French Dinky 523
French Dinky 523 Simca 1500. BRIGHT BLUE 'POCH' issue in rare POCH box. Near mint plus/boxed. With 3 pieces of luggage still in sealed packet. Rare to come to the market place. From The Continental Collection. QDT starting bid £850. Please note that QDT apply 12.5% buyer's commission.
Notes
Issued during 1968. This is one of the fabled ‘POCH’ French Dinky models assembled in Spain, finished in a distinctive bright mid-blue with a detailed red interior, white steering wheel, and the correct ‘PIRELLI’ tyres.
In near mint plus condition with just a few tiny marks. Original condition.
Shiny base.
The correct POCH box is bright and tear-free. Note the printed POCH lettering and details in Spanish at end flaps.
No serrated tag.
This example comes complete with the little unopened original bag containing the 3 pieces of luggage.
An exciting find – and very rare to come to the market place!
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