Dinky 158
Dinky 158 Riley Saloon. Cream with green wheels, treaded tyres version. Very near mint/boxed. Bright box! From The Berlin Collection.
Notes
Issued between 1954-55 with this numbering, this example has a fine cream paint finish with bright original silver detailing at the radiator and lights, green wheels.
Bright baseplate has a tow hook aperture and large print with 40A. Fine original treaded black tyres run well.
Mere pinpoint dot or two to the glossy paint finish. Under magnification, a factory retouch may be seen near the rear window. Little rough cast area low down on one side.
The box is strongly-coloured and crisp. Bright, fresh card. Plenty of spring in those end flaps. Correct colour spot. Barely any wear.
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