple of little tears.
Original period French Dinky ‘Pocket’ Catalogue from 1955. 16 pages including covers.
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